Towards Equality for Arabs and Jews in Israel with the New Israel Fund

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join us for an interactive in-person and virtual discussion with the Arab and Jewish Co-Executive Directors of NIF grantee Sikkuy-Aufoq. Amjad Shbita and Ofer Dagan, in conversation with NIF's Vice President for Public Engagement (and Philadelphia native) Libby Lenkinski, will share details of their work to create an inclusive Israel. Their goal is to foster a... Read More

BZBI Day at JRA!

JRA Warehouse 10980 Dutton Rd, Philadelphia

JRA is excited to welcome the BZBI community to join us for volunteering day on Sunday, May 15. JRA delivers food and essential household items to around 3,400 households monthly. JRA’s serves a diverse population of low-income individuals and families who are struggling with food insecurity. Volunteers help at the JRA warehouse by packing boxes... Read More

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Where Are You?

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The air is cold, the nights are long, and our future remains unclear. In this time of questioning, join Rabbi Abe on Wednesday evenings before minyan for a contemplative exploration of the most important questions: Where have I been? Where am I now? And where do I go from here? Where Are You? meets on Wednesdays... Read More

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Exploring Talmud with Rabbi Stone

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Join us for the third year of this course with Rabbi Ira Stone, covering the length and breadth of this unique and important literature at the heart of post-temple Judaism. The year-long class will include a deep dive into the opening chapter of the first tractate, berachot. The class will be conducted online until it is... Read More

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Sunday Minyan and Schmooze

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Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical Zoom service. Following the service, we schmooze about the latest news and share our thoughts about imortant questions asked by our host, Susan Zeelander.  As always, if you want to join any BZBI religious service, register here.

Enroll in the BZBI Torah Academy’s Second Cohort

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Following the amazing success of the first cohort of BZBI's Torah Academy, we are proud to announce the second cohort of BZBI's Torah Academy.  Join Sayna Flink in the holy and exciting journey of learning - or brushing up on - your reading of the Torah.  Together we will create a community of Torah readers. ... Read More

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The Book of Exodus with Rabbi Stone

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Join Rabbi Ira Stone for a new year of exploring the Chumash. This year-long course will continue our close reading of the Torah, this year focusing on the book of Exodus (Shemot) and its many life changing and life affirming stories.  The class will be conducted online until it is safe to return to the... Read More

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MahJongg at BZBI

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Weekly in-person MahJongg returns to Klinghoffer Chapel! This weekly game is a fun social gathering, not a high stakes game. There will be a teaching table and a playing table until everyone is confident in their game. Money generated by winning hands goes to the BZBI Tzedakah fund. All are welcome, but everyone must be... Read More

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Sisterhood Yoga with Dr. Deb Glassman

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Yoga for all women with Deb Glassman. Beginners through Experienced Yogis — there will be something for everyone! Nominal fee $5 for sisterhood members and $10 non-sisterhood members.