Simhat Torah Young Family Playdate and Dancing with the Torah

Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Join other families with young children (0 - 5 years old) for a fun and informal BZBI playdate on the south lawn of Rittenhouse Square Park on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:30 AM. The BZBI community will dance the Torah scrolls out of the synagogue and into the park during our playdate, and at that time you... 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

BZBI Disability Awareness Shabbat

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

On Saturday, February 5, BZBI will host David Marcu, Senior CEO of Israel Elwyn for Disability Awareness Shabbat. Israel Elwyn (IE) is an Israeli nonprofit that provides services and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They see a society in which individuals with disabilities are citizens with equal rights; a society in which... Read More

Introduction to Mindfulness/Awareness

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Join Rabbi Abi and mindfulness expert Gary Schapiro for a one-time deep dive into mindfulness/awareness theory and practice. Rest your mind and learn to make friends with whatever arises there. Cut through your speedy, racing, looping discursive thoughts and open your heart of compassionate wisdom in this one-hour session. Please join via Zoom using the... Read More

Eliana Light – Artist in Residence Weekend

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

Artist-in-Residence Eliana Light From Wednesday, March 23 to Saturday evening, March 26, Eliana Light returns for her final 2021-2022 Artist-in-Residence weekend with meaningful music, powerful prayer, and thought-provoking education. Her intent is to help each of us discover the depth and richness of Jewish life within and take ownership of our Judaism. She will draw... Read More

Community Israel Fair

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

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

Yoga in Fitler Square

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

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.

RH²: Rosh Hashanah in Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for our eighth year in Rittenhouse Square and mark the start of the Yamim Noraim with an evening of spirited music and a family-friendly service. RH² is FREE and open to the public. 5:00PM Concert with the BZBI RH²... Read More

Blood Drive

tenth presbyterian church 1701 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA

Give Blood. Help Save Lives. Maximize your donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type,  O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter BZBI to schedule an appointment.

Moving Traditions and BZBI see Jagged Little Pill in Philly

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Join Moving Traditions at Jagged Little Pill in Philly Sunday, January 8, 2023 Moving Traditions is thrilled to announce a day of theater and discussion at one of the most anticipated shows of the season—Jagged Little Pill. Inspired by the powerful themes and emotions of Alanis Morissette's Grammy Award-winning album, Jagged Little Pill is a... Read More