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SUMMARY:On One Foot at BZBI - An Introduction to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Judaism is a world unto itself\, encompassing rituals\, ideas\, and thousands of years of history. If you’ve been curious about Jewish learning but didn’t know where to start\, this is the place for you! The American Jewish University’s On One Foot curriculum covers all of the essentials in an interactive format that encourages personal engagement. Join Rabbis Abe Friedman\, Abi Weber\, and many other community rabbis for a year-long adventure in Jewish learning. This course is ideal for students seeking a basic orientation to fundamental Jewish concepts. \nClasses meet weekly on a Monday at BZBI from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \nConversion Candidates and interested partners should register through the Goodblatt website. \nThis class is offered in cooperation with the Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy Introduction to Judaism Program sponsored by the Philadelphia Region of the Rabbinical Assembly\, which represents Conservative Jewish rabbis in Greater Philadelphia\, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. Students interested in conversion should schedule an appointment to meet with one of the BZBI rabbis.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/on-one-foot-at-bzbi-an-introduction-to-judaism/2025-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Families,Parents,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T204416Z
UID:27529-1738612800-1738616400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Zohar Class with Rabbi David Greenstein
DESCRIPTION:Word by word\, line by line\, page by page\, we follow the Zohar\, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings\, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound\, puzzling\, shocking and amusing\, the Zohar helps us\, through our study and our open discussions\, to taste of the Tree of Life. Our studies touch on such topics as the nature of God\, the relationship between God and the world\, the human soul\, the purpose of life\, Jewish traditions and their meanings\, sexuality and holiness\, good and evil\, caring for one’s self and caring for others. \nThis course will run every Monday throughout the academic year. The cost is $180 for BZBI members and $250 for community members. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/zohar-class-with-rabbi-david-greenstein/2025-02-03/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T083000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20230504T154255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T144207Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information.  \nTo join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tuesday-wednesday-morning-minyan/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20240814T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T135725Z
UID:27280-1738663200-1738666800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:The Books of Samuel with Rabbi Stone
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register  \nOne of the most important early prophetic books\, actually a transition between the period of the Judges and the period of the later Prophets\, the books also describe the transition from the tribal confederation to the centralized monarchy in Jewish history. We will be attuned to these historical issues\, while also tracing the maturing theology of these later biblical narratives. This class meets weekly on a Tuesday at 10:00 AM.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-books-of-samuel-with-rabbi-stone/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T090000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20240305T201054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T201054Z
UID:26766-1738743300-1738746000@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Mort Levine
DESCRIPTION: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). \nThis Torah study is free and open to everyone! Click here to access the daily Minyan link to connect to the class.  All texts are in English translation.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/torah-study-with-rabbi-mort-levine-2/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20240828T205412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T133520Z
UID:27432-1738746900-1738749600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:My Grown Up & Me at BZBI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program meets weekly on a Wednesday at 9:15 AM in the Klinghoffer Chapel! If there are breaks in the program we will let families know in advance.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/my-grown-up-me-at-bzbi/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Dance,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Music,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T194500
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20240903T174032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T174032Z
UID:27480-1738780200-1738784700@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Bootcamp Part 2 with Davida Charney: Read Prayer Book Hebrew!
DESCRIPTION: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 register. \nPlease note\, there is no class October 2\, 2024 (Rosh HaShanah) or November 27\, 2024 (Thanksgiving).There will also be a winter break starting December 18 and we will pick up again January 8\, 2025. \nContact Davida Charney (dcharney@austin.utexas.edu) with questions.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hebrew-bootcamp-part-2-with-davida-charney-read-prayer-book-hebrew/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Classes,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20241213T160741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T160833Z
UID:27850-1738870200-1738877400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Sisterhood Goes to the Movies (Part 2) 
DESCRIPTION:Join the BZBI Sisterhood to see our very own Ilana Trachtman’s movie Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round.  \nBuy your tickets here before they sell out. More details to follow.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sisterhood-goes-to-the-movies-part-2/
LOCATION:The Weitzman\, 101 South Independence Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250115T153342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T153342Z
UID:27914-1739116800-1739131200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Super Bowl Sunday with Winter Shelter: Cook & Serve
DESCRIPTION:Do you have zero interest in the Super Bowl and want to find something else to do that day? Do you LOVE the Superbowl and want to watch it with a group of Philly sports fanatics? There’s room for both at the Tikkun Olam Committee’s Super Bowl Sunday at Trinity Memorial Church’s Winter Shelter. \nTrinity Memorial Church is home to a shelter of 22 beds for homeless men run by the Bethesda Project. Our own BZBI member Terry Hirshorn runs a program that prepares and serves dinner there every evening from November through April. The Tikkun Olam Committee has committed to preparing and serving the meal on Super Bowl Sunday – join us to shop\, cook\, serve\, or watch the game with the guys! \nDavida Charney has offered to coordinate our efforts. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up: BZBI @ Winter Shelter 2025. \nWe would love to make this an ongoing program – let Bill know if you’d like to commit to cooking or serving in March or April!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/super-bowl-sunday-with-winter-shelter-cook-serve/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20230706T153006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T153006Z
UID:26821-1739624400-1739635200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Board Game Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join members of BZBI after Kiddush for Board Game Shabbat! Play some of your favorite games from Mahjongg to Wingspan. \nFeel free to bring your own Shabbat friendly game and Kosher snacks to share!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/board-game-shabbat-5/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Shabbat,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20231212T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T160936Z
UID:26797-1740076200-1740083400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:BZBI Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-board-meeting-2/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Discussions,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250107T191434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T191434Z
UID:27895-1740157200-1740171600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat B'yachad Home Hosted Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On February 21\, BZBI Community Members will open their homes to host fellow congregants for Shabbat Dinner. It is a great way to meet other BZBI members\, welcome new community members and start your own tradition of having Shabbat Dinner with BZBI friends and families. There will be guidelines for host families to help them facilitate such a meal and participants will also receive guidelines as an attendee. \n\nClick here to become a host for Shabbat B’yachad.\n\n\nClick here if you would like to be a guest of a Shabbat B’yachad hosted dinner.\n\nThe deadline for both forms is Tuesday\, February 4. Our matching committee will reach out to all that have signed up with guest and host information ahead of the dinner on February 21.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shabbat-byachad-home-hosted-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Social,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250227T213509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T213509Z
UID:27996-1741201200-1741204800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:BZBI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The BZBI book club will be reviewing ​The Cost of Free Land: Jews\, Lakota\, and an American Inheritance by Rebecca Clarren. \nClick here to order your book ahead of the next meeting.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-book-club-3/
LOCATION:In the Chapel & on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250227T213350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T213400Z
UID:27994-1741438800-1741442400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Hand in Hand: Creating a Shared Society in Israel
DESCRIPTION:Stay after kiddush on Saturday\, March 8 to hear from guest speaker Lee Gordon\, co-founder of the network of Hand in Hand schools. These integrated\, bilingual schools for Jewish and Arab Israeli children represent a model for a peaceful shared society in the Holy Land. Lee will share with us some of the unique challenges and successes facing the organization in the past year.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hand-in-hand-creating-a-shared-society-in-israel/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Lectures,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250225T183520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183520Z
UID:27986-1741532400-1741539600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Purim Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Purim block party in Fitler Square from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. There will be carnival games\, crafts\, face-painting\, a photo booth\, pretzels\, hamentashen\, Drag Queen Story Time\, Dr. Dani Dance Pants\, A DJ and more! For an all inclusive experience\, you can buy a wristband for $20 (drinks and food not included).  \nIf you wish to buy individual tickets for games and attractions\, you will also be able to do so! To volunteer for the block party\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/purim-block-party-2/
LOCATION:Fitler Square\, Pine Street between 23rd & 24th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Holidays,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250225T183725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183725Z
UID:27989-1741894200-1741903200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Megillah Reading\, Purim Pub & Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:BZBI welcomes all to attend the Megillah reading at 7:30 PM in the Goldberg Sanctuary and participate in our costume contest during the reading. Costume contest categories include: Best Jewish/ Biblical costume\, Best Group costume and Best Pun costume.  \nAfterwards\, a Purim pub will take place at 9:00 PM in the Kahaner Auditorium with Karaoke\, snacks and drinks (for adults and children). 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/megillah-reading-purim-pub-karaoke/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Holidays,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250321T144254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150809Z
UID:28041-1742803200-1742835600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Clean Your Pantry for Pesah Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Donate unopened packages of canned goods\, pasta\, rice\, chickpeas and legumes for our annual Pesah Food Drive! A bin will be available in the 18th Street Lobby to drop off donations.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/clean-your-pantry-for-pesah-food-drive-2/2025-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250321T143921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T143921Z
UID:28038-1742839200-1742842800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Passover Q&A with Rabbi Abe Friedman 
DESCRIPTION:Nothing in the Jewish year provokes as many questions as Passover: Where do I shop? How do you make little origami frogs? How long should my Seder be? What is Slivovitz\, anyway? And this year\, when the first Seder falls on Saturday night\, there’s even more to think through as we prepare for the Shabbat that is also erev Pesah.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/passover-qa-with-rabbi-abe-friedman/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250321T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150010Z
UID:28059-1743251400-1743256800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Trans Allyship Shabbat: A Training and Discussion with Galia Godel 
DESCRIPTION:As attacks on the LGBT community have grown in the last several months\, BZBI has invited Galia Godel\, Program Manager of the LGBTQ Initiative at Philadelphia’s Jewish Family and Children’s Services\, to speak to our congregation after kiddush. Galia will explain concepts related to gender and sexuality\, take questions from the community\, and speak about ways that BZBI can continue to support our queer and trans members. If you are part of the LGBTQ community or have queer and trans family members\, you are also warmly invited to speak about your own experiences.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/trans-allyship-shabbat-a-training-and-discussion-with-galia-godel/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Everyone,Lectures,Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T103000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250321T150151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150151Z
UID:28062-1743327900-1743330600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Shofar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn to blow the shofar? Learn the basics from experienced shofar blowers\, and try out your skills. If you’re interested in blowing shofar for BZBI for the High Holidays\, or just curious about how it works\, join us for a quick workshop after minyan. Bring your own shofar if you have one. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shofar-workshop/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Everyone,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250321T150405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150405Z
UID:28065-1743618600-1743624000@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Avi Wisnia: How Saba Kept Singing - Presentation with Live Music and Discussion 
DESCRIPTION:BZBI hosts renowned performer and educator Avi Wisnia as he presents his award-winning documentary film “How Saba Kept Singing.” We will bear witness to The Shoah\, experience the documentation of this historical atrocity\, and then participate in a guided discussion with the film’s director. Mr. Wisnia will also perform live music from the period as a tribute to his Saba. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Click here to register. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/avi-wisnia-how-saba-kept-singing-presentation-with-live-music-and-discussion/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art Exhibition,Discussions,Everyone,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250321T150552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150552Z
UID:28068-1743933600-1743942600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Bridging Divides in Israel: An Israeli Rabbi's Perspective 
DESCRIPTION:At a time when the country’s unity is more important than ever\, Rabbi Arie Hasit (Associate Dean of the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary in Jerusalem) has a track record of bridging divides between different communities in Israel. What will it take to unite the Jewish state in the face of its immense challenges\, and what important role can American Jews play here and now in making sure Israel is a pluralistic\, open\, and democratic society? \nJoin us for a free brunch sponsored by Mercaz and the WZO featuring a discussion as well as an opportunity to vote in the World Zionist Organization elections. Click here to register. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bridging-divides-in-israel-an-israeli-rabbis-perspective/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Lectures,Social Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250321T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T145251Z
UID:28055-1744045200-1744052400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Pesah Wine & Cheese Tasting 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Passover Wine and Cheese Tasting with Rosenberg Blue Star Wines. Buy all of your Passover wine and Barton’s chocolate candy for your Seders and support BZBI and our Youth & Family and Early Childhood Education Programs!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/pesah-wine-cheese-tasting/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Holidays,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250321T143720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T143720Z
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SUMMARY:Hol Hamoed Pesah Lunches at BZBI 
DESCRIPTION:BZBI will host catered\, kosher-for-Pesah lunches for the entire Center City Jewish community (BZBI members receive a discount). Please send the link on to those who might wish to join us. \nSign up today! \nVolunteers needed! Use this form to sign up.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hol-hamoed-pesah-lunches-at-bzbi/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
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SUMMARY:The Last Survivor: Honoring Ilse Korona & the Final Generation of Holocaust Survivors
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)\, join the BZBI community as we remember Ilse Korona\, who was (as far as we are aware) the last member of BZBI to have personally survived the horrors of the Shoah. Ilse passed away on November 19\, 2024; some in the BZBI community knew her and will share memories. \nWe will also show excerpts from Ilse’s testimony to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. What will it mean to turn to the next generations: to descendents of survivors and victims to keep the memories alive for us?
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-last-survivor-honoring-ilse-korona-the-final-generation-of-holocaust-survivors/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Observances,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250415T161756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150049Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha'Atzmaut
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 30 at 7:55 PM in the Klinghoffer Chapel for Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day for IDF Soldiers as well as civilian victims of terrorism)\, where BZBI will commemorate all of the fallen from 1948 through today and culminate with an uplifting celebration for Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day). We will hold a brief service at BZBI with songs\, prayer\, reflections and commemorations in person\, as a community\, together. Am Yisrael Chai! \nGather with others from BZBI on Tuesday\, April 29 at 1:00 PM\, the eve of Yom ha Zikaron\, to live-stream the 20th Annual Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony from Jerusalem. The gathering will take place at a private home in Center City; light refreshments will be available. For location and other information\, contact Davida Charney.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/yom-hazikaron-to-yom-haatzmaut/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Holidays,Observances,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250417T141545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T141545Z
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Torah Fund Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join the BZBI Sisterhood to celebrate the 2024-2025 Torah Fund campaign\, Am Yisrael Chai. Marc Hersch\, BZBI’s Torah Reading Coordinator and 4th year rabbinical student at JTS\, will speak during services. A festive Kiddush will follow to mark the occasion. \nThrough Torah Fund contributions\, our Sisterhood\, and  conservative sisterhoods throughout the world\, financially support scholarships and programming at The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York\, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles\, Schechter Institutes of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem\, Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano in Buenos Aires\, and The Abraham J. Heschel Seminary in Potsdam.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sisterhood-torah-fund-shabbat-2/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Everyone,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250502T152808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T152808Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk with Author & BZBI Member Sharon Musher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating book talk with author and BZBI member Sharon Musher. Her new book\, Promised Lands: Hadassah Kaplan and the Legacy of American Jewish Women in Early Twentieth-Century Palestine draws on the records of her grandmother\, the second daughter of Mordecai Kaplan – founder of Reconstructionism and initiator of the first bat mitzvah with Hadassah’s older sister. Focusing on an increasingly contentious topic – American Zionism – through social\, cultural\, and family history\, this readable and engaging book offers an intimate view into the interwar lives of Jewish women. \nAbout the Author: Sharon Ann Musher is Professor of History at Stockton University. She writes and teaches social\, cultural\, and oral history with a focus on the New Deal\, Jewish women\, and motherhood. She is the author of Democratic Art: The New Deal’s Influence on American Culture (University of Chicago Press\, 2015). \nThis event is free and no registration is required\, books will be available for purchase at the event (PayPal or cash). 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/book-talk-with-author-bzbi-member-sharon-musher/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250502T154527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T154527Z
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SUMMARY:Israel Engagement Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Israel Engagement Committee to plan for next year’s slate of Israel programming. If you have questions\, email committee chair Scott Shandler.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/israel-engagement-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T115526
CREATED:20250502T155923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T155923Z
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SUMMARY:Rittenhouse Community Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:The Rittenhouse Square neighborhood is home to one of the city’s most vibrant Jewish communities. We are lucky to have many synagogues and minyanim in the area\, including Spruce Street Minyan\, Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue\, and Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel (BZBI). Join us as we bring together these three communities for a very special Rittenhouse Community Shabbat on Friday\, May 9\, 2025. \nThe evening will begin with traditional egalitarian Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv at BZBI (300 South 18th Street\, 6:30 PM) and traditional Orthodox Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv at Mekor Habracha (1500 Walnut St\, #206\, 7:00 PM). The communities will then come together for a shared Shabbat dinner at the Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square) at approximately 7:45 PM. \nIn a time of polarization and intolerance\, let’s come together to promote unity\, joy\, and the celebration of Shabbat. Register here. \nThis dinner is supported by BZBI\, Mekor Habracha\, Spruce Street Minyan\, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia\, Center City Kehillah\, and OneTable. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/rittenhouse-community-shabbat/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Ethical Society\, 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Everyone,Families,Shabbat,Social
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