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Dignity and Justice for All

Hayyey Sarah 5778 / 3 November 2018

In the wake of the attack on Tree of Life Synagogue, the question I have heard more than any other has been, why the Jews? What is it about us, our… Read More

Posted: November 5, 2018 by Rabbi Abe Friedman

We Grieve with the Jewish Community of Pittsburgh

וִיהִי ה’ מִשְׂגָּ֣ב לַדָּ֑ךְ מִשְׂגָּ֗ב לְעִתּ֥וֹת בַּצָּרָֽה: Adonai is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:10) Our hearts are broken at the news of… Read More

Posted: October 29, 2018 by Rabbi Abe Friedman, Rabbi Yosef Goldman and Gregg Kanter

Our Neighborhood

“All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one… Read More

Posted: October 29, 2018 by Risa Young

Mazel Tov Halle!

Halle has called BZBI home her whole life. She started coming to BZBI when she was born and she happily attended the Laurie Wagman Playschool, Abigail R. Cohen Preschool, and… Read More

Posted: October 23, 2018 by Temple Office

A Wider Field of View

Lekh Lekha 5779 / 20 October 2018

I had trouble reading Torah at morning minyan this week. I don’t think anyone could have noticed – it was a familiar portion and I had plenty of time to prepare. My… Read More

Posted: October 22, 2018 by Rabbi Abe Friedman