Judaism Is About Love: Book Release with Shai Held and Robert Krulwich 

The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

What does Judaism say about love, and why do so many people–Jews included– seem to think that love is a “Christian idea”?  How can Judaism’s teachings on love transform our lives and the lives of our families, communities, and the broader world?  Philosopher and educator Rabbi Shai Held and and host emeritus of Radiolab, Robert Krulwich, take to the... Read More

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Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash with Rabbi Abe Friedman

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Midrash, one of the fundamental genres of Jewish literature, came into being almost 2,000 year ago and was developed and composed by thousands of sages working in parallel – all of whom were men. In our generation, increased opportunities for women to study and teach led to a renewed interest in composing Midrash. In this... Read More

Post Kiddush: Standing Together

BZBI Sanctuary

Please join us to meet two Israeli grassroots activists, Rula Daood and Itamar Avneri, from New Israel Fund grantee Omdim Beyachad/Naqaf Ma'an (Standing Together). Hear about the issues at the heart of the Israeli social change movement and how Jews and Palestinians are working together for a better, more just future. As the largest Jewish-Arab... Read More

Sisterhood Passover Sip & Sale

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Join the BZBI Sisterhood and Giftshop for evening Minyan at 5:45 PM and a wine tasting with Rosenberg's Blue Star Kosher Wines. This year we are also adding a Pesah Candy Sale! Buy your Pesah wine and candy at the tasting. Wine and candy will be available to purchase at the Giftshop throughout Pesah.

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WhyDoWe Post-Kiddush Congregational Learning Program

Kahaner Auditorium

Pesach Practices: what is your favorite or most unusual Pesach practice? Have you chosen to cook with legumes (kitni'ot)? How do you handle egg matzah, sponge cake, or matzah brei (French toast)? How do you mark the end of Pesach? What practices (if any) do you use to mark the Omer period up to Shavuot? If there... Read More

Freedom Seder Revisited

The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

As many Jews prepare for Passover, the most widely celebrated Jewish holiday, we invite people of all backgrounds to join us for this long-running and beloved annual Weitzman event. Experience an artfully curated lineup of speakers, storytellers, and musicians as they reflect on traditional Passover themes such as freedom, renewal, transmitting traditions, and welcoming the stranger. This... Read More

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Clean Your Pantry for Pesah Food Drive

Donate unopened and unexpired packages of canned goods, pasta, rice, chickpeas and legumes for our annual Pesah Food Drive! A bin will be available in the 18th Street Lobby to drop off donations.

The Amerita Chamber Players Concert Series

BZBI Sanctuary

BZBI is thrilled to again welcome the Amerita Chamber Players to the Goldberg Sanctuary for a collection of short pieces from Amerita's repertoire. Highlights include Pergolesi's violin sonata and Vivaldi's Trio in C Minor. Click here for more information.

Different Than Other Nights: Leading an Exciting Seder 

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Are you hosting a Seder for the first time? Is this the year you get back in the saddle after the pandemic? Have you been hosting for what feels like forever, and you need to spice things up? Join Rabbi Abe for this interactive workshop as we learn new strategies for engaging guests, low-stress menu... Read More

Center City Jewish Teen Scavenger Hunt

All 7th - 12th graders are invited to join the Center City Jewish Teen Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 PM in Rittenhouse Square. Once the scavenger hunt is completed, we will return to Rittenhouse Square by 3:00 PM.  This program is free but feel free to send your teen with money for... Read More