The novel tells the story of Shmuel Meir Lichtbencher, the last heir of a fictional Polish Hasidic dynasty, who flees the Holocaust to Mississippi and eventually New York City, where he becomes a musician playing blues alongside Black musicians. The book explores themes of faith, identity, and cross-cultural connections between Jewish and Black communities. Refreshments will... Read More
Join Matt Whitehorn and the BZBI Men's Club for two great games: Monday, December 1 at 7:00 PM: Jewish Heritage Night at the Flyers (vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins) - Purchase tickets here. Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM: Jewish Heritage Night at the Sixers (vs. the Washington Wizards) - Purchase tickets here.
Get ready for a fun-filled day for the whole family — the Hanukkah Happening includes: Tons of shopping with a wide variety of vendors at our Bazaar and BZBI Sisterhood Gift Shop - Downstairs in the Preschool Young Professionals Hanukkah Themed Cooking Class - Mr. Gregory's Kitchen & Culinary Center - Click here to register Delicious... Read More
Join the newly formed Young Professionals group at BZBI for a Hanukkah themed cooking class! This group is geared towards folks in their 20's and 30's to get together - and we are so excited to introduce the group with our first event in Mr. Gregory's Kitchen & Culinary Center. Click here to register. Questions... Read More
Join Rabbi Abi for a discussion of Jewish approaches to burial. What is the contemporary Jewish approach to cremation? What is "green burial" and can it be done in a Jewish way? Join us to learn and discuss.
We are called on to recite the Amidah so often—three or more times per day. But we rarely sit back to learn about it: where it came from, where it fits in the service, or how to tap into true kavanah. This three-part class begins a deeper exploration. Click here to register! December 3: Where... Read More
November 14 * December 12 * January 9 * March 13 * May 15 Enjoy a child-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service and stay for dinner to meet other families with children who participate in our preschool, Tot Shabbat, Neziner After School Judaics Program and Shabbat No’ar! Dinners are $36/household - stay tuned for registration.
We are pleased to invite the entire BZBI family to save the date for First Friday Dinners! This year, there are three main items to note: ALL of the dinners will be catered by BZBI’s preferred partner, Panache by Foodarama, Panache serves a variety of delicious food options and always sends more than we need, fulfilling the Jewish... Read More
Trinity Memorial Church is home to a shelter of 20 beds for homeless men run by the Bethesda Project. Our own BZBI member Terry Hirshorn coordinates dinner there every evening from November through April. The Tikkun Olam Committee is preparing and serving a meal one night each month – join us to serve and get to... Read More
Join the Congregational Learning Committee and the Men’s Club for World Wide Wrap Day on February 8! This is an opportunity to learn how to wrap tefillin ahead of Sunday morning minyan. Stick around after the service for a nosh and some text study with Diana Myers about the mitzvah of tefillin. We will have... Read More
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