Board Game Shabbat

Kahaner Auditorium

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!  

Recurring

Mourning Midrash

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The fast days of the 17th of Tamuz and 9th of Av, and the mourning period between them, define the Jewish summer. In preparation for this time of reflection and national mourning, we will explore the opening section of Eikhah Rabbah, learning the hallmarks of midrashic style while also delving into some of Judaism's most important themes and... Read More

BZBI 2023 Annual Meeting

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All BZBI members are invited to the 2023 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held online as a facilitated conversation via Zoom. We will elect trustees to fill the open seats on our board and thank outgoing board members. Our board will also provide a financial report on the state of our congregation and take questions... Read More

Book Club Meeting

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Join BZBI's book club in reading The Oppermanns by Lion Feuchtwanger. The discussion will take place in person and on Zoom. To join on Zoom, click here. 

POWER Interfaith Meeting

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Join members of BZBI and POWER Interfaith for their next monthly meeting! To join on Zoom, click here.

Ice Cream Social

Fitler Square Pine Street between 23rd & 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Come make your own ice cream sundae in Fitler Square, cool off, and enjoy some sweet social time with your friends from BZBI! Different flavors and toppings will be provided! Please contact Liat for more information and to let us know that you plan to attend.

Recurring

Where Can We Find Comfort in a Challenging World?

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Where can we turn for comfort, consolation, and support? Join fellow congregant and Jewish educator Nancy Leaderman to explore what traditional and modern Jewish texts (and songs) have to tell us about responding to life’s inevitable difficulties. The class is free and open to all; all texts will be in English (with Hebrew alongside as... Read More

Sisterhood Summer Soiree

Harper's Garden 31 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join us at the annual Sisterhood Summer Soiree on Tuesday, August 1 at Harper's Garden. Appetizers will be provided by Sisterhood (cash bar). This is our most popular event and not to be missed! Catch up with old friends and make some new ones, too! All BZBI women and those who identify as women are... Read More

Mindful Minyan on the Square: Rosh Hodesh Elul in Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

As we usher in the month of Elul with shofar blasts and psalms of praise, join BZBI for a special Mindful Minyan in Rittenhouse Square. Meet on the grass near the goat sculpture for this spiritual and spirited service.