Sisterhood Torah Fund Shabbat

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Join the BZBI Sisterhood to celebrate the Women’s League of Conservative Judaism Torah Fund. All donations towards the Torah Fund supports the continuation of scholarships and programs in the worldwide Conservative / Masorti institutions of higher Jewish learning. Shelley Szwalbenest, Torah Fund Vice President for Mid-Atlantic Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, will speak after announcements during Shabbat and... Read More

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Pirkei Avot Class

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Pirkei Avot, usually translated as ‘Ethics of the Fathers,’ is a fascinating and central Jewish text. Part of the Mishnah, it contains teachings of the sages on ethical living, proper interactions with others, how to find the balance between the spiritual and material, and so much more. Traditionally, one of the ways it is studied... Read More

A Conversation about October 7th and Its Aftermath: Legal Challenges and Responses

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BZBI will welcome Professor Tomer Broude, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Topics of Broude's presentation will include the proceedings in the International Court of Justice (South Africa v. Israel, Nicaragua v. Germany); proceedings in the International Criminal Court (potential prosecutions of Hamas terrorists regarding October 7 and risk of prosecutions... Read More

From Grief to Hope: Transition Ceremony from Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut 

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Each year, Israel observes Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) just one day prior to Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day). This year, as we mourn the devastation of the last six months as well as the many losses throughout Israel's history, we also hold space for hope as we celebrate Israel's resilience. Join us at BZBI as we... Read More

Celebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection with Penn’s Village 

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This year’s theme, Powered by Connection, aptly describes the work of Penn’s Village, a membership nonprofit organization serving older adults in central Philadelphia for more than 15 years. Through a strong cadre of vetted volunteers, they offer members, depending on membership level, more than eight services to help older adults stay in their own homes... Read More

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Friday Morning Mindful Minyan

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Join us for Friday morning Mindful Minyan: click here for more information. Join Friday Morning Mindful Minyan by clicking here.

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Shabbat Services

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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. 

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Parashat HaShavua Class

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Would you like to get a closer look at key issues in the weekly Torah portion? Have you been meaning to study Torah more consistently but haven’t found the right time? Are you looking for an interactive alternative to the Sanctuary Torah reading? If you answer “yes” (or even “maybe”) to any of those questions then... Read More

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Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze

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Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical service: click here for more information.  To join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.