On One Foot: Introduction to Judaism
BZBI chapel 0Judaism is a world unto itself, encompassing rituals, ideas, and thousands of years of history. If you’ve been curious about Jewish learning but didn’t know where to start, this is... Read More
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POWER Committee Meeting
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0The BZBI POWER social justice committee is organizing for 2023. Learn about the campaigns by following the links on the POWER page on the BZBI website. Come to our next meeting... Read More
First Fridays @ BZBI: February Kabbalat Shabbat and Catered Dinner
BZBI SanctuaryFirst Fridays @ BZBI: February Kabbalat Shabbat and Catered Dinner Friday, February 3, 5:00/6:00/7:00 PM Join us as we celebrate First Fridays @ BZBI with a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 PM. Families with... Read More
Shabbhakti Yoga with Deb Glassman
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PAJoin BZBI in an alternative spiritual journey into the heart of Shabbat through yogic movement, meditation, and song with Dr. Deborah Glassman. Classes will take place on Saturday's from 9:45... Read More
Happy Birthday Etzi: A Tu Bishvat Party for the BZBI Tree
BZBI chapel 0Last year, BZBI planted a brand-new tree outside the synagogue. Join us as we celebrate Etzi's first birthday just before Tu Bishvat, the traditional Jewish holiday of the trees. There... Read More
Exploring the Talmud as Philosophy – Adult Education with Rabbi Ira F. Stone
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Exploring the Talmud as Philosophy Starting at the beginning of the Talmud, the first chapter of Tractate Berachot, we will try to determine what philosophic questions the authors/editors of the... Read More
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns... Read More
Two Philosophic Books of the Bible – Adult Education with Rabbi Ira F. Stone
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Two Philosophic Books of the Bible We will explore two later books of the Bible that consider deep philosophic issues. First the Book of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) and then the Book... Read More
Scarves, Hats, and Fringes: The How and Why of Jewish Ritual Garb
Kahaner AuditoriumHave you wanted to wear a tallis or kippah but didn’t know where to start? Are you thinking about what you will wear on the bimah for your child’s brit... Read More
What’s Next for Israel? An Evening with the Israel Policy Forum’s Michael Koplow
BZBI SanctuaryAs Israel swears in a new government that looks radically different from the previous one, what can we expect to see in the Middle East? Join BZBI and the Jewish... Read More
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