The fall book club selection is The Language of Thieves by Martin Puchner. Interweaving family memoir with an adventurous foray into the mysteries of language, Puchner crafts an entirely original narrative. In a language born of migration and survival, he discovers a witty and resourceful spirit of tolerance that remains essential in our volatile present.... 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.
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 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
Who will reign supreme in BZBI's first ever No Limit Texas Spin 'Em Dreidel Tournament? Join other adults to test your luck, enjoy light refreshments, and light Hanukkah candles together. All participants will receive an initial stake in the tournament, with a limited number of re-buys available. A $10 suggested donation can be gifted here. BZBI has... Read More
Due to the impressive success of our mighty Philadelphia Eagles (who will be roundly defeating the Dallas Cowboys on December 24), the Chinese Food and a Movie program will be postponed until next year. Fly, Eagles, fly! *The Premier of "A Dicey Chelm" will now take place during the Dreidel Tournament.
Join us on December 25 (Christmas Day) at The Weitzman. There will be performances, seasonal film favorites, make-and-take crafts, storytime, and the galleries will be open for exploring. Get excited for family activities like singing & dancing with Lolly Hopwood, lion dancing with the Philadelphia Suns, keep the beat with percussionist Joseph Tayoun, and Hip Hop with Movemakers... 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
First Fridays @ BZBI: January Kabbalat Shabbat and Catered Dinner Friday, January 6, 5:00/6:00/7:00 PM Join us as we celebrate First Fridays @ BZBI with a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 PM. This month our service will feature percussionist Joe Tayoun. Families with young children are invited to an early dinner at 5:00 PM, and the entire community is invited for a... Read More
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