First Fridays @ BZBI: February Kabbalat Shabbat and Catered Dinner

BZBI Sanctuary

First 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 young children are invited to an early dinner at 5:00 PM, and the entire community is invited for a late dinner at 7:00 PM. The cost is... Read More

Happy Birthday Etzi: A Tu Bishvat Party for the BZBI Tree

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Last 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 will be crafts, treats, planting, and more! This event is free and open to the community but donations are always welcomed.  To register for the... Read More

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Tot Shabbat Park Playdates

Fitler Square Pine Street between 23rd & 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Families with children 0-5 years old are invited to join us for a summer Shabbat playdate series in Fitler Square with Tot Shabbat leader Sarah Fleischman. Older siblings, family, and friends are welcome! BYO Snack! For more information about Tot Shabbat this summer and to learn more about our programs during the year for children in preschool,... Read More

Celebrate Hanukkah with the Center City Kehillah & BZBI

The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

Join Center City Kehillah and jkidphilly for a Hanukkah celebration! All ages will enjoy the klezmer band, refreshments, tabling fair from local organizations, crafts, activities and story time with jkidphilly. The event will conclude with a candle lighting, musical prayer ceremony and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) to bring some extra light into everyone’s Hanukkah. To register and... Read More

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Tot Shabbat on Saturday Mornings

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

Join BZBI's Shabbat celebration for children in the Klinghoffer Chapel on Saturday mornings!  The Tot Shabbat service engages the youngest members of our community in interactive Shabbat songs and stories. It is geared for infants through three years of age and their families, with older siblings welcome! The atmosphere is casual - you and your... Read More

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First Friday Dinners & Kabbalat Shabbat Services

BZBI Sanctuary

Join us for our next First Friday on May 3! In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, we will express our immense gratitude to BZBI's many wonderful educators in our Laurie Wagman Playschool, Abigail R. Cohen Preschool, Neziner Hebrew School, and Youth & Family Programs. We will celebrate our educators at the early dinner starting... Read More

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My Grown Up & Me with Tkiya Music 

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This weekly music and movement class is geared toward infants and toddlers (with a parent or caregiver!) Are you or a friend looking for a fun and engaging local activity to do with your little one? Does your Early Childhood student have a younger sibling? Is your student home from school on Thursdays? All are welcome, register ahead of... Read More

The Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan is Visiting BZBI

BZBI Sanctuary

The Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan is an extraordinary group of 17 year old young men and women who provide a fabulous, wonderfully-choreographed performance of song and dance in both Hebrew and English that is sure to warm your heart. These vibrant, young ambassadors also bring engaging conversation along with the spirit and love of the... Read More

Jewish Heritage Night at the Phillies

Citizens Bank Park

Tuesday, June 18 at 6:40 PM, Citizens Bank Park  Celebrate Jewish Heritage Night at Citizens Bank Park with the Phillies and fellow BZBI members. Tickets cost $36 a person in section 209. Click here to get yours!

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First Friday Dinners & Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Kahaner Auditorium

Join us for First Friday dinners and Kabbalat Shabbat services on the first Friday of each month! The early dinner begins at 5:00 PM followed by Kabbalat Shabbat Services in the Goldberg Sanctuary at 6:00 PM and the late dinner at 7:15 PM. The First Friday's schedule for the coming months is as follows: July 12 (Potluck... Read More