BZBI Ski Trip to Elk Mountain

Elk Mountain 344 Elk Mountain Road, Union Dale, PA

The BZBI ski trip is ON! Unfortunately, we did not have enough registrants to secure a bus, so we will be carpooling to the mountain. If you would like to join, please email Rabbi Abi directly at rabbiweber@bzbi.org to let her know if you have a car or are in need of a ride. Please purchase your tickets directly... Read More

Who Runs Philadelphia? Philadelphia Political Education Training and Planning Session

Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Major elections are coming up in Philadelphia that could change the direction of city government. How can you be part of that process? Join POWER Interfaith for a political education training and planning session at Congregation Rodeph Shalom. Register here for the in-person event or sign up for a virtual option on Monday, February 27.

First Friday Shabbat Dinner @ BZBI

Kahaner Auditorium

Join us as we celebrate First Fridays @ BZBI with a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner.  Families with young children are invited to an early dinner at 5:00 PM, and the entire community is invited for a late dinner at 7:00 PM. Feel free to BYOKW (bring your own kosher wine). The cost is $18 per adult and $12 per... Read More

Shabbhakti Yoga with Deb Glassman

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join BZBI in an alternative spiritual journey into the heart of Shabbat through yogic movement, meditation, and song with Dr. Deborah Glassman. Classes will take place on Saturday's from 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM in the Kahaner Auditorium monthly. Deborah is a certified yoga teacher and practices and studies an alignment based flow style yoga.... Read More

Save Chinatown Coalition: A Chance to Learn More

Kahaner Auditorium

Residents and businesses in Philadelphia's Chinatown are concerned about a proposed basketball arena to be built in Center City. Casey Butcher, an organizer with POWER Interfaith, will join BZBI's kiddush to speak more about these concerns and to answer questions from our community.

Erev Purim 2023 Purim Pub and Karaoke

Kahaner Auditorium

Join BZBI in the Kahaner Auditorium for a Purim pub and Karaoke at 8:00 PM after the Megillah reading. Light snacks, drinks, and music will be provided for congregants to enjoy and celebrate. Feel free to bring your own drinks of choice to have and share with others.

2023 Purim Block Party

Fitler Square Pine Street between 23rd & 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA

BZBI will be hosting a free Purim block party on March 7th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM in Fitler Square! Activities will include carnival games (and fabulous prizes), a face painter, DJ Aluminum, Dr. Dani Dancepants, Drag Queen Story Time, a Photobooth, hamentashen and more! Activity tickets to play the games will be $1/ticket or... Read More

The Janes: Abortion Before Roe

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In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where seven women who were part of a clandestine network were arrested and charged. Using code names, fronts, and safe houses to protect themselves and their work, the accused had built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal... Read More

Amerita Chamber Players Concert 

BZBI Sanctuary

Come listen to beautiful music during a free concert played by the Amerita Chamber Players in our sanctuary. The concert will last about 65-75 minutes, without an intermission. The Soloists will be two oboists of The Philadelphia Orchestra — principal oboist Philippe Tondre, and Jonathan Blumenfeld. For more information about this concert, visit the Italy-America... Read More

Taste n’ Take – Pesach Wine Tasting

BZBI chapel 0

Join the Sisterhood Gift Shop Monday, March 20 after evening Minyan for a wine tasting with Rosenberg's Blue Star Kosher Wines. Buy your Pesach wine at the tasting! BYOB (bring your own bag) suggested and appreciated.