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.
Our siddur is full of strange and beautiful poetry, much of it written thousands of years ago. Where do these prayers come from and what do they mean? Join Rabbi Abi for a three-session in-person discussion of liturgical psalms, with a focus on psalms for the season of repentance. Students are warmly invited to stay... Read More
Families with children 0-5 years old are invited to join us for a summer Shabbat playdate series in Fitler Square with Tot Shabbat leader Sarah Fleischman. Older siblings, family, and friends are welcome! BYO Snack! For more information about Tot Shabbat this summer and to learn more about our programs during the year for children in preschool,... Read More
Weekly Torah study is an informal class on varying topics, usually suggested by a passage in the week's Torah portion. Each session stands by itself so you can join at any time! Texts are provided via "screen sharing" in English translation on Zoom. Asking questioning is highly encouraged. Class starts at the end of minyan... Read More
Please join us for our monthly Sisterhood meetings! We will meet on the first Monday of every month . Please check calendar below and weekly newsletter for updated times and location. Click here to join us on Zoom! Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - in the Chapel & on Zoom at 6:15 PM (PLEASE NOTE THIS... Read More
Join the BZBI book club review their next book choice, I was Better Last Night by Harvey Fierstein. Bill Brookover will be leading the discussion - and this meeting will take place both in the Chapel and on Zoom. Let Carmie Levine know you would like to join!
Please visit the Youth & Family Education page here to view the full class schedule.
BZBI and partners Society Hill Synagogue and Congregation Leyv Ha-lr welcome you to join in a spiritually rousing and heart-opening experience of prayer, song and contemplation led by musicians, clergy, and prayer leaders from all three communities. The Selichot service marks the beginning of the High Holy Days season and is the perfect opportunity to... Read More
Tikkun HaYam invites you to participate in a Reverse Tashlich meet-up on September 10, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM . Join Jewish communities around the world as we reverse the Tashlich tradition and pull our "sins" (debris) from local environments. The event meet up location is Schuylkill Banks at Lloyd Hall Recreation Center. Contact... Read More
Get ready for the Challa-days! Join Eileen Dwell, Gary Bramnick, and Carmie Levine on Zoom for a 2-day class – making, braiding, and baking challah. Session 1: prepare your dough and learn about the history & importance of challah Session 2: braid your dough (both round and traditional designs) Sign up by clicking here. Recipes, materials for baking, and... Read More
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