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
Begin your High Holiday experience with the distinctive melodies of Rosh Hashanah maariv, led by the extraordinary Gedalia Penner-Robinson on Friday, September 15, 6:30 to 7:00 PM. This service in Fitler Square (Pine St and 24th St) will be free and open to the public — invite all of your friends and family! Bring a lawn chair or... Read More
Come join members of BZBI for a High Holy Day Journaling Program at the synagogue! We will reflect inward on the past year, and set goals for the new year ahead. Notepads and writing utensils will be provided. If you have any questions and/or would like to RSVP ahead of time, please contact Liat.
Do you know what you're singing when you pray? Join Jeff Hurok to work through the book Prayerbook Hebrew: The Easy Way and gain a deeper understanding of the siddur. Participants will learn basic vocabulary and grammar, as well as discuss and reflect on content in small groups. Books will be provided to participants. This class is sponsored by... Read More
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