HipCityKiddush: Judaism and Animal Advocacy

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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!

What’s Next for Israel? An Evening with the Israel Policy Forum’s Michael Koplow

BZBI Sanctuary

As Israel swears in a new government that looks radically different from the previous one, what can we expect to see in the Middle East? Join BZBI and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Philadelphia for an evening with political analyst Michael Koplow. Following the program, young professionals are invited to have a drink... Read More

Board Game Shabbat

Kahaner Auditorium

Join members of BZBI after Kiddush for Board Game Shabbat! From 1:00  to 4:00 PM, play some of your favorite games including Scrabble, Bananagrams, Mahjong, Rummy Cube, LCR Game, Cards, and Uno. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is preferred, but not required. Feel free to bring your own Shabbat friendly game! Contact Liat for more information. To register,... Read More

BZBI Ski Trip to Elk Mountain

Elk Mountain 344 Elk Mountain Road, Union Dale, PA

The BZBI ski trip is ON! Unfortunately, we did not have enough registrants to secure a bus, so we will be carpooling to the mountain. If you would like to join, please email Rabbi Abi directly at rabbiweber@bzbi.org to let her know if you have a car or are in need of a ride. Please purchase your tickets directly... Read More

Who Runs Philadelphia? Philadelphia Political Education Training and Planning Session

Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Major elections are coming up in Philadelphia that could change the direction of city government. How can you be part of that process? Join POWER Interfaith for a political education training and planning session at Congregation Rodeph Shalom. Register here for the in-person event or sign up for a virtual option on Monday, February 27.

First Friday Shabbat Dinner @ BZBI

Kahaner Auditorium

Join us as we celebrate First Fridays @ BZBI with a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner.  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. Feel free to BYOKW (bring your own kosher wine). The cost is $18 per adult and $12 per... Read More

Shabbhakti Yoga with Deb Glassman

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

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

Save Chinatown Coalition: A Chance to Learn More

Kahaner Auditorium

Residents and businesses in Philadelphia's Chinatown are concerned about a proposed basketball arena to be built in Center City. Casey Butcher, an organizer with POWER Interfaith, will join BZBI's kiddush to speak more about these concerns and to answer questions from our community.

Erev Purim 2023 Purim Pub and Karaoke

Kahaner Auditorium

Join BZBI in the Kahaner Auditorium for a Purim pub and Karaoke at 8:00 PM after the Megillah reading. Light snacks, drinks, and music will be provided for congregants to enjoy and celebrate. Feel free to bring your own drinks of choice to have and share with others.

2023 Purim Block Party

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

BZBI will be hosting a free Purim block party on March 7th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM in Fitler Square! Activities will include carnival games (and fabulous prizes), a face painter, DJ Aluminum, Dr. Dani Dancepants, Drag Queen Story Time, a Photobooth, hamentashen and more! Activity tickets to play the games will be $1/ticket or... Read More