Once again, BZBI is sponsoring ScholarStream, a collaboration of the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), Rabbinical Assembly (RA), the Schechter Institutes and Ziegler, in which teachers representing each institution will examine some of Judaism’s key ideas, moments, and challenges. This year ScholarStream is divided into eight series of lectures, spanning October 2021 to May 2022. To... Read More

Polyphony joins with co-sponsors BZBI and ARTolerance to offer you an evening of Common Ground Through Common Sound with the Polyphony String Quartet plus members of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble from Sanctuary Choir at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.   Polyphony bridges the divide between Arab and Jewish communities in Israel through classical... Read More

The rules for taking retirement plan distributions can be complicated for taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your IRA, SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, or retirement plan account when you reach age 70½. Much like Talmudic study, understanding the rules for calculating RMD, the timeframe for withdrawals, and the taxes due on proceeds are subject to... Read More