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Purim 2020 Had Something for Everyone

Purim at BZBI haD something for everyone (and then some)! Carnival, children’s parade, family dinner, Megillah reading, costume contest, and more. Join us next year! There were multiple opportunities to… Read More

Posted: March 10, 2020 by Communications @ BZBI

Summary of February Board Meeting

January Report Summaries: Membership: A representative from USCJ met with the committee to provide information on alternative dues models, financial sustainability, and engagement. Ritual and HR: For HH, a choir… Read More

Posted: March 9, 2020 by Communications @ BZBI

A Musical Journey: Saturday Night Soul Spa

Arabic and Jewish musical traditions combined this weekend for a spiritually rousing and heart-opening evening of music, prayer, and contemplation. The evening started with a moving Havdalah service to usher… Read More

Posted: March 2, 2020 by Communications @ BZBI

Our Supersized Shabbat Souls

Mishpatim 5780 / 26 February 2020

By Rabbi Annie Lewis It is a mild, winter Sunday and I am driving with my kids to New Jersey to visit my parents. As we turn into Bubbie and Zeyde’s… Read More

Posted: February 26, 2020 by Rabbi Annie Lewis

Hearing the KOL, Listening to the Call

Yitro 5780 / 15 February 2020

In this week’s parashah, Yitro, we have the scene of the first Revelation at Mt. Sinai. I say first, because we who have read the Book of Shemot many times,… Read More

Posted: February 20, 2020 by Rabbi Haviva Ner-David