Two Philosophic Books of the Bible We will explore two later books of the Bible that consider deep philosophic issues. First the Book of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) and then the Book of Job. We will engage in close reading of the texts and also situate each book, as much as possible, in the context of the... Read More
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.
The BZBI POWER social justice committee is organizing for 2023. Learn about the campaigns by following the links on the POWER page on the BZBI website. Come to our next meeting on Zoom to help us choose our focus for 2023.
Judaism is a world unto itself, encompassing rituals, ideas, and thousands of years of history. If you’ve been curious about Jewish learning but didn’t know where to start, this is the place for you! The American Jewish University’s On One Foot curriculum covers all of the essentials in an interactive format that encourages personal engagement. You... Read More
Please join us online at BZBI’s daily evening service, the only Conservative daily Minyan in Center City. In December, we embarked on a three-month trial period for multi-access (in person + Zoom) weekday minyanim. We are deeply grateful to those BZBI members who made the effort to support this trial by coming in person as... Read More
You’re always welcome to join BZBI’s daily Minyan on Zoom, the only Conservative twice-daily Minyan in Center City. In December, we embarked on a three-month trial period for multi-access (in person + Zoom) weekday minyanim. We are deeply grateful to those BZBI members who made the effort to support this trial by coming in person as well as those who... Read More
This week, BZBI holds services in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. The Zoom link for BZBI religious services changed in September. You can sign up for the new link here. You can download Siddur Sim Shalom, used during Shabbat by going here. The weekly Torah parashah can be found on our shofar blog, here. For more information, please click here.
Everything we do at BZBI depends on our many dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. Join us on Saturday, December 17 as we honor and appreciate all the people who help our community shine. After Shabbat morning services we will all join for a celebratory kiddush in Kahaner Auditorium. Would you like to make a donation in honor of... Read More
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
Join BZBI in creating your very own Hanukkiah just in time for the first night of the holiday! Supplies will be provided, and we encourage you to bring a few of your own as well. Families can also decorate their own Hanukkah blessing sheets to take home with them, and create postcards and placemats together... Read More
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