Jews around the world can trace their roots to small towns in Eastern Europe. Before they made the leap to a big shtot (city) they lived for centuries in shtetls. These places have become shrouded in myth and clouded by memories. Join us for an adventure into the real stories of the towns where our ancestors fell... Read More
Visit BZBI to listen to the beautiful music played by the Amerita Chamber Players. There is no cost to attend.
Join BZBI at Tenth Presbyterian Church to donate blood for the Red Cross. The blood drive will run from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Click here to visit the American Red Cross website, type in the red search box "BZBI" to register for your donation!
Join us in honoring all of the dedicated volunteers at BZBI. Kiddush will feature Hanukkah treats like sufganiyot! To become a Kiddush sponsor for this special Shabbat, click here.
Join Center City Kehillah and jkidphilly for a Hanukkah celebration! All ages will enjoy the klezmer band, refreshments, tabling fair from local organizations, crafts, activities and story time with jkidphilly. The event will conclude with a candle lighting, musical prayer ceremony and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) to bring some extra light into everyone’s Hanukkah. To register and... Read More
BZBI is hosting a Hanukkah celebration filled with fun on the 5th night of Hanukkah. Join us for latkes, sufganiyot and an evening of trivia. Bring your own festive drinks to share! Winners of our Hanukkah trivia will receive prizes! Start creating your teams of up to eight people! A Hanukkiah lighting will take place at... Read More
Functional Judaism is a series of mini-courses designed to orient BZBI’s staff and interested congregants to some practical aspects of Judaism and Jewish life. Our first two units focus on Jewish time: the flow of our calendar and the cycle of holidays. This course is free of charge, and will be meeting during the day on Mondays starting on October 23 from 12:30... Read More
Join BZBI's Shabbat celebration for children in the Klinghoffer Chapel on Saturday mornings! The Tot Shabbat service engages the youngest members of our community in interactive Shabbat songs and stories. It is geared for infants through three years of age and their families, with older siblings welcome! The atmosphere is casual - you and your... Read More
Members can sit together in the 210A section, rows 11 and 12 and enjoy the game for only $50 a person. A t-shirt is included with each ticket purchase. Only 15 tickets have been reserved for purchase, please register as soon as possible. Click here to buy your tickets!
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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