BZBI Book Club Meeting and Potluck Dinner: Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile and Repair by Cuban-American Jewish writer and conservator, Rosa Lowinger Join us for this special evening to honor both our very own Virginia (Ginny) Greene and the author, Rosa Lowinger. The author will personally attend our event and Ginny will lead our discussion.... Read More
Join Dr. Deborah Glassman for an embodied experience of the weekly Torah portion. The physical practice of yoga will bring you into deeper connection with yourself, your community and the meaning of Shabbat. Registration is required for these classes, and non-members must pay in advance. The cost is $18 per session for BZBI members and... Read More
We have some truly wonderful vendors coming: Born Yesterday, Philly Homer, Sylvie and Gold, Strut This, All Aboard Candy and many more! There is a $10 entry fee (includes drinks and light bites) register here!
Join us at BZBI as Co-Author Devra Ferst and Rabbi Abi Weber discuss The Jewish Holiday Table. This event is free and open to the public, please click here to register and to make a $10 donation towards security. The program starts promptly at 7:30 PM, join us at 6:45 PM for nosh and book-signing! ... Read More
BZBI is excited to launch The BZBI Jewish Music Series, a set of four concerts that highlight the best of emerging Jewish cultural and liturgical music, honor traditional Jewish genres, and enrich our community's spiritual life. Sign up for the full series now to save more than 18% on ticket costs. Better yet: become a sponsor or... Read More
We will be wrapping items and packing snacks from our donation collections for clients of the Bethesda Project. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please reach out to Julia Pollock or Eileen Dwell. You can also drop off baked goods at BZBI for Howies House and Gift of Life from 1:00 to 2:00 PM... Read More
Join us for a brief reflection and then twenty minutes of sitting together in meditation. All are welcome —whether you have an established practice or have never sat still for more than two minutes in your life or anything in between! We conclude in time to rejoin the main service for Torah reading.
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!
Can't wait for Hanukkah? Ready to start eating more latkes? Join us for a pre-Hanukkah gathering featuring yummy eats and an intense competition that will imagine what it would look like if Bob Barker were Jewish. Register here (optional donation encouraged)! Drinks are BYOB.
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