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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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SUMMARY:Winter Shelter Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 at Trinity Memorial Church (2212 Spruce St)  \nTrinity Memorial Church is home to a shelter for homeless men run by the Bethesda Project. For 29 years our own BZBI member Terry Hirshorn has volunteered to coordinate the many neighborhood groups which provide and serve dinner each night for the men from November through April. \nJoin the Tikkun Olam Committee by volunteering to prepare food in your own home and then deliver it AND/OR to serve a meal and get to know the guys! \nSign up using this link by Friday 11/6 to provide a dish AND/OR serve the November meal. Please see the guidelines on that page. You’re encouraged to also sign up now for December and January.\n\nContact Laurie Segal with any questions.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/winter-shelter-volunteering-2/
CATEGORIES:Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T210000
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SUMMARY:Simply Social Night of Shorts at the Philadelphia Jewish Film & Media Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the BZBI community & Sisterhood for a simply social Night of Shorts at the Philadelphia Jewish Film & Media Festival! \nClick here to purchase tickets! \nUse code BZBI for $5 off.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/simply-social-night-of-shorts-at-the-philadelphia-jewish-film-media-festival/
LOCATION:The Weitzman\, 101 South Independence Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T203000
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SUMMARY:The Mirror of the Times: A Bilingual Anthology of Nathan Alterman’s Poetry with Dr. Rachel Korazim and Dr. Yizhar Hess
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the poetry of Nathan Alterman through a new bilingual anthology of his poems\, The Mirror of the Times\, a project spearheaded by Dr. Rachel Korazim with the Vice Chair of the World Zionist Organization\, Dr. Yizhar Hess. Many of the poems are available in English for the first time. \nAs a journalist\, labor leader\, and poet\, Nathan Alterman was a prominent figure both before and after Israel’s statehood. Once a week for 24 years\, he published columns in verse about political\, social\, and moral challenges of his day in the Histadrut daily paper Davar. One of the central voices of modern Hebrew poetry\, Alterman wrote in response to the political and moral challenges of his time\, combining sharp critique with a deep commitment to Israel. \nDr. Rachel Korazim is a leading Jewish educator and internationally renowned teacher of Israeli literature\, known for bringing Hebrew poetry to life for diverse audiences around the world. \nThrough selected poems\, Rachel and Yizhar will explore Alterman’s questions about Israel\, responsibility\, and the role of a moral voice in times of crisis and how these questions continue to resonate in Israel today. \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-mirror-of-the-times-a-bilingual-anthology-of-nathan-altermans-poetry-with-dr-rachel-korazim-and-dr-yizhar-hess/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Everyone,Lectures,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T203000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Dinners for Young Professionals at BZBI
DESCRIPTION:Kabbalat shabbat services followed by dinner for young professionals on October 9\, November 20\, and December 18. Register HERE.  \nServices will be led by Rabbi Annie beginning at 6:30 PM. We expect to begin dinner at 7:15pm. \nMenu is TBD. It will be vegetarian\, cooked in our kosher kitchen. \nYou are welcome to BYOB. Please note that if you bring wine\, it must have a hechsher. \nReach out to BZBIYoungProfessionals@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shabbat-dinners-for-young-professionals-at-bzbi/2026-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat,Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T140000
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Happening
DESCRIPTION:Here’s what’s happening: \n\nHanukkah-themed crafts and activities\nFace painting\nShopping at The Sisterhood Gift Shop for all your Hanukkah needs\, and NEW this year\, gift-wrapping paper!\nFood available for purchase\n\nOne wristband = tons of fun! Each wristband includes access to all crafts\, games\, and special activities. \nWristbands: $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the event. Click here to purchase.  \nBring the family\, bring your friends\, get into the holiday spirit\, and join us for a morning of Hanukkah fun!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hanukkah-happening-2/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T140000
DTSTAMP:20261106T231120
CREATED:20261027T170406Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong\, Mimosas & Mitzvahs 
DESCRIPTION:Calling all mahjong lovers! Grab your favorite playing partners and join us for a day of tiles\, tasty brunch bites\, mimosas\, and mitzvahs!\nEnjoy open mahjong play\, a silent auction\, and a 50/50 raffle while helping support HIAS Pennsylvania and Project HOME. \nClick here to register. \nCome for the mahjong. Stay for the mimosas. Leave knowing you’ve made a difference.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/mahjong-mimosas-mitzvahs/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Social,Social Action
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
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SUMMARY:Israeli Art Exhibition & Vendor Fair 
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Hanukkah for a two-day Israeli Art Exhibition and Vendor Fair on December 7 and 8 that offers a wide variety of gifts for your families\, friends and loved ones. \nA group of 30 artists and gallery representatives from Israel will be visiting BZBI and offering their works for sale. The collection will include art in many different mediums\, along with jewelry\, Judaica and handwoven tallitot. There will be a range of price points\, from affordable gifts to high-end art and jewelry.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/israeli-art-exhibition-vendor-fair/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Everyone,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T193000
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SUMMARY:BZBI Sisterhood Planning Meeting 
DESCRIPTION:The Sisterhood meets monthly on the following dates: \n\nMonday\, October 5\, 6:15pm\, BZBI/Zoom\nMonday\, November 2\, 6:15pm\, BZBI/Zoom\nMonday\, December 7\, 6:15pm\, Zoom Only\nMonday\, January 11 (tentative)\, 6:15pm\, Zoom Only\nMonday\, February 1\, 6:15pm\, Zoom Only\nMonday\, March 1\, 6:15pm\, BZBI/Zoom\nMonday\, April 5\, 7pm\, BZBI only\nMonday\, May 3\, 6:15pm BZBI/Zoom\nMonday\, June 7\, 6:15pm\, BZBI only (Potluck in Kahaner)\n\n\nClick here to attend by Zoom – the passcode is BZBISISTER.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-sisterhood-planning-meeting/2026-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T210000
DTSTAMP:20261106T231120
CREATED:20261105T214003Z
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SUMMARY:BZBI's First Latkepalooza Latke-Making Competition 
DESCRIPTION:Think you make the best latkes? Now’s your chance to prove it! Join us for our first ever Latkepalooza Latke-Making Competition on Wednesday\, December 9 and show off your favorite latke recipe. \nBZBI will provide the potatoes and oil\, cooks bring the rest of their kosher ingredients to create their own delicious latke masterpieces! \nPrizes will be awarded for: \n\nBest Latke\nMost Unique Latke\n\nRegister HERE to be a cook\, or simply come hungry and join us for a taste-testing extravaganza (taste all the latkes for just $20). \nWhether you’re flipping latkes or sampling them\, it’s sure to be a crispy\, delicious time!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbis-first-latkepalooza-latke-making-competition/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T190000
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SUMMARY:L'Dor Vador Multigenerational Shabbat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/ldor-vador-multigenerational-shabbat/2026-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Shabbat
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