Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical service: click here for more information. To join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
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Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on Zoom - starting September 8, please note the course will meet twice in September (8 & 29) and then resume weekly after the High Holy Days on October 20 Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
Weekly on Tuesday's, Starting October 21 at 10:30 AM on Zoom This year our weekly Tanach class will study the last and possibly strangest book of the Bible, the Book of Daniel. Written in the 2nd century BCE purporting to describe events hundreds of years earlier, the book has long been a source for both... Read More
1 event,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
4 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Body & Sculpt Fitness Class
Body & Sculpt Fitness Class
Join the ECE PA on Thursday mornings for a Body Sculpt Fitness Class led by Green Room parent, Emily Nahum. The class will be a total body sculpt class targeting each muscle group and elevating your heart rate. Leave feeling strong and ready to take on your day! Click here to register.
Hebrew Reading II
Hebrew Reading II
Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM at BZBI - January 22 through May 7 (Please note class will not take place on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For those who know the alef-bet who want to expand their vocabulary of prayerbook and Biblical Hebrew and learn some grammar. This class is a continuation of last... Read More
Hebrew Reading I
Hebrew Reading I
Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 PM at BZBI (materials provided) - January 22 through May 7 (please note that class will not meet on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For anyone who wants to learn the alef-bet and some basic prayerbook vocabulary—or those feeling rusty at reading Hebrew aloud. We will use the innovative text-booklet... Read More
1 event,
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical service: click here for more information. To join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
3 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Jewish Popular Songs: A Short Course
Jewish Popular Songs: A Short Course
From Over the Rainbow to The Sounds of Silence, what makes a pop song Jewish? We will explore some old favorites as well as some more recent songs and discuss lyrics and themes as well as listen to selections. Led by Nancy Leaderman, this class requires no background and will be a (hopefully!) fun, discussion-based experience. Come... Read More
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on Zoom - starting September 8, please note the course will meet twice in September (8 & 29) and then resume weekly after the High Holy Days on October 20 Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
Weekly on Tuesday's, Starting October 21 at 10:30 AM on Zoom This year our weekly Tanach class will study the last and possibly strangest book of the Bible, the Book of Daniel. Written in the 2nd century BCE purporting to describe events hundreds of years earlier, the book has long been a source for both... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
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Parenting Adult Children
Parenting Adult Children
Sisterhood happily presents this workshop, facilitated by BZBI member Jackie Greenberg, so that participants may gain a greater understanding of "biting your tongue"..."letting go"...and "being best friends" with your adult children. Snack n’ schmooze begins at 7:00 PM; workshop begins at 7:30 PM sharp, which will last an hour. Adult children are welcome to attend. There... Read More
4 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Body & Sculpt Fitness Class
Body & Sculpt Fitness Class
Join the ECE PA on Thursday mornings for a Body Sculpt Fitness Class led by Green Room parent, Emily Nahum. The class will be a total body sculpt class targeting each muscle group and elevating your heart rate. Leave feeling strong and ready to take on your day! Click here to register.
Hebrew Reading II
Hebrew Reading II
Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM at BZBI - January 22 through May 7 (Please note class will not take place on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For those who know the alef-bet who want to expand their vocabulary of prayerbook and Biblical Hebrew and learn some grammar. This class is a continuation of last... Read More
Hebrew Reading I
Hebrew Reading I
Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 PM at BZBI (materials provided) - January 22 through May 7 (please note that class will not meet on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For anyone who wants to learn the alef-bet and some basic prayerbook vocabulary—or those feeling rusty at reading Hebrew aloud. We will use the innovative text-booklet... Read More
1 event,
First Friday Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat Services
First Friday Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat Services
We are pleased to invite the entire BZBI family to save the date for First Friday Dinners! This year, there are three main items to note: ALL of the dinners will be catered by BZBI’s preferred partner, Panache by Foodarama, Panache serves a variety of delicious food options and always sends more than we need, fulfilling the Jewish... Read More
1 event,
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical service: click here for more information. To join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
3 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Jewish Popular Songs: A Short Course
Jewish Popular Songs: A Short Course
From Over the Rainbow to The Sounds of Silence, what makes a pop song Jewish? We will explore some old favorites as well as some more recent songs and discuss lyrics and themes as well as listen to selections. Led by Nancy Leaderman, this class requires no background and will be a (hopefully!) fun, discussion-based experience. Come... Read More
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on Zoom - starting September 8, please note the course will meet twice in September (8 & 29) and then resume weekly after the High Holy Days on October 20 Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
Weekly on Tuesday's, Starting October 21 at 10:30 AM on Zoom This year our weekly Tanach class will study the last and possibly strangest book of the Bible, the Book of Daniel. Written in the 2nd century BCE purporting to describe events hundreds of years earlier, the book has long been a source for both... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
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A Taste of Israel with Chef Haim
A Taste of Israel with Chef Haim
Join Chef Haim, visiting from Netivot, Israel, for "A Taste of Israel" to discover how food fosters resilience, particularly for Israelis post-October 7. This hands-on session invites you to learn, create, and savor your own beloved Israeli burekas in Mr. Gregory's Kitchen & Culinary Center at BZBI. This program costs $18 per adult and $15... Read More
3 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Hebrew Reading II
Hebrew Reading II
Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM at BZBI - January 22 through May 7 (Please note class will not take place on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For those who know the alef-bet who want to expand their vocabulary of prayerbook and Biblical Hebrew and learn some grammar. This class is a continuation of last... Read More
Hebrew Reading I
Hebrew Reading I
Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 PM at BZBI (materials provided) - January 22 through May 7 (please note that class will not meet on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For anyone who wants to learn the alef-bet and some basic prayerbook vocabulary—or those feeling rusty at reading Hebrew aloud. We will use the innovative text-booklet... Read More
3 events,
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical service: click here for more information. To join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
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Donor Education Event
Donor Education Event
BZBI's Development Chair, Matt Whitehorn, is proud to present a morning of fellowship and philanthropy. Join us for bagels, coffee, and best practices in finance, investments, and charitable giving from BZBI Member Les Robbins (Wells Fargo), Mackenzie Frankel and Jennifer Bravo (Entrust Financial) and Elliot Holtz (the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools). RSVP here!
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Sisterhood Goes to the Movies
Sisterhood Goes to the Movies
Please join us for our annual outing to the Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media festival, on Sunday, November 16 at the Weitzman for the Jewish Shorts Night at 7:00 PM. When you check out, please use this code for 10% off: PJFM45BZBI. Once you have purchased your ticket, sign up here so we know who we are meeting in the Weitzman lobby... Read More
3 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Jewish Popular Songs: A Short Course
Jewish Popular Songs: A Short Course
From Over the Rainbow to The Sounds of Silence, what makes a pop song Jewish? We will explore some old favorites as well as some more recent songs and discuss lyrics and themes as well as listen to selections. Led by Nancy Leaderman, this class requires no background and will be a (hopefully!) fun, discussion-based experience. Come... Read More
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on Zoom - starting September 8, please note the course will meet twice in September (8 & 29) and then resume weekly after the High Holy Days on October 20 Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
Weekly on Tuesday's, Starting October 21 at 10:30 AM on Zoom This year our weekly Tanach class will study the last and possibly strangest book of the Bible, the Book of Daniel. Written in the 2nd century BCE purporting to describe events hundreds of years earlier, the book has long been a source for both... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
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Gaillee Chamber Orchestra Concert
Gaillee Chamber Orchestra Concert
Come with your friends to enjoy a concert by Galilee Chamber Orchestra in the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center. You'll be supporting the arts in Israel at the same time! The Galilee, based in Nazareth Israel, is the first professional orchestra with equal numbers of Arab and Jewish musicians. After playing the Kimmel Center,... Read More
3 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Hebrew Reading II
Hebrew Reading II
Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM at BZBI - January 22 through May 7 (Please note class will not take place on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For those who know the alef-bet who want to expand their vocabulary of prayerbook and Biblical Hebrew and learn some grammar. This class is a continuation of last... Read More
Hebrew Reading I
Hebrew Reading I
Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 PM at BZBI (materials provided) - January 22 through May 7 (please note that class will not meet on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For anyone who wants to learn the alef-bet and some basic prayerbook vocabulary—or those feeling rusty at reading Hebrew aloud. We will use the innovative text-booklet... Read More
1 event,
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Shabbat B’yachad
Shabbat B’yachad
Shabbat B'yachad: Where are you having Shabbat Dinner on November 21? On November 21, BZBI Community Members will open their homes to host fellow congregants for Shabbat Dinner. It is a great way to meet other BZBI members, welcome new community members and start your own tradition of having Shabbat Dinner with BZBI friends and families. Click here to become a host for Shabbat B'yachad Click here... Read More
1 event,
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical service: click here for more information. To join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
2 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on Zoom - starting September 8, please note the course will meet twice in September (8 & 29) and then resume weekly after the High Holy Days on October 20 Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
Weekly on Tuesday's, Starting October 21 at 10:30 AM on Zoom This year our weekly Tanach class will study the last and possibly strangest book of the Bible, the Book of Daniel. Written in the 2nd century BCE purporting to describe events hundreds of years earlier, the book has long been a source for both... Read More
1 event,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
1 event,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
1 event,
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical service: click here for more information. To join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
4 events,
BZBI Men’s Club Loves Philly Sports
Join Matt Whitehorn and the BZBI Men's Club for two great games: Monday, December 1 at 7:00 PM: Jewish Heritage Night at the Flyers (vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins) - Purchase tickets here. Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM: Jewish Heritage Night at the Sixers (vs. the Washington Wizards) - Purchase tickets here.
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
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BZBI Author Event: The Last Dekrepitzer by Howard Langer
BZBI Author Event: The Last Dekrepitzer by Howard Langer
The novel tells the story of Shmuel Meir Lichtbencher, the last heir of a fictional Polish Hasidic dynasty, who flees the Holocaust to Mississippi and eventually New York City, where he becomes a musician playing blues alongside Black musicians. The book explores themes of faith, identity, and cross-cultural connections between Jewish and Black communities. Refreshments will... Read More
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on Zoom - starting September 8, please note the course will meet twice in September (8 & 29) and then resume weekly after the High Holy Days on October 20 Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish... Read More
3 events,
BZBI Men’s Club Loves Philly Sports
Join Matt Whitehorn and the BZBI Men's Club for two great games: Monday, December 1 at 7:00 PM: Jewish Heritage Night at the Flyers (vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins) - Purchase tickets here. Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM: Jewish Heritage Night at the Sixers (vs. the Washington Wizards) - Purchase tickets here.
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
Weekly on Tuesday's, Starting October 21 at 10:30 AM on Zoom This year our weekly Tanach class will study the last and possibly strangest book of the Bible, the Book of Daniel. Written in the 2nd century BCE purporting to describe events hundreds of years earlier, the book has long been a source for both... Read More
2 events,
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Unfolding the Amidah: History, Practice, and Meaning
Unfolding the Amidah: History, Practice, and Meaning
We are called on to recite the Amidah so often—three or more times per day. But we rarely sit back to learn about it: where it came from, where it fits in the service, or how to tap into true kavanah. This three-part class begins a deeper exploration. Click here to register! December 3: Where... Read More
3 events,
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here. To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Hebrew Reading II
Hebrew Reading II
Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM at BZBI - January 22 through May 7 (Please note class will not take place on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For those who know the alef-bet who want to expand their vocabulary of prayerbook and Biblical Hebrew and learn some grammar. This class is a continuation of last... Read More
Hebrew Reading I
Hebrew Reading I
Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 PM at BZBI (materials provided) - January 22 through May 7 (please note that class will not meet on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) For anyone who wants to learn the alef-bet and some basic prayerbook vocabulary—or those feeling rusty at reading Hebrew aloud. We will use the innovative text-booklet... Read More
1 event,
First Friday Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat Services
First Friday Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat Services
We are pleased to invite the entire BZBI family to save the date for First Friday Dinners! This year, there are three main items to note: ALL of the dinners will be catered by BZBI’s preferred partner, Panache by Foodarama, Panache serves a variety of delicious food options and always sends more than we need, fulfilling the Jewish... Read More
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