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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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SUMMARY:RH2 in Rittenhouse Square is Back for its Tenth Year
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for the 10th year of music in Rittenhouse Square with an evening of spirited music and payer. \nBring a blanket\, lawn chairs\, a picnic dinner and listen to wonderful music created by Dan Blacksberg + his extremely talented band of musicians. \nYour assistance is essential in enabling the larger community to enjoy the concert. Click here if you would like to be a part of sponsorship for RH2.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/rh2-in-rittenhouse-square-is-back-for-its-tenth-year/
LOCATION:Rittenhouse Square\, 18th and Walnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Everyone,Holidays,Social,Worship
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SUMMARY:Sukkot in the Square
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for the ninth year of music in Rittenhouse Square (this year as a Sukkot concert) with an evening of spirited music. \nBring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and listen to wonderful music created by Dan Blacksberg + his extremely talented band of musicians. \nThis event is taking the place of RH² this year and is a major undertaking. Your assistance is essential in enabling the larger community to enjoy the concert. For more information on how to become a sponsor\, please contact Executive Director Lynne Balaban\, or click here for the sponsorship form.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/sukkot-in-the-square/
LOCATION:Rittenhouse Square\, 18th and Walnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Everyone,Music
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SUMMARY:Mindful Minyan on the Square: Rosh Hodesh Elul in Rittenhouse
DESCRIPTION:As we usher in the month of Elul with shofar blasts and psalms of praise\, join BZBI for a special Mindful Minyan in Rittenhouse Square. Meet on the grass near the goat sculpture for this spiritual and spirited service.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/mindful-minyan-on-the-square-rosh-hodesh-elul-in-rittenhouse/
LOCATION:Rittenhouse Square\, 18th and Walnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:RH²: Rosh Hashanah in Rittenhouse Square
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for our eighth year in Rittenhouse Square and mark the start of the Yamim Noraim with an evening of spirited music and a family-friendly service. \nRH² is FREE and open to the public. \n5:00PM\nConcert with the BZBI RH² Band \n\nJosh Madoff – Keyboards\, co-director\nDan Blacksberg – Trombone\, co-director\n\n6:00 PM\nTraditional service for Rosh Hashanah Eve led by Rabbis Abe Friedman & Abi Weber and Gedalia Penner Robinson \nIn the event of rain\, RH² will be moved indoors to the BZBI Sanctuary \nBring a lawn chair • Grab a blanket • Pack a picnic • Informal attire \nWe ask that you leave your electronic devices at home or turn them off during the services. We will have printed copies of the prayers available. \nRH² is FREE and open to the public. But you can help us pay for the event by becoming a sponsor.  Information is here.  A downloadable form is here. Payment options are here. \n 
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/rh2-5782-2/
LOCATION:Rittenhouse Square\, 18th and Walnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103
CATEGORIES:Adults,Celebration,Early Childhood,Everyone,Families,Holidays,Music,Observances,Parents,Social,Worship,Youth
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SUMMARY:Pajama-Rama
DESCRIPTION:Pajama-Rama\nJuly 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM \nOn July 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM\, come join us in your pajamas at Rittenhouse Square\, for some story-reading and cookie crumbling fun! Listen to bedtime stories read by crowd favorites like Rebecca Carl and Sarah Fleishman from Tot Shabbat\, Rabbi Abi\, Sara Goldfuss\, and more! \nDon’t forget to bring a blanket\, your favorite pair of pjs\, and something cozy to snuggle with– Milk and cookies will be provided! We will meet at the Goat.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/pajamarama/
LOCATION:Rittenhouse Square\, 18th and Walnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Families,Social
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SUMMARY:Simhat Torah Young Family Playdate and Dancing with the Torah
DESCRIPTION:Join other families with young children (0 – 5 years old) for a fun and informal BZBI playdate on the south lawn of Rittenhouse Square Park on Wednesday\, September 29 at 10:30 AM. The BZBI community will dance the Torah scrolls out of the synagogue and into the park during our playdate\, and at that time you and your little ones are warmly invited to join the rest of the community and dance with the Torah in the park! All adults and children 2-years-old and older should wear masks as an extra precaution so that we can celebrate safely together.
URL:https://bzbi.org/event/simchat-torah-young-family-playdate-and-dancing-with-the-torah/
LOCATION:Rittenhouse Square\, 18th and Walnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Families,Holidays,Observances,Parents
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