Volunteer Appreciation Shabbat 

There are over 200 volunteers at BZBI that make programming, classes and events a reality. Every member at BZBI knows a volunteer - this year, honor them by contributing to our festive kiddush. We will celebrate our volunteers on January 18 during both Shabbat services and Kiddush. Click here to make a donation towards Kiddush... 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!

Serve for 8: Volunteer at MANNA

Join your BZBI community on MLK, Jr. Day at MANNA to help prepare food for people living with serious illness. We have committed to filling the evening shift (5:00 - 8:00 PM) at the MANNA facility at 420 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 and would love to see you there! Teens 14+ years old are... Read More

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Voices of Jewish American Poets: Thursday Lunch and Learn

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Join congregant Nancy Leaderman to explore and discuss the wide-ranging perspectives of Jewish American poets. Bring your lunch (dairy or parve) and dive into some amazing poems. No prior knowledge or preparation required, but registration is appreciated. Click here to register.

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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.

Refugee Shabbat 

The needs of immigrant families will be greater than ever this year. During Shabbat morning services we'll hear from Philippe Weisz, Director of Legal Services for HIAS PA. Just a few days after the Inauguration, Philippe will share his professional perspective on the new administration’s challenges to immigration policy and services. After Kiddush, join us... Read More

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Shabbat Services

In the Sanctuary & on Zoom 0

This 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. 

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Tot Shabbat

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Weekly on Shabbat at 11:15 AM in the Klinghoffer Chapel  The Tot Shabbat service engages the youngest members of our community in interactive Shabbat songs and stories. It is geared towards children 0-4 and their families, with older siblings always welcome! The atmosphere is casual – you and your little ones can relax, sing, and... Read More

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Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze

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Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical service: click here for more information.  To join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.