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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Have you wanted to wear a tallis or kippah but didn’t know where to start? Are you thinking about what you will wear on the bimah for your child’s brit mitzvah or other simcha? Are you interested in learning more about the mitzvot of Jewish ritual garb? Join us for a discussion and demonstration of... Read More
We invite you to come together in community, celebrating our culture and our history, at the BZBI Urban Shabbaton. Beginning on Friday night, November 3, and continuing through Sunday morning, November 5, we will eat, sing, learn, and dance together. Join us. Click here to visit the BZBI Urban Shabbaton web page. Register here. The... Read More
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia will be offering two Counter Active Threat Training (CATT) sessions for agencies and congregations. These trainings will be led by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Security Director Scott Kerns of Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. These... Read More
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