BZBI Welcomes Israeli Poet and Activist Adi Keissar
BZBI SanctuaryJoin us as Adi shares her poetry and experiences growing up in Israel, her family's Yemenite background and how personal identity impacts culture in Israel.
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Exploring the Talmud with Rabbi Stone
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Join Rabbi Stone and his students as they explore the Talmud and probe philosophy through civil and criminal law. This course meets on Zoom only, every Monday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. To sign up, click here!
Monday Evening Minyan
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Join us for Monday evening Minyan on Zoom and in the BZBI Chapel: click here for more information. Click here to join the Monday evening Minyan on Zoom.
Pirkei Avot Class
BZBI chapel 0Pirkei Avot, usually translated as ‘Ethics of the Fathers,’ is a fascinating and central Jewish text. Part of the Mishnah, it contains teachings of the sages on ethical living, proper interactions with others, how to find the balance between the spiritual and material, and so much more. Traditionally, one of the ways it is studied... Read More
From Grief to Hope: Transition Ceremony from Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut
BZBI chapel 0Each year, Israel observes Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) just one day prior to Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day). This year, as we mourn the devastation of the last six months as well as the many losses throughout Israel's history, we also hold space for hope as we celebrate Israel's resilience. Join us at BZBI as we... Read More
Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
Zoom Only 0Mondays, 8:00-9:15 PM Word 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... Read More
The 12 Minor Prophets with Rabbi Stone
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Join Rabbi Stone and his students as they study the 12 minor prophets. This class will be held on Zoom only, on Tuesday's from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. To sign up for the class, click here.
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
Many BZBI events are being held online. 0Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information. To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.
Torah Study with Rabbi Mort Levine
Zoom Only 0In honor of the (soon-to-be) opening of our newly remodeled kitchen, the Wednesday morning Torah study group will be examining various prayers and other sources dealing with food and its preparation. On February 28, the group will start a study of the Birkat HaMazon (Grace after Meals). This Torah study is free and open to... Read More
Sima’s Stitchers Takes a New Twist
The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PAWant to learn how to knit caps for IDF soldiers? Need knitting lessons? Know how to knit but need directions for these caps? Eileen Dwell is willing to provide you with private or small group lessons at a mutually convenient time in person or on Zoom. Yes, lessons can be on Zoom! Do you still... Read More
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