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SUMMARY:Refugee Shabbat 
DESCRIPTION:The needs of immigrant families will be greater than ever this year. During Shabbat morning services we’ll hear from Philippe Weisz\, Director of Legal Services for HIAS PA. Just a few days after the Inauguration\, Philippe will share his professional perspective on the new administration’s challenges to immigration policy and services. \nAfter Kiddush\, join us to hear the challenges and successes of the refugee family BZBI and Society Hill Synagogue sponsored before the COVID pandemic.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/refugee-shabbat/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T203000
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SUMMARY:BZBI Book Club: My Father’s Paradise by Ariel Sabar
DESCRIPTION:Larry Copeland will lead the review – to order a copy of the book ahead of the next meeting date\, click here. \nOne of the author’s family members\, whom he discusses in the book\, his Aunt Ayala\, will join us in-person to answer questions about the Sabar family experience — from Kurdish Iraq\, to Israel\, and then the United States — and offer her own perspective to the story. There are rumors that the Middle Eastern liquor\, Arak\, will be poured for in-person attendees. \nFeel free to bring kosher dessert or fruit to share.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-book-club-my-fathers-paradise-by-ariel-sabar/
LOCATION:In the Chapel & on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Literature,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
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SUMMARY:BZBI Urban Shabbaton 5785: A Weekend to Sing\, Learn\, Connect and Belong
DESCRIPTION:Highlights include:  \n\nMeals ALL weekend including a fully catered Friday night dinner featuring a chicken course (vegetarian options will be available)\, Seudah Shlisheet (Saturday dinner) featuring Mama’s Falafel and a Sunday brunch\nPrayer\, music\, and learning all Shabbat with guest rabbis Yosef Goldman and Annie Lewis\n“The United States: The First Mussar Republic\,” a Friday night discussion between Jeffrey Rosen (CEO of the National Constitution Center) and Rabbi Ira Stone\nSaturday night concert with Yosef Goldman and a full musical ensemble\nCommunity members including State Representative Ben Waxman\, Rabbi David Greenstein\, Josh Rosenberg\, Anne Albert\, and Jessica Simon Pollock leading breakout sessions on Saturday afternoon\nSunday brunch and lecture with Claire Finkelstein\, Director of UPenn’s Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law\n\nClick here for full event information. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-urban-shabbaton-5785-a-weekend-to-sing-learn-connect-and-belong/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Classes,Discussions,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Lectures,Literature,Music,Observances,Shabbat,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T160833Z
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Goes to the Movies (Part 2) 
DESCRIPTION:Join the BZBI Sisterhood to see our very own Ilana Trachtman’s movie Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round.  \nBuy your tickets here before they sell out. More details to follow.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sisterhood-goes-to-the-movies-part-2/
LOCATION:The Weitzman\, 101 South Independence Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250115T153342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T153342Z
UID:27914-1739116800-1739131200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Super Bowl Sunday with Winter Shelter: Cook & Serve
DESCRIPTION:Do you have zero interest in the Super Bowl and want to find something else to do that day? Do you LOVE the Superbowl and want to watch it with a group of Philly sports fanatics? There’s room for both at the Tikkun Olam Committee’s Super Bowl Sunday at Trinity Memorial Church’s Winter Shelter. \nTrinity Memorial Church is home to a shelter of 22 beds for homeless men run by the Bethesda Project. Our own BZBI member Terry Hirshorn runs a program that prepares and serves dinner there every evening from November through April. The Tikkun Olam Committee has committed to preparing and serving the meal on Super Bowl Sunday – join us to shop\, cook\, serve\, or watch the game with the guys! \nDavida Charney has offered to coordinate our efforts. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up: BZBI @ Winter Shelter 2025. \nWe would love to make this an ongoing program – let Bill know if you’d like to commit to cooking or serving in March or April!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/super-bowl-sunday-with-winter-shelter-cook-serve/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T191434Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat B'yachad Home Hosted Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On February 21\, BZBI Community Members will open their homes to host fellow congregants for Shabbat Dinner. It is a great way to meet other BZBI members\, welcome new community members and start your own tradition of having Shabbat Dinner with BZBI friends and families. There will be guidelines for host families to help them facilitate such a meal and participants will also receive guidelines as an attendee. \n\nClick here to become a host for Shabbat B’yachad.\n\n\nClick here if you would like to be a guest of a Shabbat B’yachad hosted dinner.\n\nThe deadline for both forms is Tuesday\, February 4. Our matching committee will reach out to all that have signed up with guest and host information ahead of the dinner on February 21.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shabbat-byachad-home-hosted-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Social,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250227T213509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T213509Z
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SUMMARY:BZBI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The BZBI book club will be reviewing ​The Cost of Free Land: Jews\, Lakota\, and an American Inheritance by Rebecca Clarren. \nClick here to order your book ahead of the next meeting.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-book-club-3/
LOCATION:In the Chapel & on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
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SUMMARY:Hand in Hand: Creating a Shared Society in Israel
DESCRIPTION:Stay after kiddush on Saturday\, March 8 to hear from guest speaker Lee Gordon\, co-founder of the network of Hand in Hand schools. These integrated\, bilingual schools for Jewish and Arab Israeli children represent a model for a peaceful shared society in the Holy Land. Lee will share with us some of the unique challenges and successes facing the organization in the past year.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hand-in-hand-creating-a-shared-society-in-israel/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Lectures,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250225T183520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183520Z
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SUMMARY:Purim Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Purim block party in Fitler Square from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. There will be carnival games\, crafts\, face-painting\, a photo booth\, pretzels\, hamentashen\, Drag Queen Story Time\, Dr. Dani Dance Pants\, A DJ and more! For an all inclusive experience\, you can buy a wristband for $20 (drinks and food not included).  \nIf you wish to buy individual tickets for games and attractions\, you will also be able to do so! To volunteer for the block party\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/purim-block-party-2/
LOCATION:Fitler Square\, Pine Street between 23rd & 24th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Holidays,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250225T183725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183725Z
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SUMMARY:Megillah Reading\, Purim Pub & Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:BZBI welcomes all to attend the Megillah reading at 7:30 PM in the Goldberg Sanctuary and participate in our costume contest during the reading. Costume contest categories include: Best Jewish/ Biblical costume\, Best Group costume and Best Pun costume.  \nAfterwards\, a Purim pub will take place at 9:00 PM in the Kahaner Auditorium with Karaoke\, snacks and drinks (for adults and children). 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/megillah-reading-purim-pub-karaoke/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Holidays,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250321T144254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150809Z
UID:28041-1742803200-1742835600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Clean Your Pantry for Pesah Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Donate unopened packages of canned goods\, pasta\, rice\, chickpeas and legumes for our annual Pesah Food Drive! A bin will be available in the 18th Street Lobby to drop off donations.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/clean-your-pantry-for-pesah-food-drive-2/2025-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T190000
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CREATED:20250321T143921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T143921Z
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SUMMARY:Passover Q&A with Rabbi Abe Friedman 
DESCRIPTION:Nothing in the Jewish year provokes as many questions as Passover: Where do I shop? How do you make little origami frogs? How long should my Seder be? What is Slivovitz\, anyway? And this year\, when the first Seder falls on Saturday night\, there’s even more to think through as we prepare for the Shabbat that is also erev Pesah.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/passover-qa-with-rabbi-abe-friedman/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250321T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150010Z
UID:28059-1743251400-1743256800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Trans Allyship Shabbat: A Training and Discussion with Galia Godel 
DESCRIPTION:As attacks on the LGBT community have grown in the last several months\, BZBI has invited Galia Godel\, Program Manager of the LGBTQ Initiative at Philadelphia’s Jewish Family and Children’s Services\, to speak to our congregation after kiddush. Galia will explain concepts related to gender and sexuality\, take questions from the community\, and speak about ways that BZBI can continue to support our queer and trans members. If you are part of the LGBTQ community or have queer and trans family members\, you are also warmly invited to speak about your own experiences.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/trans-allyship-shabbat-a-training-and-discussion-with-galia-godel/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Everyone,Lectures,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250321T150151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150151Z
UID:28062-1743327900-1743330600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Shofar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn to blow the shofar? Learn the basics from experienced shofar blowers\, and try out your skills. If you’re interested in blowing shofar for BZBI for the High Holidays\, or just curious about how it works\, join us for a quick workshop after minyan. Bring your own shofar if you have one. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shofar-workshop/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Everyone,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250321T150405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150405Z
UID:28065-1743618600-1743624000@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Avi Wisnia: How Saba Kept Singing - Presentation with Live Music and Discussion 
DESCRIPTION:BZBI hosts renowned performer and educator Avi Wisnia as he presents his award-winning documentary film “How Saba Kept Singing.” We will bear witness to The Shoah\, experience the documentation of this historical atrocity\, and then participate in a guided discussion with the film’s director. Mr. Wisnia will also perform live music from the period as a tribute to his Saba. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Click here to register. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/avi-wisnia-how-saba-kept-singing-presentation-with-live-music-and-discussion/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art Exhibition,Discussions,Everyone,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250321T150552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150552Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging Divides in Israel: An Israeli Rabbi's Perspective 
DESCRIPTION:At a time when the country’s unity is more important than ever\, Rabbi Arie Hasit (Associate Dean of the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary in Jerusalem) has a track record of bridging divides between different communities in Israel. What will it take to unite the Jewish state in the face of its immense challenges\, and what important role can American Jews play here and now in making sure Israel is a pluralistic\, open\, and democratic society? \nJoin us for a free brunch sponsored by Mercaz and the WZO featuring a discussion as well as an opportunity to vote in the World Zionist Organization elections. Click here to register. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bridging-divides-in-israel-an-israeli-rabbis-perspective/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Lectures,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T145251Z
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SUMMARY:Pesah Wine & Cheese Tasting 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Passover Wine and Cheese Tasting with Rosenberg Blue Star Wines. Buy all of your Passover wine and Barton’s chocolate candy for your Seders and support BZBI and our Youth & Family and Early Childhood Education Programs!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/pesah-wine-cheese-tasting/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Holidays,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250321T143720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T143720Z
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SUMMARY:Hol Hamoed Pesah Lunches at BZBI 
DESCRIPTION:BZBI will host catered\, kosher-for-Pesah lunches for the entire Center City Jewish community (BZBI members receive a discount). Please send the link on to those who might wish to join us. \nSign up today! \nVolunteers needed! Use this form to sign up.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hol-hamoed-pesah-lunches-at-bzbi/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250411T164314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T164314Z
UID:28106-1745434800-1745438400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:The Last Survivor: Honoring Ilse Korona & the Final Generation of Holocaust Survivors
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)\, join the BZBI community as we remember Ilse Korona\, who was (as far as we are aware) the last member of BZBI to have personally survived the horrors of the Shoah. Ilse passed away on November 19\, 2024; some in the BZBI community knew her and will share memories. \nWe will also show excerpts from Ilse’s testimony to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. What will it mean to turn to the next generations: to descendents of survivors and victims to keep the memories alive for us?
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-last-survivor-honoring-ilse-korona-the-final-generation-of-holocaust-survivors/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Observances,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250415T161756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150049Z
UID:28116-1745931600-1745937000@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha'Atzmaut
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 30 at 7:55 PM in the Klinghoffer Chapel for Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day for IDF Soldiers as well as civilian victims of terrorism)\, where BZBI will commemorate all of the fallen from 1948 through today and culminate with an uplifting celebration for Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day). We will hold a brief service at BZBI with songs\, prayer\, reflections and commemorations in person\, as a community\, together. Am Yisrael Chai! \nGather with others from BZBI on Tuesday\, April 29 at 1:00 PM\, the eve of Yom ha Zikaron\, to live-stream the 20th Annual Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony from Jerusalem. The gathering will take place at a private home in Center City; light refreshments will be available. For location and other information\, contact Davida Charney.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/yom-hazikaron-to-yom-haatzmaut/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Holidays,Observances,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250417T141545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T141545Z
UID:28124-1746264600-1746277200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Sisterhood Torah Fund Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join the BZBI Sisterhood to celebrate the 2024-2025 Torah Fund campaign\, Am Yisrael Chai. Marc Hersch\, BZBI’s Torah Reading Coordinator and 4th year rabbinical student at JTS\, will speak during services. A festive Kiddush will follow to mark the occasion. \nThrough Torah Fund contributions\, our Sisterhood\, and  conservative sisterhoods throughout the world\, financially support scholarships and programming at The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York\, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles\, Schechter Institutes of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem\, Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano in Buenos Aires\, and The Abraham J. Heschel Seminary in Potsdam.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sisterhood-torah-fund-shabbat-2/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Everyone,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250502T152808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T152808Z
UID:28150-1746470700-1746475200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk with Author & BZBI Member Sharon Musher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating book talk with author and BZBI member Sharon Musher. Her new book\, Promised Lands: Hadassah Kaplan and the Legacy of American Jewish Women in Early Twentieth-Century Palestine draws on the records of her grandmother\, the second daughter of Mordecai Kaplan – founder of Reconstructionism and initiator of the first bat mitzvah with Hadassah’s older sister. Focusing on an increasingly contentious topic – American Zionism – through social\, cultural\, and family history\, this readable and engaging book offers an intimate view into the interwar lives of Jewish women. \nAbout the Author: Sharon Ann Musher is Professor of History at Stockton University. She writes and teaches social\, cultural\, and oral history with a focus on the New Deal\, Jewish women\, and motherhood. She is the author of Democratic Art: The New Deal’s Influence on American Culture (University of Chicago Press\, 2015). \nThis event is free and no registration is required\, books will be available for purchase at the event (PayPal or cash). 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/book-talk-with-author-bzbi-member-sharon-musher/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250502T154527Z
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SUMMARY:Israel Engagement Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Israel Engagement Committee to plan for next year’s slate of Israel programming. If you have questions\, email committee chair Scott Shandler.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/israel-engagement-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250502T155923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T155923Z
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SUMMARY:Rittenhouse Community Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:The Rittenhouse Square neighborhood is home to one of the city’s most vibrant Jewish communities. We are lucky to have many synagogues and minyanim in the area\, including Spruce Street Minyan\, Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue\, and Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel (BZBI). Join us as we bring together these three communities for a very special Rittenhouse Community Shabbat on Friday\, May 9\, 2025. \nThe evening will begin with traditional egalitarian Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv at BZBI (300 South 18th Street\, 6:30 PM) and traditional Orthodox Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv at Mekor Habracha (1500 Walnut St\, #206\, 7:00 PM). The communities will then come together for a shared Shabbat dinner at the Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square) at approximately 7:45 PM. \nIn a time of polarization and intolerance\, let’s come together to promote unity\, joy\, and the celebration of Shabbat. Register here. \nThis dinner is supported by BZBI\, Mekor Habracha\, Spruce Street Minyan\, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia\, Center City Kehillah\, and OneTable. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/rittenhouse-community-shabbat/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Ethical Society\, 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Everyone,Families,Shabbat,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250411T162757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T162757Z
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SUMMARY:BZBI Book Club: The Last Ships from Hamburg by Steven Ujifusa
DESCRIPTION:Click here to order a copy of the book. Sheryl and Seth Gross are leading the discussion and the author will join us in person too! A Zoom link will be circulated closer to the time of the meeting.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-book-club-the-last-ships-from-hamburg-by-steven-ujifusa/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250411T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T164625Z
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross Blood Drive: In Partnership with BZBI & Tenth Presbyterian Church 
DESCRIPTION:Donate blood in May! BZBI is co-sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive at Tenth Presbyterian Church and we would like to have as many donors as we can. To sign up for a donation time slot\, please click here. \nBZBI is responsible for providing the volunteers during the Blood Drive to check folks in and hand out snacks. We need at least one person per hour to volunteer\, please click here if you can volunteer that day.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/american-red-cross-blood-drive-in-partnership-with-bzbi-tenth-presbyterian-church/
LOCATION:tenth presbyterian church\, 1701 Delancey Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T060000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250502T153016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T165003Z
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SUMMARY:Tikkun Leil Shavuot with Center City Kehillah
DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Leil Shavuot: The Jewish Night of Learning \nSunday\, June 1 at BZBI from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM  \n\n\nCenter City Philadelphia’s annual all-night community learning session for Shavuot is BACK — right here at BZBI! Join us for a full night of learning\, eating\, and praying together\, culminating in a sunrise Shacharit service. Register here. \n\nMaariv – 8:00 PM\nBZBI Dinner – 8:30 PM \nTikkun Leil Shavuot Program – 9:45 PM – 6:00 PM \n\nBefore the program starts\, BZBI will lead Maariv services and serve a dairy dinner\, register here for dinner – the deadline to sign up is May 27 by 5:00 PM.  \nMore information can be found at phillyshavuot.org.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tikkun-leil-shavuot-with-center-city-kehillah/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Classes,Discussions,Holidays,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20240507T162730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T190309Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Dinners & Kabbalat Shabbat Services
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Dinners & Kabbalat Shabbat Services\nFriday\, June 6 at 5:30\, 6:30 & 7:45 PM  \nJoin us for First Friday Dinners and Kabbalat Shabbat services for June! This will be the last of the series until next year\, so make sure to register. We will be celebrating Pride Shabbat – stay tuned for details on a special guest choir. \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION: For dinner we will have MEAT wraps from Panache by Foodarama (vegan wraps and vegan protein will be available). The hard deadline to sign up for the dinner is Friday\, May 30 at 12:00 PM. The Temple Office will be closed on Monday June 2 and Tuesday June 3 for Shavuot and won’t be able to accommodate your requests received after the deadline. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/first-friday-dinners-kabbalat-shabbat-services-2/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Parents,Shabbat,Young Professionals,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250521T191206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T191206Z
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SUMMARY:BZBI's Annual Meeting 
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees will review last year and update you on plans for the coming season! This meeting will be IN PERSON but congregants will have the option to tune in via Zoom. To access the link\, please contact our Programming & Outreach Coordinator Julia Pollock in the Temple Office.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbis-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090509
CREATED:20250605T154557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154557Z
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SUMMARY:Israel Engagement Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Am Yisrael Chai! Now more then ever\, we need you to join us in supporting Israel. Please join us and get involved in our upcoming event planning efforts. Subcommittees include: Speaker Series\, Anti-Semitism / Anti-Zionism\, Direct Israel Engagement\, Communications and Activism. Roll up your sleeves\, get involved and participate in various Israeli-themed events and activities. Please RSVP here in advance if possible. \nIf you have questions\, email committee chair Scott Shandler.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/israel-engagement-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Meeting
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