BZBI Book Talk with Member Brett Mandel: “Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting”

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In a 2020 candidate debate, President Trump declared, "Bad things happen in Philadelphia" - and later used the very real truth of Philadelphia corruption to lend credence to the idea that the election was stolen. More than a century after muckraking journalist Lincoln Steffens derided the city of Philadelphia as being “corrupt and contented,” Philadelphia... Read More

Reverse Tashlich 2024 

Schuylkill Banks Park 2501 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, September 29 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Schuylkill Banks at Lloyd Hall Recreation Center Temple Beth Zion - Beth Israel and Repair the Sea | Tikkun HaYam invites you to participate in Reverse Tashlich. Join Jewish communities around the world as we reverse the Tashlich tradition and pull our "sins" (debris) from local environments. BZBI will be providing those... Read More

RH2 in Rittenhouse Square is Back for its Tenth Year

Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for the 10th year of music in Rittenhouse Square with an evening of spirited music and payer. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and listen to wonderful music created by Dan Blacksberg + his extremely talented band of musicians. Your... Read More

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Sisterhood Monthly Planning Meeting

Kahaner Auditorium (in-person only) This is the last meeting of the 2024-25 program year for Sisterhood members. Please join us for a potluck dinner and meeting! Join on Zoom by clicking here. Passcode: BZBI

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Board Game Shabbat

Kahaner Auditorium

Join 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!

Shmini Azeret and October 7 Yizkor Memorial with Noa Reuveni

BZBI Sanctuary

Last year on Shmini Azeret the Jewish people suffered the worst massacre since the Shoah: the October 7 atrocities committed by Hamas. This year, we mark the yahrzeit of all the lives taken on that dark day with additional memorial prayers as part of our Shmini Azeret Yizkor service. In addition, BZBI has the privilege of hosting Noa... Read More

Simchat Torah Community Dinner 

Kahaner Auditorium

Even as we mourn the Hebrew anniversary of the October 7 attacks, we will come together as a community to celebrate Jewish resilience and the continued importance of our tradition. Join us for a festive Community Dinner (pre-registration required) followed by Hakafot Dancing (no registration required). Dinner will cost $15 per adult, $10 per child (children under 3 eat... Read More

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Friday Morning Mindful Minyan

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Join us for Friday morning Mindful Minyan: click here for more information. Join Friday Morning Mindful Minyan by clicking here.

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The Foundations of Rabbinic Midrash with Rabbi Stone

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 Click here to register We will turn our attention to one of the foundation documents that eventually furnished material used by the Rabbis in the formation of the Mishnah and the Talmud. The Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael, compiled in the early 3rd century is a commentary on the Torah with both narrative and legal pronouncements that... Read More