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SUMMARY:Jewish Popular Songs: A Short Course
DESCRIPTION:From Over the Rainbow to The Sounds of Silence\, what makes a pop song Jewish? We will explore some old favorites as well as some more recent songs and discuss lyrics and themes as well as listen to selections. Led by Nancy Leaderman\, this class requires no background and will be a (hopefully!) fun\, discussion-based experience. \nCome early (5:45 PM) to help make the Monday evening minyan. There is no charge\, but please register\, and donations towards maintenance and security costs are always welcome.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/jewish-popular-songs-a-short-course/2025-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Goes to the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual outing to the Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media festival\, on Sunday\, November 16 at the Weitzman for the Jewish Shorts Night at 7:00 PM. \nWhen you check out\, please use this code for 10% off: PJFM45BZBI. \nOnce you have purchased your ticket\, sign up here so we know who we are meeting in the Weitzman lobby at 6:40 PM and if you plan to join for dinner beforehand at the Red Owl\, at 5:15 PM. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sisterhood-goes-to-the-movies/
LOCATION:The Weitzman\, 101 South Independence Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
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SUMMARY:Donor Education Event
DESCRIPTION:BZBI’s Development Chair\, Matt Whitehorn\, is proud to present a morning of fellowship and philanthropy. \nJoin us for bagels\, coffee\, and best practices in finance\, investments\, and charitable giving from BZBI Member Les Robbins (Wells Fargo)\, Mackenzie Frankel and Jennifer Bravo (Entrust Financial) and Elliot Holtz (the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools). RSVP here!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/donor-education-event/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20251029T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153440Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Israel with Chef Haim
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Haim\, visiting from Netivot\, Israel\, for “A Taste of Israel” to discover how food fosters resilience\, particularly for Israelis post-October 7. This hands-on session invites you to learn\, create\, and savor your own beloved Israeli burekas in Mr. Gregory’s Kitchen & Culinary Center at BZBI. \nThis program costs $18 per adult and $15 per child\, click here to register. \nMercaz will cover the cost of all pre-teens and teens – reach out to Larry Kaplan for more information. \nLearn more about Chef Haim: Haim\, born and raised in Netivot\, began his culinary journey after graduating from the Tadmor cookery school\, working in prestigious restaurants across the United States\, Canada\, and Israel. During his residencies in luxury bakeries in France and Canada\, he discovered his passion for patisserie\, which inspired a shift from his work as a chef to the world of pastry. \nIn 2010\, he founded his boutique bakery\, Patisserie Nichochot Haim (“Haim’s Fragrances”)\, in Netivot\, where he creates both modern desserts and beloved classics. Following the October 7 attacks\, like many others\, Chef Hai devoted himself to volunteering — preparing thousands of meals for soldiers.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/a-taste-of-israel-with-chef-haim/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Classes,Everyone,Families,Parents,Social,Young Professionals,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T100000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T162800Z
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SUMMARY:Body & Sculpt Fitness Class
DESCRIPTION:Join the ECE PA on Thursday mornings for a Body Sculpt Fitness Class led by Green Room parent\, Emily Nahum. The class will be a total body sculpt class targeting each muscle group and elevating your heart rate. Leave feeling strong and ready to take on your day! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/body-sculpt-fitness-class/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250918T162002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T162002Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting Adult Children
DESCRIPTION:Sisterhood happily presents this workshop\, facilitated by BZBI member Jackie Greenberg\, so that participants may gain a greater understanding of “biting your tongue”…”letting go”…and “being best friends” with your adult children. \nSnack n’ schmooze begins at 7:00 PM; workshop begins at 7:30 PM sharp\, which will last an hour. Adult children are welcome to attend. \nThere is no fee to attend\, although pre-registration is required. \nJackie holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and two M.Ed. degrees (Child Development and Guidance and Counseling). She also graduated from the Teacher Education Program at the Chicago Institute of Psychoanalysis. As a former Middle School Teacher\, Child Life Worker\, Community College Instructor and a School Counselor for thirty-one years\, Jackie says that her most meaningful credential for facilitating a workshop on “Parenting Adult Children” is her 35 years of doing just that! She joyfully created this workshop to help others in this life stage.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/parenting-adult-children/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
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SUMMARY:The BZBI Sisterhood Goes to the Weitzman: Heart of a Stranger Book Launch 
DESCRIPTION:Join the BZBI Sisterhood when they visit the Weitzman to hear from Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on her new book\, Heart of a Stranger. Meet up with BZBI friends after the talk at the meet and greet immediately following the program. \nThe program costs $45 a person and you can purchase a ticket here. Use discount code “BZBI” for $5 off your admission.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-bzbi-sisterhood-goes-to-the-weitzman-heart-of-a-stranger-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Weitzman\, 101 South Independence Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lectures,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250918T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T161708Z
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Community Dinner 
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 14 (Dinner – 6:00 PM\, Maariv Service – 7:00 PM\, Hakafot Dancing – 7:15 PM)  \nJoin us for a festive Community Dinner (pre-registration required) followed by Hakafot Dancing (no registration required). \nThe menu is a hot dairy dinner featuring baked vegetable lasagna\, baked 4 cheese ziti\, bow-tie pasta in vodka sauce with asparagus\, red pepper & zucchini stir fry and caesar salad. \nThe dinner costs $25 per adult\, $15 per child and kids under 3 eat free! Click here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/simchat-torah-community-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Social
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T162608Z
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SUMMARY:“October Seventh” Memorial Event - The Greater Philadelphia Jewish Community Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 on the Main Line for an evening of commemoration and reflection. Together in solidarity\, grief\, and healing\, our community\, synagogues\, organizations\, families\, and friends will honor the victims of October 7 and call for the release of all hostages. \nFor security and safety reasons\, entry to the event will be allowed by pre-registration only. Seating is limited.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/october-seventh-memorial-event-the-greater-philadelphia-jewish-community-commemoration/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250918T162453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T162453Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Jewish Voices on Campus and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to deal with antisemitism on college campuses today. The goal of this meeting is to provide the tools and resources to participants in terms of how to appropriately handle antisemitism. Hear from current students and administrators regarding the state of campus today. Speakers include Regional Director of the ADL\, National Director of Hillel\, Penn Administration\, local college students and more! \nFormat: After a combined introductory session\, there will be two separate panels\, one for students (high school and college welcome!) and one for their (grand)parents\, to allow each group more freedom to ask tough questions. Attendees will reconvene at the end for lunch and wrap-up. This will be a cellphone-free zone to keep these discussions as private and open as possible. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/supporting-jewish-voices-on-campus-and-beyond/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Everyone,Families,Lectures,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250626T155626Z
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SUMMARY:RH^2 Concert in Rittenhouse Square
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for the 11th year of spirited music and prayer in Rittenhouse Square. \nBring a blanket\, lawn chairs\, and a picnic dinner to listen to wonderful music created by Dan Blacksberg + his extremely talented band of musicians to kick off the High Holy Days season. \nYour assistance is essential in enabling the larger community to enjoy the concert\, if you would like to become a sponsor – click here.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/rh2-concert-in-rittenhouse-square/
LOCATION:Rittenhouse Square\, 18th and Walnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Music,Parents,Worship,Young Professionals,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20240813T204416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T204416Z
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SUMMARY:Zohar Class with Rabbi David Greenstein
DESCRIPTION:Word by word\, line by line\, page by page\, we follow the Zohar\, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings\, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound\, puzzling\, shocking and amusing\, the Zohar helps us\, through our study and our open discussions\, to taste of the Tree of Life. Our studies touch on such topics as the nature of God\, the relationship between God and the world\, the human soul\, the purpose of life\, Jewish traditions and their meanings\, sexuality and holiness\, good and evil\, caring for one’s self and caring for others. \nThis course will run every Monday throughout the academic year. The cost is $180 for BZBI members and $250 for community members. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/zohar-class-with-rabbi-david-greenstein/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T103000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250502T155248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T155248Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tot Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Led by our director of early childhood education\, Missy Horrow\, this weekly class is designed for our youngest learners to explore and discover the world around them in a Jewish-enriched environment. Through sensory activities\, art\, play\, and music\, your child will begin their journey of lifelong learning. A caregiver must stay with the child for the entire class\, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for both of you! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tiny-tot-thursdays/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Classes,Early Childhood,Families,Parents,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250611T184216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T184216Z
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Summer Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Our annual happy hour is not to be missed. See old friends and make new ones! This will be open to the entire BZBI female-identified community\, located at Harper’s Garden. We hope that you will attend\, invite your friends to join us\, and become a Sisterhood member again (and invite them to become a member\, too). \nClick here to RSVP.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sisterhood-summer-soiree-5/
LOCATION:Harper’s Garden\, 31 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20230706T153006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T153006Z
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SUMMARY:Board Game Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join members of BZBI after Kiddush for Board Game Shabbat! Play some of your favorite games from Mahjongg to Wingspan. \nFeel free to bring your own Shabbat friendly game and Kosher snacks to share!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/board-game-shabbat-5/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Shabbat,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250605T154808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154808Z
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SUMMARY:Medieval Trans Hebrew Poetry Class
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Pride Month\, join us to discuss a fascinating 14th century poem by a medieval French rabbi who may or may not have been trans. Diana Myers will give some historical overview of medieval views on gender before we consider the poem together. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact Stacey Lasky.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/medieval-trans-hebrew-poetry-class/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20240507T140631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T140631Z
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Monthly Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Kahaner Auditorium (in-person only)\nThis is the last meeting of the 2024-25 program year for Sisterhood members. Please join us for a potluck dinner and meeting! \nJoin on Zoom by clicking here.\nPasscode: BZBI
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sisterhood-monthly-planning-meeting-4/2025-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250605T154703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154703Z
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SUMMARY:WhyDoWe? Post Kiddush Discussion: Weddings
DESCRIPTION:What’s Up with weddings? Wedding customs in the U.S. are changing fast. What is required before\, at\, and after a Jewish wedding ceremony? Which customs are developing\, which disappearing? Come share your experiences and hear how it looks from the clergy perspective.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/whydowe-post-kiddush-discussion-weddings/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20231212T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T160937Z
UID:26801-1749753000-1749760200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:BZBI Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-board-meeting-2/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Discussions,Members Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250605T154557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154557Z
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SUMMARY:Israel Engagement Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Am Yisrael Chai! Now more then ever\, we need you to join us in supporting Israel. Please join us and get involved in our upcoming event planning efforts. Subcommittees include: Speaker Series\, Anti-Semitism / Anti-Zionism\, Direct Israel Engagement\, Communications and Activism. Roll up your sleeves\, get involved and participate in various Israeli-themed events and activities. Please RSVP here in advance if possible. \nIf you have questions\, email committee chair Scott Shandler.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/israel-engagement-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250521T191206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T191206Z
UID:28206-1749495600-1749502800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:BZBI's Annual Meeting 
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees will review last year and update you on plans for the coming season! This meeting will be IN PERSON but congregants will have the option to tune in via Zoom. To access the link\, please contact our Programming & Outreach Coordinator Julia Pollock in the Temple Office.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbis-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20240507T162730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T190309Z
UID:26826-1749229200-1749240000@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Dinners & Kabbalat Shabbat Services
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Dinners & Kabbalat Shabbat Services\nFriday\, June 6 at 5:30\, 6:30 & 7:45 PM  \nJoin us for First Friday Dinners and Kabbalat Shabbat services for June! This will be the last of the series until next year\, so make sure to register. We will be celebrating Pride Shabbat – stay tuned for details on a special guest choir. \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION: For dinner we will have MEAT wraps from Panache by Foodarama (vegan wraps and vegan protein will be available). The hard deadline to sign up for the dinner is Friday\, May 30 at 12:00 PM. The Temple Office will be closed on Monday June 2 and Tuesday June 3 for Shavuot and won’t be able to accommodate your requests received after the deadline. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/first-friday-dinners-kabbalat-shabbat-services-2/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Parents,Shabbat,Young Professionals,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T060000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250502T153016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T165003Z
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SUMMARY:Tikkun Leil Shavuot with Center City Kehillah
DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Leil Shavuot: The Jewish Night of Learning \nSunday\, June 1 at BZBI from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM  \n\n\nCenter City Philadelphia’s annual all-night community learning session for Shavuot is BACK — right here at BZBI! Join us for a full night of learning\, eating\, and praying together\, culminating in a sunrise Shacharit service. Register here. \n\nMaariv – 8:00 PM\nBZBI Dinner – 8:30 PM \nTikkun Leil Shavuot Program – 9:45 PM – 6:00 PM \n\nBefore the program starts\, BZBI will lead Maariv services and serve a dairy dinner\, register here for dinner – the deadline to sign up is May 27 by 5:00 PM.  \nMore information can be found at phillyshavuot.org.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tikkun-leil-shavuot-with-center-city-kehillah/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Classes,Discussions,Holidays,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T114500
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20240807T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165742Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Shabbat at 11:15 AM in the Klinghoffer Chapel  \nThe Tot Shabbat service engages the youngest members of our community in interactive Shabbat songs and stories. It is geared towards children 0-4 and their families\, with older siblings always welcome! The atmosphere is casual – you and your little ones can relax\, sing\, and move around. This service is led by the amazing Sarah Fleischman\, Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education\, lifelong BZBI member and Tot Shabbat enthusiast! \nTo stay up to date on Tot Shabbat Announcements\, join our WhatsApp group! 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tot-shabbat-2/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Shabbat,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250411T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T164625Z
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross Blood Drive: In Partnership with BZBI & Tenth Presbyterian Church 
DESCRIPTION:Donate blood in May! BZBI is co-sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive at Tenth Presbyterian Church and we would like to have as many donors as we can. To sign up for a donation time slot\, please click here. \nBZBI is responsible for providing the volunteers during the Blood Drive to check folks in and hand out snacks. We need at least one person per hour to volunteer\, please click here if you can volunteer that day.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/american-red-cross-blood-drive-in-partnership-with-bzbi-tenth-presbyterian-church/
LOCATION:tenth presbyterian church\, 1701 Delancey Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20240814T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T135725Z
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SUMMARY:The Books of Samuel with Rabbi Stone
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register  \nOne of the most important early prophetic books\, actually a transition between the period of the Judges and the period of the later Prophets\, the books also describe the transition from the tribal confederation to the centralized monarchy in Jewish history. We will be attuned to these historical issues\, while also tracing the maturing theology of these later biblical narratives. This class meets weekly on a Tuesday at 10:00 AM.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-books-of-samuel-with-rabbi-stone/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20240814T140500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T140500Z
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SUMMARY:The Foundations of Rabbinic Midrash with Rabbi Stone
DESCRIPTION: Click here to register \nWe will turn our attention to one of the foundation documents that eventually furnished material used by the Rabbis in the formation of the Mishnah and the Talmud. The Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael\, compiled in the early 3rd century is a commentary on the Torah with both narrative and legal pronouncements that helped to define emerging Rabbinic culture. This class meets weekly on a Monday at 10:00 AM.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-foundations-of-rabbinic-midrash-with-rabbi-stone/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20240812T205457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150242Z
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SUMMARY:Lag BaOmer with Marni Loffman: Final Concert of the BZBI Jewish Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the BZBI community as we celebrate the mystical holiday of Lag BaOmer with the final concert of the BZBI Jewish Music Series. Marni Loffman is an up-and-coming musician whose debut album\, the long short path\, combines elements of Ashkenazi nusach with contemporary American genres including folk\, pop\, jazz\, and neo-soul. Marni writes\, “This album is an invitation to connect from wherever you are on your journey: from a place of eternal wandering and continual arrival\, from the paradox of belief\, from desiring ‘traditional’ sounds and also yearning for relevance and meaning\, from not knowing exactly where you belong\, from recognizing a kernel of truth everywhere but also knowing that no place contains the full picture.”  Register for the concert here. \nThe BZBI Jewish Music Series is thanks to the generous support of Laurie Wagman\, along with sponsor Arlene Fickler and supporters Sheldon & Penny Bernick\, Morton & Carmel Levine\, Lawrence Kerson & Toba Schwaber Kerson\, and Judith Shadden Torrance.  \nThursday\, May 15 at 7:00 PM at BZBI
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-laurie-wagman-jewish-music-series/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:BZBI Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Everyone,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20240305T201054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T201054Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Mort Levine
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the (soon-to-be) opening of our newly remodeled kitchen\, the Wednesday morning Torah study group will be examining various prayers and other sources dealing with food and its preparation. On February 28\, the group will start a study of the Birkat HaMazon (Grace after Meals). \nThis Torah study is free and open to everyone! Click here to access the daily Minyan link to connect to the class.  All texts are in English translation.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/torah-study-with-rabbi-mort-levine-2/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205431
CREATED:20250411T162757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T162757Z
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SUMMARY:BZBI Book Club: The Last Ships from Hamburg by Steven Ujifusa
DESCRIPTION:Click here to order a copy of the book. Sheryl and Seth Gross are leading the discussion and the author will join us in person too! A Zoom link will be circulated closer to the time of the meeting.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-book-club-the-last-ships-from-hamburg-by-steven-ujifusa/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Social
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