Board Game Shabbat
Kahaner AuditoriumJoin members of BZBI after Kiddush for Board Game Shabbat! Play some of your favorite games from Mahjongg to Wingspan. Feel free to bring your own Shabbat friendly game and Kosher snacks to share!
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Exploring the Talmud as Philosophy – Adult Education with Rabbi Ira F. Stone
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Exploring the Talmud as Philosophy Starting at the beginning of the Talmud, the first chapter of Tractate Berachot, we will try to determine what philosophic questions the authors/editors of the Talmud were exploring and how and why the text came into being in such an idiosyncratic form. Tuition for BZBI members is $180, and the... Read More
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound, puzzling, shocking and amusing, the Zohar helps us, through our study and our open discussions, to taste of the Tree of Life. Our studies touch on... Read More
Center City Kehillah Shavuot: A Community Night of Jewish Learning
The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PAStay up through sunrise with Center City Kehillah at the annual Shavuot Community Night of Jewish Learning! Enjoy an evening filled with discourse, community, and delicious dairy foods. The event will span from Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 PM until Friday, May 26 at 8:00 AM. The all night learning event will take place at... Read More
Monday Morning Minyan (Memorial Day)
BZBI chapel 0On Monday, May 29, Minyan will start at 9:00 AM, so you can sleep in and daven refreshed. There will be nosh, compliments of Sheryl and Seth Gross. This will be a Potluck Minyan, pick a prayer you've always wanted to lead and it's yours. No audition necessary. Dress is extremely casual.
BZBI Singing Group
BZBI SanctuaryDo you love to sing? Join BZBI's Singing Group! The last meeting of the season will be May 31, and singing group will continue again in the fall. This group is mask-optional. Please contact Liat with any questions, or to let her know you will be attending. We look forward to singing with you here!
First Fridays: Pride Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner
Kahaner AuditoriumJoin us for our next installment of First Fridays honoring Pride month! As usual - the early dinner will begin at 5:00 PM, a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat Service will follow at 6:00 PM, and the late dinner will be at 7:15 PM. Sign up today by clicking here. More information will follow in the coming days.
Friday Morning Mindful Minyan
Zoom Only 0Join us for Friday morning Mindful Minyan: click here for more information. Join Friday Morning Mindful Minyan by clicking here.
Shabbat Services
In the Sanctuary & on Zoom 0This week, BZBI holds services in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. The Zoom link for BZBI religious services changed in September. You can sign up for the new link here. You can download Siddur Sim Shalom, used during Shabbat by going here. The weekly Torah parashah can be found on our shofar blog, here. For more information, please click here.
Tot Shabbat on Saturday Mornings
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PAJoin 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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