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
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.
Each year BZBI cooks and serves 20-25 men who reside in the Trinity Church at 22nd and Spruce Streets. It’s a wonderful experience for all involved as we “break bread” together. You can participate in a number of ways: Select an item(s) to drop off at the church (on December 25 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM). Click... Read More
Join us for the Philadelphia Flyers Jewish Heritage Night! Each ticket purchased includes a Jewish Heritage apron and raises money for BZBI! Click here to order your tickets. Items will be available for pick up the night of the game. Pick up your item at the Redemption Center located in the 11th Street Atrium by section... 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.
There are over 200 volunteers at BZBI that make programming, classes and events a reality. Every member at BZBI knows a volunteer - this year, honor them by contributing to our festive kiddush. We will celebrate our volunteers on January 18 during both Shabbat services and Kiddush. Click here to make a donation towards Kiddush... Read More
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!
Join your BZBI community on MLK, Jr. Day at MANNA to help prepare food for people living with serious illness. We have committed to filling the evening shift (5:00 - 8:00 PM) at the MANNA facility at 420 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 and would love to see you there! Teens 14+ years old are... Read More
Life is hard — for each of us individually, for the Jewish people, and for humanity as a whole. In this series, Rabbi Abe will share the Hasidic teachings he relies on for strength and comfort in times of trouble. All texts will be presented in translation and no prior experience is necessary. Class participants... Read More
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