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Lag BaOmer with Marni Loffman: Final Concert of the BZBI Jewish Music Series

BZBI Sanctuary

Join the BZBI community as we celebrate the mystical holiday of Lag BaOmer with the final concert of the BZBI Jewish Music Series. Marni Loffman is an up-and-coming musician whose debut album, the long short path, combines elements of Ashkenazi nusach with contemporary American genres including folk, pop, jazz, and neo-soul. Marni writes, "This album is an invitation to connect from... Read More

Serve for 8: Wrap Up Event and Baked Goods Drop Off

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We will be wrapping items and packing snacks from our donation collections for clients of the Bethesda Project. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please reach out to Julia Pollock or Eileen Dwell. You can also drop off baked goods at BZBI for Howies House and Gift of Life from 1:00 to 2:00 PM... Read More

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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!

Pre-Hanukkah Party: The Gelt is Right

Kahaner Auditorium

Can't wait for Hanukkah? Ready to start eating more latkes? Join us for a pre-Hanukkah gathering featuring yummy eats and an intense competition that will imagine what it would look like if Bob Barker were Jewish. Register here (optional donation encouraged)! Drinks are BYOB.

Serve for 8: Trinity Winter Shelter Volunteering

Trinity Memorial Church 2212 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

Each year BZBI cooks and serves 20-25 men who reside in the Trinity Church at 22nd and Spruce Streets. It’s a wonderful experience for all involved as we “break bread” together. You can participate in a number of ways: Select an item(s) to drop off at the church (on December 25 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM). Click... Read More

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Torah Study with Rabbi Mort Levine

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In 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

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My Grown Up & Me at BZBI

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Join us for music and movement for infants, toddlers and their grown ups! Classes cost $18 or 4 for $60 if you register in advance and $20 at the door. Please use this registration link to sign up for classes. This program meets weekly on a Wednesday at 9:15 AM in the Klinghoffer Chapel! If there... Read More

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Hebrew Bootcamp Part 2 with Davida Charney: Read Prayer Book Hebrew!

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This weekly class is for anyone who wants to learn to read Hebrew. We focus on the letters in the alef-bet and build up vocabulary and basic grammar. The clever and effective materials come from the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP). Those who attended the summer Reading Bootcamp will have a headstart but all are welcome! Click here to... Read More