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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited\, musical service: click here for more information.  \nTo join Sunday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/online-sunday-schmooze-2022-08-28-2023-05-07/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
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SUMMARY:BZBI Goes to the Theater: Amsterdam Performance by Maya Arad Yasur
DESCRIPTION:Join the Congregational Learning Committee as they attend Amsterdam. First seen at the Haifa Theater\, Israel\, in 2018\, Amsterdam is a strikingly original\, audacious thriller. An Israeli violinist\, nine months pregnant\, is living in Amsterdam with her Dutch boyfriend. One day she receives an overdue gas bill…from 1944. The implications of the bill send her on a whirlwind exploration of identity\, alienation and legacy. Powerful and uniquely told by four actors reconstructing the facts as they go\, Amsterdam tells a vibrant and resonant story. Note: the play contains strong language and mature themes. \nTickets cost $36 per person\, click here to register. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-goes-to-the-theater-amsterdam-performance-by-maya-arad-yasur/
LOCATION:Christ Church Neighborhood House\, 20 N. American Street
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art Exhibition,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T083000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20230504T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T144025Z
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SUMMARY:Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information\, click here.  \nTo join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/monday-thursday-morning-minyan/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:In the Chapel & on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20240814T140500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T140500Z
UID:27309-1731924000-1731927600@bzbi.org
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/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20231212T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T160932Z
UID:27139-1731954600-1731961800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:BZBI Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-board-meeting-2/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Discussions,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20240828T192553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T192553Z
UID:27385-1731956400-1731963600@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:On One Foot at BZBI - An Introduction to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Judaism is a world unto itself\, encompassing rituals\, ideas\, and thousands of years of history. If you’ve been curious about Jewish learning but didn’t know where to start\, this is the place for you! The American Jewish University’s On One Foot curriculum covers all of the essentials in an interactive format that encourages personal engagement. Join Rabbis Abe Friedman\, Abi Weber\, and many other community rabbis for a year-long adventure in Jewish learning. This course is ideal for students seeking a basic orientation to fundamental Jewish concepts. \nClasses meet weekly on a Monday at BZBI from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \nConversion Candidates and interested partners should register through the Goodblatt website. \nThis class is offered in cooperation with the Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy Introduction to Judaism Program sponsored by the Philadelphia Region of the Rabbinical Assembly\, which represents Conservative Jewish rabbis in Greater Philadelphia\, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. Students interested in conversion should schedule an appointment to meet with one of the BZBI rabbis.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/on-one-foot-at-bzbi-an-introduction-to-judaism/2024-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Families,Parents,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20240813T204416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T204416Z
UID:27518-1731960000-1731963600@bzbi.org
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/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T083000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20230504T154255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T144157Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information.  \nTo join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tuesday-wednesday-morning-minyan/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20240814T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T135725Z
UID:27269-1732010400-1732014000@bzbi.org
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/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/booksofsamuelwrstone.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T083000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20230504T154255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T144158Z
UID:24682-1732088700-1732091400@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information.  \nTo join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/tuesday-wednesday-morning-minyan/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tuesdaywednesdayminyanmorning.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T090000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
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-2/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_1060-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20240828T205412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T133516Z
UID:27420-1732094100-1732096800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:My Grown Up & Me at BZBI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music and movement for infants\, toddlers and their grown ups! Classes cost $18 or 4 for $60 if you register in advance and $20 at the door. Please use this registration link to sign up for classes. \nThis program meets weekly on a Wednesday at 9:15 AM in the Klinghoffer Chapel! If there are breaks in the program we will let families know in advance.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/my-grown-up-me-at-bzbi/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Dance,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Music,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/My-Grownup-Me-New-QR.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20241022T193130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T193130Z
UID:27678-1732124700-1732132800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:BZBI Book Club Meeting and Potluck Dinner
DESCRIPTION:BZBI Book Club Meeting and Potluck Dinner: Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art\, Exile and Repair by Cuban-American Jewish writer and conservator\, Rosa Lowinger \nJoin us for this special evening to honor both our very own Virginia (Ginny) Greene and the author\, Rosa Lowinger. The author will personally attend our event and Ginny will lead our discussion. As Rosa’s mentor\, Ginny was mentioned multiple times in the book. Read more about her career at The Penn Museum. Rosa has ties to Philadelphia where she lived  in the 1980’s and was a member of the Center City Havura Minyan in which some current BZBI members were also active. \nRSVP required to attend. Your name has to be on the list given to building security personnel. Click here to register and state what you will bring to the potluck dinner. \nIf you have trouble accessing the google document that allows you to state what you are bringing to the potluck\, you can find it here. \n\n5:45 – 7:00 PM: Meet the author\, mingle with Ginny and others at a potluck vegetarian/dairy dinner\n7:00-8:00 PM: Book review and discussion
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/bzbi-book-club-meeting-and-potluck-dinner/
LOCATION:William Penn House Community Room\, 1919 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Everyone,Literature,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dwelltimebookcover.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T194500
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20240903T174032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T174032Z
UID:27469-1732127400-1732131900@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Bootcamp Part 2 with Davida Charney: Read Prayer Book Hebrew!
DESCRIPTION:This weekly class is for anyone who wants to learn to read Hebrew. We focus on the letters in the alef-bet and build up vocabulary and basic grammar. The clever and effective materials come from the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP). Those who attended the summer Reading Bootcamp will have a headstart but all are welcome! Click here to register. \nPlease note\, there is no class October 2\, 2024 (Rosh HaShanah) or November 27\, 2024 (Thanksgiving).There will also be a winter break starting December 18 and we will pick up again January 8\, 2025. \nContact Davida Charney (dcharney@austin.utexas.edu) with questions.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/hebrew-bootcamp-part-2-with-davida-charney-read-prayer-book-hebrew/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Classes,Shabbat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/fe5982e649a99196199067bc9858bd55da9c8a65.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T083000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20230504T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T144026Z
UID:24471-1732175100-1732177800@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information\, click here.  \nTo join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom\, click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/monday-thursday-morning-minyan/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:In the Chapel & on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mondaythursdaymorningminyan.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T083000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20230503T210439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T183441Z
UID:24170-1732261500-1732264200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Friday Morning Mindful Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Friday morning Mindful Minyan: click here for more information. \nJoin Friday Morning Mindful Minyan by clicking here.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/mindful-minyan/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Shabbat,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fridaymorningminyan.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20221130T203957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T143522Z
UID:24980-1732354200-1732363200@bzbi.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Services
DESCRIPTION:This week\, BZBI holds services in the Sanctuary and on Zoom.\n \n\nThe Zoom link for BZBI religious services changed in September. You can sign up for the new link here.\nYou can download Siddur Sim Shalom\, used during Shabbat by going here.\nThe weekly Torah parashah can be found on our shofar blog\, here.\n\n  \nFor more information\, please click here. 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/shabbat-services/2024-11-23/
LOCATION:In the Sanctuary & on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Shabbat,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/shabbatservicesimage.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T114500
DTSTAMP:20260525T030646
CREATED:20240807T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165742Z
UID:27581-1732360500-1732362300@bzbi.org
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-2/2024-11-23/
LOCATION:BZBI chapel
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Shabbat,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bzbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/totshabbatweb-1.jpg
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