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“Find Me, Okay?” Film Screening co-sponsored by The Weitzman and BZBI 

The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

Thursday, October 8 at 6:45 PM  "Find me, OK?" is a poignant documentary film following the family of Eden Yerushalmi after her abduction on October 7th and tragic murder in captivity.Rather than dwelling on violence, the film focuses on memory, grief, and survival through intimate interviews with Eden’s loved ones, supporting soldiers, and fellow bereaved mothers. Following the screening, director Yula Gidron... Read More

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Shabbat Dinners for Young Professionals at BZBI

Kabbalat shabbat services followed by dinner for young professionals on October 9, November 20, and December 18. Register HERE.  Services will be led by Rabbi Annie beginning at 6:30 PM. We expect to begin dinner at 7:15pm. Menu is TBD. It will be vegetarian, cooked in our kosher kitchen. You are welcome to BYOB. Please... Read More

Lev Shalem Weekday Siddur Launch 

BZBI chapel 0

Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan - Sunday, October 11 at 9:00 AM Minyan followed by brunch and discussion On October 11, we will begin using a new Siddur Lev Shalem for Weekdays prayerbook in our weekday minyanim. On this day when we celebrate renewal, we will use our new siddur for the first time during minyan for our... Read More

Tikkun Olam Lunch & Learn: There Shall Be No Needy

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM in the Klinghoffer Chapel Join Rabbi Annie Lewis and the Tikkun Olam Committee for our first Tikkun Olam Lunch & Learn of the new year 5787. Each month, we will meet to discuss There Shall Be No Needy: Pursuing Social Justice Through Jewish Law & Tradition by Rabbi... Read More

BZBI Quizzo Night 

Tuesday, October 13 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM Spend some time with your BZBI community and enjoy an evening of Quizzo! This is a family friendly event - welcome to people of all ages. Light pub snacks will be served and drinks will be available for purchase or BYOB! If you don't already have a team... Read More

L’Dor Vador Multigenerational Shabbat

All are invited to join this joyful, musical Kabbalat Shabbat service for families, grandparents, friends and the community. A 30-minute service will be followed by a pasta dinner from our partners at Panache catering. Click here to register.

Israel Goes to the Polls: A Conversation at BZBI with Dr. Shira Hebel Sela and Honorable Ramy Djerassi 

Kahaner Auditorium

This month, for the first time in four years, Israelis will go to the polls. Come to BZBI on Monday, October 19, to learn about that upcoming election: Israel’s parliamentary electoral system, the leaders and platforms of the principal parties, the most recent polling results, the prospects for forming a leadership coalition, and the historical... Read More

UNPACKING ISRAEL Featuring That Semite Yirmiyahu Danzig: A can’t miss event for all students!    

Kahaner Auditorium

How do you respond when someone shouts “Free Palestine” or accuses Israel of committing genocide or apartheid? Join Yirmiyahu for an engaging discussion about Israel and how to thoughtfully respond to the claims and rhetoric you encounter in classrooms, conversations, and social media. Dinner Provided by Mercaz Philly. Register here. For more information, please contact Larry... Read More