JRA (Jewish Relief Agency) delivers food and essential household items to around 3,400 households monthly. JRA’s serves a diverse population of low-income individuals and families who are struggling with food insecurity. Volunteers help at the JRA warehouse by packing boxes and bags of food and delivering to JRA’s recipient households. JRA Juniors is for kids... Read More
Join the BZBI Sisterhood on a private tour of Jewish art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The cost of the private tour is $26 for seniors and $28 for others. If you would like to join the Sisterhood, please call the Temple Office (215-735-5148). For the Art Museum tour sign up, please click here.
Join the BZBI book club members as they discuss Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg. The discussion will be led by BZBI member Phyllis Fisher. Join by Zoom here.
Please join us for Shabbat services and Kiddush in honor of our beloved Phyllis Kramer, on January 28. If you would like to make a donation in her honor or sponsor Kiddush click here or please call the Temple office.
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.
First Fridays @ BZBI: February Kabbalat Shabbat and Catered Dinner Friday, February 3, 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. Families with young children are invited to an early dinner at 5:00 PM, and the entire community is invited for a late dinner at 7:00 PM. The cost is... Read More
Join BZBI in an alternative spiritual journey into the heart of Shabbat through yogic movement, meditation, and song with Dr. Deborah Glassman. Classes will take place on Saturday's from 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM in the Kahaner Auditorium monthly. Deborah is a certified yoga teacher and practices and studies an alignment based flow style yoga.... Read More
Last year, BZBI planted a brand-new tree outside the synagogue. Join us as we celebrate Etzi's first birthday just before Tu Bishvat, the traditional Jewish holiday of the trees. There will be crafts, treats, planting, and more! This event is free and open to the community but donations are always welcomed. To register for the... Read More
Have you wanted to wear a tallis or kippah but didn’t know where to start? Are you thinking about what you will wear on the bimah for your child’s brit mitzvah or other simcha? Are you interested in learning more about the mitzvot of Jewish ritual garb? Join us for a discussion and demonstration of... Read More
Enjoy a tasty vegan Kiddush sponsored by SHAMAYIM: Jewish Animal Advocacy. Educational materials about Jewish approaches to animal welfare will be provided. All are welcome!
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