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Sunday Minyan and Schmooze

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Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical Zoom service. Following the service, we schmooze about the latest news and share our thoughts about imortant questions asked by our host, Susan Zeelander.  As always, if you want to join any BZBI religious service, register here.

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Confirmation Shabbat and Presentation Sunday

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On Shabbat morning, May 15 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM, confirmation students will lead services, share words of Torah and mark this milestone of their Jewish education in community. On Sunday evening, May 16 from 6:00 - 7:20 PM, come learn from our Confirmation students as part of the Erev Shavuot learning line up. They... Read More

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Queer Torah Study

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Join us during Pride month for some fascinating Torah study through the lens of our queer identities. How do our beloved yet often problematic texts help us make ethical decisions and honor the sacredness of every human being? Bring your Humash or use the provided handouts; no Hebrew or text study background is necessary. All... Read More

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JTS Summer Lecture Series: A Wandering People

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The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) summer 2021 lecture series is entitled A Wandering People: Jewish Journeys, Real and Imagined You can register for the entire series here. Sessions are every Monday from June 7 to August 23 with the exception of July 5. All sessions meet from 2:00 to 3:30 pm ET. The Zoom link will be... Read More

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Shabbhakti: High Holy Days Yoga with Dr. Deb Glassman

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Deborah Glassman will offer her popular in-person class during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  The classes take place in Kahaner Auditorium. There is no charge for participation. Social distancing will be observed. Deb will include yogic movement, meditation, and spoken connection to the High Holy Days liturgy. All... Read More

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Friday Morning Mindful Minyan

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Join Rabbi Abi on Friday mornings for a contemplative Shacharit service. Take some time to recharge at the end of a stressful week before the start of Shabbat. Let's create and build community in these stressful times by gathering online for meditation, chanting, and prayer, inspired by the Torah cycle and the season.  All are... Read More

Erev Simhat Torah “SimTot Torah” Program for Young Families

Fitler Square Pine Street between 23rd & 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join other families with young children (0 - 5 years old) to celebrate the Torah, sing, dance, and enjoy a holiday story together! "SimTot Torah" will take place at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 28 in Fitler Square Park. You are invited to bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy after our program, and join... Read More

Simhat Torah Young Family Playdate and Dancing with the Torah

Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Join other families with young children (0 - 5 years old) for a fun and informal BZBI playdate on the south lawn of Rittenhouse Square Park on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:30 AM. The BZBI community will dance the Torah scrolls out of the synagogue and into the park during our playdate, and at that time you... Read More

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Tot Shabbat on Saturday Mornings

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

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

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Monday Morning Torah with Rabbi Mort Levine

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Every Monday, 8:15 AM (immediately following morning minyan), join Rabbi Mort Levine for a study session on the upcoming week's Parashah. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy some camaraderie as we have a lively discussion on the meaning of the text. We require registration and you can sign up here. After registering, you... Read More