As the Holocaust slips out of memory for many, we at BZBI are recommitting to telling the stories of survivors in our community. Join us live in the Goldberg Sanctuary to hear BZBI member David Lerman speak about both of his parents' unique journeys of survival and to light candles in honor of the six million... Read More
Come celebrate Israel with BZBI, Mekor Habracha, Barrack Hebrew Academy, and Perelman Jewish Day School for a day of crafts, games, music and fun for both kids and adults. Special guests include Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum speaking live from Jerusalem, and the Bible Players connecting Israel through laughter. The cost is $10 per child with no... Read More
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
Revelation without Translation: Pre-Shavuot Talmud Study with Rabbi Abi Weber Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm (May 12, 19, 26, and June 2) On Zoom In the weeks between Pesach and Shavuot, we move from liberation to revelation. What better way to prepare for Mount Sinai than to study our oral Torah -- in the original, with no... Read More
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
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
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.
Join your Center City Kehillah for Shavuot, the holiday when we celebrate the giving of the Torah (and cheesecake!). We will meet, eat, learn and pray together as a community. A variety of classes will be offered through the night and into the morning, along with an array of davening styles, including an egalitarian and mechitza service.... Read More
Yoga in Fitler Square Friday, June 17 at 6:30 PM Join us before Shabbat services for some zen time with Deb Glassman. $10 for BZBI members/$18 for non-members. Click here to let Liat know you will be joining us, and click here to directly pay for your yoga session.
Queering Judaism: Halakhic Approaches to Homosexuality Wednesday, June 22 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM As we celebrate Pride Month, Rabbi Abi Weber will lead a discussion on the Conservative Movement's shifting attitude towards queer identity. How have rabbis dealt with problematic verses (and millennia of taboo) on this topic? Join us on Zoom as we... Read More
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