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SUMMARY:Trans Allyship Shabbat: A Training and Discussion with Galia Godel 
DESCRIPTION:As attacks on the LGBT community have grown in the last several months\, BZBI has invited Galia Godel\, Program Manager of the LGBTQ Initiative at Philadelphia’s Jewish Family and Children’s Services\, to speak to our congregation after kiddush. Galia will explain concepts related to gender and sexuality\, take questions from the community\, and speak about ways that BZBI can continue to support our queer and trans members. If you are part of the LGBTQ community or have queer and trans family members\, you are also warmly invited to speak about your own experiences.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/trans-allyship-shabbat-a-training-and-discussion-with-galia-godel/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Everyone,Lectures,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150151Z
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SUMMARY:Shofar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn to blow the shofar? Learn the basics from experienced shofar blowers\, and try out your skills. If you’re interested in blowing shofar for BZBI for the High Holidays\, or just curious about how it works\, join us for a quick workshop after minyan. Bring your own shofar if you have one. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shofar-workshop/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Everyone,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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SUMMARY:Avi Wisnia: How Saba Kept Singing - Presentation with Live Music and Discussion 
DESCRIPTION:BZBI hosts renowned performer and educator Avi Wisnia as he presents his award-winning documentary film “How Saba Kept Singing.” We will bear witness to The Shoah\, experience the documentation of this historical atrocity\, and then participate in a guided discussion with the film’s director. Mr. Wisnia will also perform live music from the period as a tribute to his Saba. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Click here to register. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/avi-wisnia-how-saba-kept-singing-presentation-with-live-music-and-discussion/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art Exhibition,Discussions,Everyone,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250321T150552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T150552Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging Divides in Israel: An Israeli Rabbi's Perspective 
DESCRIPTION:At a time when the country’s unity is more important than ever\, Rabbi Arie Hasit (Associate Dean of the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary in Jerusalem) has a track record of bridging divides between different communities in Israel. What will it take to unite the Jewish state in the face of its immense challenges\, and what important role can American Jews play here and now in making sure Israel is a pluralistic\, open\, and democratic society? \nJoin us for a free brunch sponsored by Mercaz and the WZO featuring a discussion as well as an opportunity to vote in the World Zionist Organization elections. Click here to register. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bridging-divides-in-israel-an-israeli-rabbis-perspective/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Lectures,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250321T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T145251Z
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SUMMARY:Pesah Wine & Cheese Tasting 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Passover Wine and Cheese Tasting with Rosenberg Blue Star Wines. Buy all of your Passover wine and Barton’s chocolate candy for your Seders and support BZBI and our Youth & Family and Early Childhood Education Programs!
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/pesah-wine-cheese-tasting/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Holidays,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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SUMMARY:Hol Hamoed Pesah Lunches at BZBI 
DESCRIPTION:BZBI will host catered\, kosher-for-Pesah lunches for the entire Center City Jewish community (BZBI members receive a discount). Please send the link on to those who might wish to join us. \nSign up today! \nVolunteers needed! Use this form to sign up.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hol-hamoed-pesah-lunches-at-bzbi/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Kahaner Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250411T164314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T164314Z
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SUMMARY:The Last Survivor: Honoring Ilse Korona & the Final Generation of Holocaust Survivors
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)\, join the BZBI community as we remember Ilse Korona\, who was (as far as we are aware) the last member of BZBI to have personally survived the horrors of the Shoah. Ilse passed away on November 19\, 2024; some in the BZBI community knew her and will share memories. \nWe will also show excerpts from Ilse’s testimony to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. What will it mean to turn to the next generations: to descendents of survivors and victims to keep the memories alive for us?
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/the-last-survivor-honoring-ilse-korona-the-final-generation-of-holocaust-survivors/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Observances,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250415T161756Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha'Atzmaut
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 30 at 7:55 PM in the Klinghoffer Chapel for Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day for IDF Soldiers as well as civilian victims of terrorism)\, where BZBI will commemorate all of the fallen from 1948 through today and culminate with an uplifting celebration for Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day). We will hold a brief service at BZBI with songs\, prayer\, reflections and commemorations in person\, as a community\, together. Am Yisrael Chai! \nGather with others from BZBI on Tuesday\, April 29 at 1:00 PM\, the eve of Yom ha Zikaron\, to live-stream the 20th Annual Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony from Jerusalem. The gathering will take place at a private home in Center City; light refreshments will be available. For location and other information\, contact Davida Charney.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/yom-hazikaron-to-yom-haatzmaut/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Holidays,Observances,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250417T141545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T141545Z
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Torah Fund Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join the BZBI Sisterhood to celebrate the 2024-2025 Torah Fund campaign\, Am Yisrael Chai. Marc Hersch\, BZBI’s Torah Reading Coordinator and 4th year rabbinical student at JTS\, will speak during services. A festive Kiddush will follow to mark the occasion. \nThrough Torah Fund contributions\, our Sisterhood\, and  conservative sisterhoods throughout the world\, financially support scholarships and programming at The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York\, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles\, Schechter Institutes of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem\, Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano in Buenos Aires\, and The Abraham J. Heschel Seminary in Potsdam.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sisterhood-torah-fund-shabbat-2/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Everyone,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250502T152808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T152808Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk with Author & BZBI Member Sharon Musher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating book talk with author and BZBI member Sharon Musher. Her new book\, Promised Lands: Hadassah Kaplan and the Legacy of American Jewish Women in Early Twentieth-Century Palestine draws on the records of her grandmother\, the second daughter of Mordecai Kaplan – founder of Reconstructionism and initiator of the first bat mitzvah with Hadassah’s older sister. Focusing on an increasingly contentious topic – American Zionism – through social\, cultural\, and family history\, this readable and engaging book offers an intimate view into the interwar lives of Jewish women. \nAbout the Author: Sharon Ann Musher is Professor of History at Stockton University. She writes and teaches social\, cultural\, and oral history with a focus on the New Deal\, Jewish women\, and motherhood. She is the author of Democratic Art: The New Deal’s Influence on American Culture (University of Chicago Press\, 2015). \nThis event is free and no registration is required\, books will be available for purchase at the event (PayPal or cash). 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/book-talk-with-author-bzbi-member-sharon-musher/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250502T154527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T154527Z
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SUMMARY:Israel Engagement Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Israel Engagement Committee to plan for next year’s slate of Israel programming. If you have questions\, email committee chair Scott Shandler.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/israel-engagement-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250502T155923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T155923Z
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SUMMARY:Rittenhouse Community Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:The Rittenhouse Square neighborhood is home to one of the city’s most vibrant Jewish communities. We are lucky to have many synagogues and minyanim in the area\, including Spruce Street Minyan\, Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue\, and Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel (BZBI). Join us as we bring together these three communities for a very special Rittenhouse Community Shabbat on Friday\, May 9\, 2025. \nThe evening will begin with traditional egalitarian Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv at BZBI (300 South 18th Street\, 6:30 PM) and traditional Orthodox Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv at Mekor Habracha (1500 Walnut St\, #206\, 7:00 PM). The communities will then come together for a shared Shabbat dinner at the Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square) at approximately 7:45 PM. \nIn a time of polarization and intolerance\, let’s come together to promote unity\, joy\, and the celebration of Shabbat. Register here. \nThis dinner is supported by BZBI\, Mekor Habracha\, Spruce Street Minyan\, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia\, Center City Kehillah\, and OneTable. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/rittenhouse-community-shabbat/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Ethical Society\, 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Everyone,Families,Shabbat,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000
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CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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:20250601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T060000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20240507T162730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T190309Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250521T191206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T191206Z
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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:20250611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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:20250614T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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:20250616T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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:20250626T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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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/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Classes,Early Childhood,Families,Parents,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250611T184216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T184216Z
UID:28280-1753205400-1753210800@bzbi.org
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:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T203000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat Services
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite the entire BZBI family to save the date for First Friday Dinners! \nThis year\, there are three main items to note: \n\n\nALL of the dinners will be catered by BZBI’s preferred partner\, Panache by Foodarama\, Panache serves a variety of delicious food options and always sends more than we need\, fulfilling the Jewish truism that “if there aren’t leftovers\, you didn’t make enough food.” \n\n\nThere will only be ONE dinner each month – Kabbalat Shabbat will take place at 6:00 PM\, followed by dinner at 7:15 PM. Stay tuned for information about the L’dor Vador dinners on second Fridays\, which will take place earlier. \n\n\nSponsorship and subscriptions are now available. Of course\, you can always register on a monthly basis as well. \n\n\nSponsorship Levels: Household: $720/Individual $360 \n\nFull 7 Dinner Subscription: $200 per adult\, $100 per child (under 3 are free)\nIndividual Adult Dinners: $36 non-member\, $30 member\nIndividual Child Dinners: $18 non-member\, $15 member\n\nAll the details are included here: www.bzbi.org/firstfridays \nFirst Fridays are part of our new focus on making BZBI a Friday night destination for all of Center City. Stay tuned for details about Family Friday events\, special musical Shabbats\, and more! \nSave these dates for a year of great Friday Nights: \n\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nJune 5\, 2026\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/first-friday-dinner-kabbalat-shabbat-services/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:BZBI\, 300 South 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Shabbat,Social,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250826T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163016Z
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SUMMARY:Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on Zoom – starting September 8\, please note the course will meet twice in September (8 & 29) and then resume weekly after the High Holy Days on October 20  \nWord 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-study-group-led-by-rabbi-david-greenstein-register-today/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250626T155626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T155537Z
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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:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
CREATED:20250918T162608Z
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:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143426
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:20260405T143426
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:20260405T143426
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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