Serve for 8: Volunteer at MANNA

Join your BZBI community on MLK, Jr. Day at MANNA to help prepare food for people living with serious illness. We have committed to filling the evening shift (5:00 - 8:00 PM) at the MANNA facility at 420 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 and would love to see you there! Teens 14+ years old are... Read More

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First Friday Dinners & Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Kahaner Auditorium

First Friday Dinners & Kabbalat Shabbat Services Friday, June 6 at 5:30, 6:30 & 7:45 PM  Join us for First Friday Dinners and Kabbalat Shabbat services for June! This will be the last of the series until next year, so make sure to register. We will be celebrating Pride Shabbat - stay tuned for details on a special guest choir.... Read More

RH^2 Concert 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 the 11th year of spirited music and prayer in Rittenhouse Square. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner to listen to wonderful music created by Dan Blacksberg + his extremely talented band of musicians to kick... Read More

A Taste of Israel with Chef Haim

Join Chef Haim, visiting from Netivot, Israel, for "A Taste of Israel" to discover how food fosters resilience, particularly for Israelis post-October 7. This hands-on session invites you to learn, create, and savor your own beloved Israeli burekas in Mr. Gregory's Kitchen & Culinary Center at BZBI. This program costs $18 per adult and $15... Read More

Hanukkah Happening

BZBI 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Get ready for a fun-filled day for the whole family — the Hanukkah Happening includes: Tons of shopping with a wide variety of vendors at our Bazaar and BZBI Sisterhood Gift Shop - Downstairs in the Preschool  Young Professionals Hanukkah Themed Cooking Class - Mr. Gregory's Kitchen & Culinary Center - Click here to register Delicious... Read More

Hanukkah Themed Cooking Class for Young Professionals

Join the newly formed Young Professionals group at BZBI for a Hanukkah themed cooking class!  This group is geared towards folks in their 20's and 30's to get together - and we are so excited to introduce the group with our first event in Mr. Gregory's Kitchen & Culinary Center.  Click here to register.  Questions... Read More

Young Professionals Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner

Join BZBI's Young Professionals group for Kabbalat Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Kenneth A. Stern and Goldie dinner afterwards! Click here to register.  For questions or to learn more about our Young Professionals group - contact Hope Wright at BZBIYoungProfessionals@gmail.com.

Resilience and Return: Segev Kalfon’s Survival of Captivity in Gaza 

Society Hill Synagogue 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join us as Segev Kalfon shares his remarkable story of the resilience, determination, and faith which sustained him through 738 days of captivity in Gaza. He will discuss the strength, purpose, and hope that can emerge even in the darkest of circumstances.This program will be held in Society Hill Synagogue's Sanctuary, with a reception and Israeli... Read More

Young Professional Lag B’Omer

We'll be gathering to enjoy a potato bar and s'mores. Soft drinks and seltzers will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own beverages (alcoholic or non) and vegetarian snacks. Musical instruments are also encouraged! Cost is $9/person. Given the limitations of space, we anticipate this event will reach capacity, so we strongly encourage you... Read More