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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:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20250918T162800Z
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/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20250826T174634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T154232Z
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SUMMARY:Tractate Pesachim\, Chapter One with Rabbi Ira Stone
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Monday’s\, Starting October 20 at 10:30 AM on Zoom \nWe will be studying the first chapter of the Talmudic Tractate Pesachim in our weekly Talmud class this year. While the opening topic of the chapter reviews the laws of Bedikat Hametz\, the search for the Hametz just prior to Pesach\, as is the nature of the Talmudic text\, subjects can run far a field as we follow the inimical associative reasoning of the sages. \nClick here to register.  \nA zoom link will be distributed ahead of the first class meeting after participants have registered. The cost is $180 for BZBI members and $250 for community members. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tractate-pesachim-chapter-one-with-rabbi-ira-stone/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20250826T175216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T154310Z
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SUMMARY:The Book of Daniel with Rabbi Ira Stone
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Tuesday’s\, Starting October 21 at 10:30 AM on Zoom \nThis year our weekly Tanach class will study the last and possibly strangest book of the Bible\, the Book of Daniel. Written in the 2nd century BCE purporting to describe events hundreds of years earlier\, the book has long been a source for both Jewish and Christian readers of mystical\, apocalyptic\, and eschatological speculation\, including the first Scriptural mention of the idea of the resurrection of the dead. The book has also served as a source for literary allusions throughout the history of Western literature and is certainly one that we should be more familiar with. Join us for the adventure!Click here to register. \nA zoom link will be distributed ahead of the first class meeting after participants have registered. The cost is $180 for BZBI members and $250 for community members. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-book-of-daniel-with-rabbi-ira-stone/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20250918T161844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T161844Z
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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:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20250916T160206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T194123Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew Reading II
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 6:00-7:15 PM at BZBI – January 22 through May 7 (Please note class will not take place on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach)  \nFor those who know the alef-bet who want to expand their vocabulary of prayerbook and Biblical Hebrew and learn some grammar. This class is a continuation of last year’s Hebrew Reading I but newcomers are welcome. We will use the First Hebrew Primer\, 3rd ed available from: \n\nAmazon\nEKS\n\nRegister Now.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hebrew-reading-ii/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20250916T155531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T154638Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew Reading I
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 7:30-8:45 PM at BZBI (materials provided) – January 22 through May 7 (please note that class will not meet on April 2 & April 9 due to Pesach) \nFor anyone who wants to learn the alef-bet and some basic prayerbook vocabulary—or those feeling rusty at reading Hebrew aloud. We will use the innovative text-booklet from the National Jewish Outreach Project. \nRegister Now.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hebrew-reading-i-course/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T191500
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CREATED:20251021T180445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T180445Z
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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/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000
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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:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20251029T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153440Z
UID:28819-1762974000-1762979400@bzbi.org
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:20251114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20251001T134316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T134354Z
UID:28721-1763143200-1763150400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:L’Dor Vador Dinners and Services - Intergenerational Friday Night Shabbat at BZBI
DESCRIPTION:November 14 * December 12 * January 9 * March 13 * May 15 \nEnjoy a child-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service and stay for dinner to meet other families with children who participate in our preschool\, Tot Shabbat\, Neziner After School Judaics Program and Shabbat No’ar! \nDinners are $36/household – stay tuned for registration.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/ldor-vador-dinners-and-services-intergenerational-friday-night-shabbat-at-bzbi/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Shabbat,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20251107T173425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T173425Z
UID:28835-1763287200-1763292600@bzbi.org
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:20251116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20251107T173551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T173551Z
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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:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20250929T152049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T152049Z
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SUMMARY:Gaillee Chamber Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come with your friends to enjoy a concert by Galilee Chamber Orchestra in the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center. You’ll be supporting the arts in Israel at the same time! \nThe Galilee\, based in Nazareth Israel\, is the first professional orchestra with equal numbers of Arab and Jewish musicians. After playing the Kimmel Center\, their next stop is Carnegie Hall. With BZBI sponsorship\, a block of 30 balcony tickets are available for a discounted price of $33.00 each.  The seats are accessible with an elevator. \nRegister by Friday\, October 17 for a refundable ticket. After that date\, cancellations will not be accepted. For more information – click here. \nSponsored by the Congregational Learning and Israel Engagement committees.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/gaillee-chamber-orchestra-concert/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T200000
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CREATED:20250929T152250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T152604Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat B'yachad
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat B’yachad: Where are you having Shabbat Dinner on November 21?  \nOn November 21\, BZBI Community Members will open their homes to host fellow congregants for Shabbat Dinner. It is a great way to meet other BZBI members\, welcome new community members and start your own tradition of having Shabbat Dinner with BZBI friends and families. \n\nClick here to become a host for Shabbat B’yachad\n\n\nClick here if you would like to be a guest of a Shabbat B’yachad hosted dinner\n\nThe deadline for both forms is Sunday\, November 2. Our matching committee will reach out to all that have signed up with guest and host information ahead of the dinner on November 21.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shabbat-byachad/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Shabbat,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20251107T173847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T150802Z
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SUMMARY:BZBI Men's Club Loves Philly Sports
DESCRIPTION:Join Matt Whitehorn and the BZBI Men’s Club for two great games: \n\nMonday\, December 1 at 7:00 PM: Jewish Heritage Night at the Flyers (vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins) – Purchase tickets here.\nTuesday\, December 2 at 7:00 PM: Jewish Heritage Night at the Sixers (vs. the Washington Wizards) – Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-mens-club-loves-philly-sports/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20251107T173742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T173742Z
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SUMMARY:BZBI Author Event: The Last Dekrepitzer by Howard Langer
DESCRIPTION:The novel tells the story of Shmuel Meir Lichtbencher\, the last heir of a fictional Polish Hasidic dynasty\, who flees the Holocaust to Mississippi and eventually New York City\, where he becomes a musician playing blues alongside Black musicians. The book explores themes of faith\, identity\, and cross-cultural connections between Jewish and Black communities. \nRefreshments will be served at 6:45 PM. Author interview and discussion moderated by Nancy Leaderman. Books will be available for purchase. \nRSVP here. This event is free and open to the public\, with a suggested security donation of $10.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-author-event-the-last-dekrepitzer-by-howard-langer/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T194500
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20251119T190404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T210331Z
UID:28883-1764786600-1764791100@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Unfolding the Amidah: History\, Practice\, and Meaning 
DESCRIPTION:We are called on to recite the Amidah so often—three or more times per day.  But we rarely sit back to learn about it: where it came from\, where it fits in the service\, or how to tap into true kavanah. This three-part class begins a deeper exploration. Click here to register! \n\nDecember 3: Where It Began: The Amidah Through Time with Davida Charney\nDecember 10: Standing in the Doorway: Experiencing the Amidah with Doug Barg\nDecember 17: Infusing Spontaneity into Fixed Ritual via Text and Tradition with Jeff Hurok
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/unfolding-the-amidah-history-practice-and-meaning/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20251112T183133Z
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Happening
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fun-filled day for the whole family — the Hanukkah Happening includes: \n\nTons of shopping with a wide variety of vendors at our Bazaar and BZBI Sisterhood Gift Shop – Downstairs in the Preschool \nYoung Professionals Hanukkah Themed Cooking Class – Mr. Gregory’s Kitchen & Culinary Center – Click here to register\nDelicious food to buy from our Youth and Family Committee (pretzels\, donuts (sufganiyot)\, latkes\, and drinks) – Kahaner Auditorium \nCrafts for kids (with their grownups) & a sensory activity from The Regulation Lab – Kahaner Auditorium \nLively entertainment from BZBI’s own Dr. Dani Dance Pants – Klinghoffer Chapel \n\nVendors Include:\n\n\nGLDN RULE – Permanent Jewelry\, Engraving\, Custom Jewelry (@gldnrule)\nSpencerLand – Custom Snuggies (@shopspencerland)\nMy Travel Set – Womenswear Apparel (@mytravelset) \nAva’s Closet Boutique – Clothing and Accessories (@shopavasclothing7)\nBrace URself – Beaded Jewelry – STUFF & SPRAKLE – Buy a bag & stuff it with as many pieces of jewelry as you can (@Brace_urself)\nAll Aboard Candy – Candy + Select Small Homewares & Gifts pulled from our retail location on 20th & Locust! Bringing all vegan candy (@allaboardcandy)\nMunchKIN – Children’s Toys\, Clothing\, Accessories and Gear – For ages 0-6 years old (@shop_minchKIN)\nJulie’s Bottega – Clothing\, Accessories\, Costume Jewelry (@juliesbottega)\nAri Loves Ruby – Hand Painted Denim Jackets\, Pouches\, Hats & Jewish Gifts (@arilovesruby)\nRe-doux/mimi – Resale of Upscale Clothing (styling as well) \nThe Extra Edit – Homewares & Jewelry (@the.extra.edit)\nState of Being – Affirmation candles and Room Sprays (@stateofbeingco)\nPhilly Homer – Boutique Style Philly Apparel for Women and Children (@phillyhomer)\nN.R.S. Boutique – Reworked Vintage Sports Apparel (@nrsboutique) \nAnna Lee Hafer – Original Artwork & Prints (@annaleehafer)
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hanukkah-happening/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Holidays,Parents,Social,Young Professionals,Youth
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Themed Cooking Class for Young Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Join the newly formed Young Professionals group at BZBI for a Hanukkah themed cooking class!  \nThis group is geared towards folks in their 20’s and 30’s to get together – and we are so excited to introduce the group with our first event in Mr. Gregory’s Kitchen & Culinary Center.  \nClick here to register.  \nQuestions can be directed to the Young Professionals Board at BZBIYoungProfessionals@gmail.com.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hanukkah-themed-cooking-class-for-young-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T190526Z
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SUMMARY:Dust to Dust: Alternative Burial in the Jewish Tradition 
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Abi for a discussion of Jewish approaches to burial. What is the contemporary Jewish approach to cremation? What is “green burial” and can it be done in a Jewish way? Join us to learn and discuss.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/dust-to-dust-alternative-burial-in-the-jewish-tradition/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Winter Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Memorial Church is home to a shelter of 20 beds for homeless men run by the Bethesda Project. Our own BZBI member Terry Hirshorn coordinates dinner there every evening from November through April. The Tikkun Olam Committee is preparing and serving a meal one night each month – join us to serve and get to know the guys! \nFill out this spreadsheet with your availability: BZBI @ Winter Shelter 2026. \nLet Bill Brookover know if you’d like to help!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/volunteering-at-winter-shelter/
LOCATION:Trinity Memorial Church\, 2212 Spruce St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
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SUMMARY:It's About Time: Time and Difference in Rabbinic Judaism 
DESCRIPTION:Join BZBI’s Rabbi Abi Weber and Mekor Habracha’s Rabbi Steven Gotlib as they co-teach a 5-session series in Center City (near Market Street). The focus will be the book Time and Difference in Rabbinic Judaism by Dr. Sarit Kattan Gribetz (Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University). The class is $36 per session and kosher lunch will be served. \nClick here to register.  \n(Center City location – address given upon registration) 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/its-about-time-time-and-difference-in-rabbinic-judaism/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20260113T193521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193521Z
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SUMMARY:World Wide Wrap Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Congregational Learning Committee and the Men’s Club for World Wide Wrap Day on February 8! This is an opportunity to learn how to wrap tefillin ahead of Sunday morning minyan. \nStick around after the service for a nosh and some text study with Diana Myers about the mitzvah of tefillin. We will have spare sets available for those who want to learn to wrap. All ages and genders are welcome.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/world-wide-wrap-day/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20260209T172849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T172849Z
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SUMMARY:World Zionist Congress Delegate Panel
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, American Jews like us voted in record numbers to send delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress that met in Jerusalem in October 2025. \nNow hear what happened from a panel of local area delegates from four different slates: \n\nRabbi Jay Kornsgold from Beth El in E. Windsor NJ\, President of the Rabbinical Assembly (Mercaz)\nMark Levenson\, President of the American Zionist Movement (Religious Zionists)\nRabbi Jill Maderer from Rodeph Shalom (Arza)\nYael Dormont (Hatikvah)\n\nClick here to register. This discussion will be moderated by BZBI member Arlene Fickler.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/world-zionist-congress-delegate-panel/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Everyone,Lectures,Meeting,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20260223T154911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T154927Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join BZBI’s Young Professionals group for Kabbalat Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Kenneth A. Stern and Goldie dinner afterwards! \nClick here to register.  \nFor questions or to learn more about our Young Professionals group – contact Hope Wright at BZBIYoungProfessionals@gmail.com.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/young-professionals-kabbalat-shabbat-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Shabbat,Social,Young Professionals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20260209T173728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T173728Z
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SUMMARY:Purim at BZBI
DESCRIPTION:BZBI Purim Carnival – Sunday\, March 1 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM \nEnjoy an early afternoon of carnival games\, sweet and savory treats\, performances\, face painting and arts and crafts at BZBI. We invite you to beat the cold with us for some Purim fun INSIDE the BZBI building. People of ALL ages are welcome to join us for this afternoon of fun and games. \nThis is our biggest volunteer event of the year – click here to sign up for a volunteer shift. \nMegillah Reading and Purim Pub – Monday\, March 2 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM \nJoin us in the Goldberg Sanctuary for the Megillah reading and afterwards for a festive Purim Pub and Karaoke night. Our special guest and Drag Queen Bubbie Merriam Levkowitz will be MCing and joining us for the evening! Snacks and drinks will be provided at the pub. All are welcome.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/purim-at-bzbi/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20260209T173413Z
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SUMMARY:Sixers Jewish Heritage Night
DESCRIPTION:Come join Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel as they cheer on the 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena! Tickets are $40 each – click here to get yours! \nIncluded with ticket purchase:\n• Group shoutout on jumbotron\n• Access to pre-game warm-ups at 5:30 PM\n• 25th Anniversary Rally Towel\n• Jewish Heritage 76ers T-Shirt\n• There will be a donation to the BZBI Men’s Club with each ticket purchased
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sixers-jewish-heritage-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085850
CREATED:20260209T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T173004Z
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SUMMARY:BZBI goes to the theater: Marsha Blovotnick and the Marvelous\, Magical Chicken Soup by Dan Kitrosser
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 15 at 2:00 PM – The Bluver Theatre @ The Drake (302 S. Hicks Street)  \nMarsha Blovotnick is angry. At the world. At her ex-wives. At her nephew. And especially at her sister—who has just invited herself over for Shabbat dinner. Marsha doesn’t know how she’ll get through the evening… and then a mysterious ancestor appears bearing a pot of magical chicken soup that just might heal the world. Will Marsha simmer down long enough to actually serve the magical soup? Could this “Jewish penicillin” truly be the cure for what annoys her? Find out in this hysterical and tender world premiere from one of Philly’s funniest writers! \nSpecial price for BZBI members: $25.00 (regular price: $38.75) – purchase tickets here by March 10!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-goes-to-the-theater-marsha-blovotnick-and-the-marvelous-magical-chicken-soup-by-dan-kitrosser/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Social
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