BZBI Welcomes Israeli Poet and Activist Adi Keissar
BZBI SanctuaryJoin us as Adi shares her poetry and experiences growing up in Israel, her family's Yemenite background and how personal identity impacts culture in Israel.
Join us as Adi shares her poetry and experiences growing up in Israel, her family's Yemenite background and how personal identity impacts culture in Israel.
Each year, Israel observes Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) just one day prior to Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day). This year, as we mourn the devastation of the last six months as well as the many losses throughout Israel's history, we also hold space for hope as we celebrate Israel's resilience. Join us at BZBI as we... Read More
This year’s theme, Powered by Connection, aptly describes the work of Penn’s Village, a membership nonprofit organization serving older adults in central Philadelphia for more than 15 years. Through a strong cadre of vetted volunteers, they offer members, depending on membership level, more than eight services to help older adults stay in their own homes... Read More
Join Rabbi Stone and his students as they explore the Talmud and probe philosophy through civil and criminal law. This course meets on Zoom only, every Monday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. To sign up, click here!
Join Rabbi Stone and his students as they study the 12 minor prophets. This class will be held on Zoom only, on Tuesday's from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. To sign up for the class, click here.
Would you like to get a closer look at key issues in the weekly Torah portion? Have you been meaning to study Torah more consistently but haven’t found the right time? Are you looking for an interactive alternative to the Sanctuary Torah reading? If you answer “yes” (or even “maybe”) to any of those questions then... Read More
Donate blood in May! Red Cross will be collecting blood at Tenth Presbyterian Church and BZBI members are encouraged to join. Click here to register. Contact Julie at julieatchick@bzbi.org if you are available to volunteer and sign people in at the blood drive.
Please join us for our monthly Sisterhood meetings! We will meet on the first Monday of every month . Please check calendar below and weekly newsletter for updated times and location. Click here to join us on Zoom! Monday, June 3, 2024 - in the Chapel & on Zoom at 6:15 PM Questions? Send a... Read More
Pirkei Avot, usually translated as ‘Ethics of the Fathers,’ is a fascinating and central Jewish text. Part of the Mishnah, it contains teachings of the sages on ethical living, proper interactions with others, how to find the balance between the spiritual and material, and so much more. Traditionally, one of the ways it is studied... Read More
Tuesday, June 11 from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at the Weitzman Come celebrate the holiday of Shavuot with the Center City Kehillah and your fellow community members during a Night of Jewish Learning. Advance registration is required by Thursday, June 6. Click here to register.