Join us at BZBI for Mah Jongg, we offer two different dates and times to play each week, Wednesdays at 1:30 PM and Thursdays at 5:00 PM! Whether you are a pro or don't know how to play at all, BZBI welcomes you to join us.
Members can sit together in the 210A section, rows 11 and 12 and enjoy the game for only $50 a person. A t-shirt is included with each ticket purchase. Only 15 tickets have been reserved for purchase, please register as soon as possible. Click here to buy your tickets!
Midrash, one of the fundamental genres of Jewish literature, came into being almost 2,000 year ago and was developed and composed by thousands of sages working in parallel – all of whom were men. In our generation, increased opportunities for women to study and teach led to a renewed interest in composing Midrash. In this... Read More
BZBI, the Israeli American Council, Moishe House and Society Hill Synagogue are coming together to sponsor an evening with Israeli music expert and radio personality Josh Shron. Josh will take us through the songs that have been released in Israel since October 7 - helping us connect to the vibe of Israel during one of... Read More
Pesach Practices: what is your favorite or most unusual Pesach practice? Have you chosen to cook with legumes (kitni'ot)? How do you handle egg matzah, sponge cake, or matzah brei (French toast)? How do you mark the end of Pesach? What practices (if any) do you use to mark the Omer period up to Shavuot? If there... Read More
Over the last few months, many Jewish groups have felt disconnected from interfaith allies as we face growing antisemitism and a sense of isolation. Let's combat that isolation by coming together with partners across lines of faith and race, fighting for a more just society in Pennsylvania and around the world. Together we will launch our legislative... Read More
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia will be hosting a free screening of HBO's “A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting", followed by a panel of survivors and experts. The program is in partnership with the Secure Community Network, the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Click here... 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