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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Services
DESCRIPTION:This week\, BZBI holds services in the Sanctuary and on Zoom.\n \n\nThe Zoom link for BZBI religious services changed in September. You can sign up for the new link here.\nYou can download Siddur Sim Shalom\, used during Shabbat by going here.\nThe weekly Torah parashah can be found on our shofar blog\, here.\n\n  \nFor more information\, please click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shabbat-services/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:In the Sanctuary & on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Shabbat,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20260422T160407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T205630Z
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SUMMARY:Jews and Divorce: Being a Welcoming Community for All of our Families 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Shabbat with guest teachers Rabbi Ezra Weinberg and therapist Batsheva Ganz\, co-founders of Areivut. How can we\, as a Jewish community\, best support our members going through divorce? What rituals can help families in this process? What should we say (or not say) to someone who is getting a divorce? \nThe day will include a Shabbat teaching for the whole community\, a post-kiddush learning session\, and an afternoon meetup for Jews going through divorce. See a recent feature about Areivut’s work in the Jewish Exponent. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/jews-and-divorce-being-a-welcoming-community-for-all-of-our-families/
LOCATION:BZBI Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T171708Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited\, musical service: click here for more information.  \nTo join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/online-sunday-schmooze-2022-08-28-2023-05-07/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T083000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20230504T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T153708Z
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SUMMARY:Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information\, click here.  \nTo join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/monday-thursday-morning-minyan/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:In the Chapel & on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20260415T173955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T173955Z
UID:29392-1778508000-1778526000@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:American Red Cross Blood Drive in Partnership with Tenth Presbyterian Church 
DESCRIPTION:Donate blood in May! Click here to sign up for a donation slot. \nPlease let Julia Pollock know if you can volunteer during the blood drive that day. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/american-red-cross-blood-drive-in-partnership-with-tenth-presbyterian-church/
LOCATION:tenth presbyterian church\, 1701 Delancey Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T194500
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20260325T170950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T172340Z
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SUMMARY:Get Siddurized: A Class on the Siddur with Leslee Schwartz
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder when to stand and when to sit during Shabbat services? How and when to bow? Why to repeat some lines and not others? Wish you had notes in your siddur? If so\, join Leslee Schwartz for these classes where you can talk through the order of the service and personalize your own copy of Sim Shalom! \nClick here to register. \nPurchase a copy of the blue Siddur Sim Shalom for Shabbat from the Rabbinical Assembly here. \nIf cost is in any way an obstacle to registering please call or email Leslee directly!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/get-siddurized-a-class-on-the-siddur-with-leslee-schwartz/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20250826T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163030Z
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SUMMARY:Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on Zoom – starting September 8\, please note the course will meet twice in September (8 & 29) and then resume weekly after the High Holy Days on October 20  \nWord by word\, line by line\, page by page\, we follow the Zohar\, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings\, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound\, puzzling\, shocking and amusing\, the Zohar helps us\, through our study and our open discussions\, to taste of the Tree of Life. Our studies touch on such topics as – the nature of God\, the relationship between God and the world\, the human soul\, the purpose of life\, Jewish traditions and their meanings\, sexuality and holiness\, good and evil\, caring for one’s self and caring for others. \nThis course will run every Monday throughout the academic year. The cost is $180 for BZBI members and $250 for community members. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/zohar-study-group-led-by-rabbi-david-greenstein-register-today/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T083000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
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SUMMARY:Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information.  \nTo join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tuesday-wednesday-morning-minyan/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20250826T175216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T175216Z
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SUMMARY:The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Tuesday’s\, Starting October 21 at 10:30 AM on Zoom \nThis year our weekly Tanach class will study the last and possibly strangest book of the Bible\, the Book of Daniel. Written in the 2nd century BCE purporting to describe events hundreds of years earlier\, the book has long been a source for both Jewish and Christian readers of mystical\, apocalyptic\, and eschatological speculation\, including the first Scriptural mention of the idea of the resurrection of the dead. The book has also served as a source for literary allusions throughout the history of Western literature and is certainly one that we should be more familiar with. Join us for the adventure!Click here to register. \nA zoom link will be distributed ahead of the first class meeting after participants have registered. The cost is $180 for BZBI members and $250 for community members. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-book-of-daniel-with-rabbi-ira-stone/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20260507T191914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T191914Z
UID:29438-1778675400-1778680800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Tikkun Olam Lunch & Learn: There Shall Be No Needy 
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Abi Weber\, Bill Brookover and Davida Charney to discuss There Shall Be No Needy: Pursuing Social Justice Through Jewish Law & Tradition by Rabbi Jill Jacobs (order your copy at this link). \nPlease read Chapter 4\, Sufficient for One’s Needs: The Collection and Allocation of Tzedakah\, ahead of the meeting. Don’t worry if you don’t get to it in time — we’ll have source sheets available! \nLunch will be provided –please email me at bill.brookover@gmail.com by Monday\, May 11 so we have an accurate count for lunch.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tikkun-olam-lunch-learn-there-shall-be-no-needy-2/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Meeting,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T194500
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20260331T152233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T133408Z
UID:29360-1778696100-1778701500@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Whatever Exists\, Exists in God: A Contemporary Jewish Encounter with Spinoza’s Ethics led by Rabbi Ira F. Stone
DESCRIPTION:A brief introduction to the work of one of the greatest Jewish philosophers whose work caused his excommunication from the Jewish community 500 years ago.. a ban that is theoretically still in force. But Spinoza’s worldview is one that may be much more compelling to contemporary Jews. In fact\, it may serve as a firmer basis for religious affiliation and practice than more traditional frameworks do for many. We will explore the basic outline of his thought and its potential applications for today. \nThere are four sessions within the course\, each costing $25 ($100 for the full four weeks). Click here to register!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/whatever-exists-exist-in-god-a-contemporary-jewish-encounter-with-spinozas-ethics-led-by-rabbi-ira-f-stone/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T083000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20230503T210439Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Morning Mindful Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Friday morning Mindful Minyan: click here for more information. \nJoin Friday Morning Mindful Minyan by clicking here.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/mindful-minyan/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Shabbat,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20251001T134316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T134355Z
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SUMMARY:L’Dor Vador Dinners and Services - Intergenerational Friday Night Shabbat at BZBI
DESCRIPTION:November 14 * December 12 * January 9 * March 13 * May 15 \nEnjoy a child-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service and stay for dinner to meet other families with children who participate in our preschool\, Tot Shabbat\, Neziner After School Judaics Program and Shabbat No’ar! \nDinners are $36/household – stay tuned for registration.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/ldor-vador-dinners-and-services-intergenerational-friday-night-shabbat-at-bzbi/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Shabbat,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20260507T191631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T191631Z
UID:29436-1778869800-1778877000@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:BZBI Young Professionals Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The menu will feature lasagna (with a gluten free\, celiac friendly option). \nClick here to register! \nReach out to Hope Wright at BZBIYoungProfessionals@gmail.com to learn more.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-young-professionals-kabbalat-shabbat-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat,Young Professionals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20260507T190857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T190935Z
UID:29434-1779321600-1779494399@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Tikkun Leil Shavuot - The Center City Philadelphia Jewish Night of Learning
DESCRIPTION:BZBI is going all night on the first night of Shavuot! We’re starting with services and dinner for the BZBI community: \nMaariv – 7:45 PM\nDinner – 8:15 PM \nRegister for dinner by Friday\, May 15 to ensure we have enough food. \nThen\, Center City Philadelphia’s annual all-night community learning event for Shavuot is BACK — right here at BZBI! Starting at 9:15 PM\, please join us for a full night of learning\, eating\, and praying together\, culminating in a sunrise Shacharit service. More information and a link to register at www.phillyshavuot.org — register by Friday\, May 15! Note that you must register for dinner and the learning event separately.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tikkun-leil-shavuot-the-center-city-philadelphia-jewish-night-of-learning/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Classes,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20250826T174634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T174710Z
UID:28522-1779703200-1779708600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Tractate Pesachim\, Chapter One with Rabbi Ira Stone
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Monday’s\, Starting October 20 at 10:00 AM on Zoom \nWe will be studying the first chapter of the Talmudic Tractate Pesachim in our weekly Talmud class this year. While the opening topic of the chapter reviews the laws of Bedikat Hametz\, the search for the Hametz just prior to Pesach\, as is the nature of the Talmudic text\, subjects can run far a field as we follow the inimical associative reasoning of the sages. \nClick here to register.  \nA zoom link will be distributed ahead of the first class meeting after participants have registered. The cost is $180 for BZBI members and $250 for community members. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tractate-pesachim-chapter-one-with-rabbi-ira-stone/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T084006
CREATED:20250827T202337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T190132Z
UID:28570-1780682400-1780691400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat Services
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite the entire BZBI family to save the date for First Friday Dinners! \nThis year\, there are three main items to note: \n\n\nALL of the dinners will be catered by BZBI’s preferred partner\, Panache by Foodarama\, Panache serves a variety of delicious food options and always sends more than we need\, fulfilling the Jewish truism that “if there aren’t leftovers\, you didn’t make enough food.” \n\n\nThere will only be ONE dinner each month – Kabbalat Shabbat will take place at 6:00 PM\, followed by dinner at 7:15 PM. Stay tuned for information about the L’dor Vador dinners on second Fridays\, which will take place earlier. \n\n\nSponsorship and subscriptions are now available. Of course\, you can always register on a monthly basis as well. \n\n\nSponsorship Levels: Household: $720/Individual $360 \n\nFull 7 Dinner Subscription: $200 per adult\, $100 per child (under 3 are free)\nIndividual Adult Dinners: $36 non-member\, $30 member\nIndividual Child Dinners: $18 non-member\, $15 member\n\nAll the details are included here: www.bzbi.org/firstfridays \nFirst Fridays are part of our new focus on making BZBI a Friday night destination for all of Center City. Stay tuned for details about Family Friday events\, special musical Shabbats\, and more! \nSave these dates for a year of great Friday Nights: \n\nJune 5\, 2026\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/first-friday-dinner-kabbalat-shabbat-services/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Shabbat,Social,Worship
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