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Postponed: Rabbi Shim Maslin on God for Grown-ups

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Due to unexpected illness, the last class in this series has been postponed. No one, no matter how brilliant, saintly or charismatic, ever has or ever will prove the existence – or non-existence — of God. If the infinite God posited by Judaism since ancient times does, in fact, exist, then that God is by... Read More

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Online Discussion Series: Confronting Racism as Jews

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Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, and Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, Rabbi Batya Glazer will facilitate a series of webinars featuring discussions on racism. The JCRC and BZBI previously collaborated - along with the ADL, AJC, and the Kaiserman JCC - on the Philadelphia Civil Rights... Read More

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Online: The Book of Psalms with Rabbi Annie Lewis

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In times of distress and celebration, the Jewish people have turned to Tehillim, the Book of Psalms, as we have cried out for healing, cultivated resilience and lifted our voices in gratitude. In this class, we will explore the moving poetry of Tehillim, as well as traditional commentaries, and creative and musical interpretations of the psalms.... Read More

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Exploring Talmud with Rabbi Stone

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The second year of this course with Rabbi Ira Stone will provide an introduction to the length and breadth of this unique and important literature at the heart of post-temple Judaism. It will include a deep dive into the opening chapter of the first tractate, berachot. The class will be conducted online until it is safe... Read More

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The Book of Genesis 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, focusing on the book of Bereshit (Genesis).  The class will be conducted online until it is safe to return to the synagogue. Please register here for the class. After registering, you will... Read More

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BZBI Sponsors ScholarStream

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BZBI is sponsoring a new series of lectures developed by The Rabbinical Assembly (RA), United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) and The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Registration ScholarStream gives you the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading scholars and engage deeply with our texts and traditions. Each... Read More

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Wednesday Lunch & Learn

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This season, BZBI's Lunch & Learn series returns with Parashat ha-Shavua, the study of the Torah portion for the week.  We will use textual analysis (parashanut) to explore the Torah through different commentaries. Rabbi Abe Friedman, Rabbi Annie Lewis, and occasional special guests will participate at various times.  Source sheets and recording will be made... Read More

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Wine & Cheese (and a Little Whiskey?) – Kashrut with Rabbi Abe

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When we think of kashrut, we often think first of meat & milk, shellfish, and other “forbidden foods.” Wine and cheese present special cases in the development of kashrut; they offer a window into how the system operates and how halakhah (Jewish practice) evolves over time. We will study sources in chronological order, culminating with... Read More

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Prayer Lab

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Senior Rabbi Abe Friedman and Associate Rabbi Annie Lewis will help you rediscover the meaning and connection found in daily prayers. Join us in the half-hour before Monday minyan for singing, conversation, and discussion about the act of prayer. You can access the class using the BZBI religious services link, and you can register here.... 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.