Community Connections
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Jessica Steinberg: Israeli Resilience during Dark Days
Jessica Steinberg: Israeli Resilience during Dark Days
Jessica Steinberg discusses how Israelis try to find a sense of normalcy during recent weeks, launching tremendous volunteer efforts to help evacuees, track those missing, even sewing items on reservists' [...]
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On One Foot Adult Learning Series
On One Foot Adult Learning Series
“I’ve Got So Many Questions About Judaism, Where Do I Start?” In a famous Talmudic story, an individual asks of Hillel and Shammai to teach all of Judaism while [...]
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Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, Haverford College (Meet at the Haverford College Visitor Parking Lot) If it is below 32 degrees, or raining or snowing, the group will meet at the [...]
First Friday Family Potluck
First Friday Family Potluck
Join Cantor Jenn for Shabbat songs, movement, storytime, and a dairy potluck dinner on the 1st Friday of each month! From 5:30-6:30p for 0-7 year old kids and their [...]
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Shorashim Shabbat
Shorashim Shabbat
Shabbat mornings at Beth Am Israel offer Shorashim students a kid-centered Tefilah, Hebrew, snack, learning about the weekly parsha, time spent in the main service, and time in the [...]
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Morning Services
Blends traditional prayer modes with contemporary melodies and niggunin and features acoustic music in the early part of the service and a more traditional approach in the later parts of our [...]
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Kesher Qigong
Kesher Qigong
Taught by our very own Nicole Levin and Beth Berman, we will have regular Yoga and Qigong (similar to Tai Chi) instruction at BAI. First and third Wednesdays of [...]
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Kesher Artists and Artisans Collaborative
Kesher Artists and Artisans Collaborative
If you enjoy drawing, painting, crocheting, knitting, creating mosaics, macrame, weaving, have another creative hobby, or are interested in pursuing a new creative endeavor, then our new Kesher Artist and Artisans [...]
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Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, Haverford College (Meet at the Haverford College Visitor Parking Lot) If it is below 32 degrees, or raining or snowing, the group will meet at the King [...]
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Shorashim Shabbat
Shorashim Shabbat
Shabbat mornings at Beth Am Israel offer Shorashim students a kid-centered Tefilah, Hebrew, snack, learning about the weekly parsha, time spent in the main service, and time in the Ya’ar [...]
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BAI Book Group
BAI Book Group
Please join us at our next meeting at a member's home where we will discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Here is a link to a [...]
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Jewish Eats Series – A Jewish Food Startup Success Story
Jewish Eats Series – A Jewish Food Startup Success Story
Amy Zitelman is cofounder and CEO of Soom Foods, which makes some of the world's best tahini and tahini products right here in Philadelphia. In addition to being the preferred tahini [...]
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On One Foot Adult Learning Series
On One Foot Adult Learning Series
“I’ve Got So Many Questions About Judaism, Where Do I Start?” In a famous Talmudic story, an individual asks of Hillel and Shammai to teach all of Judaism while they [...]
2 events,
Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, Haverford College (Meet at the Haverford College Visitor Parking Lot) If it is below 32 degrees, or raining or snowing, the group will meet at the King [...]
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Kesher Yoga
Kesher Yoga
Taught by our very own Nicole Levin and Beth Berman, we will have regular Yoga and Qigong (similar to Tai Chi) instruction at BAI. First and third Wednesdays of each [...]
2 events,
On One Foot Adult Learning Series
On One Foot Adult Learning Series
“I’ve Got So Many Questions About Judaism, Where Do I Start?” In a famous Talmudic story, an individual asks of Hillel and Shammai to teach all of Judaism while they [...]
4 events,
Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, Haverford College (Meet at the Haverford College Visitor Parking Lot) If it is below 32 degrees, or raining or snowing, the group will meet at the King [...]
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday Night/Kabbalat Shabbat: Informal, casual, spirited and soulful. Creating sacred time in your sacred space We are so grateful that we can be together in our Sanctuary. This week, Musical [...]
Potluck and Learning with Marni Loffman
Potluck and Learning with Marni Loffman
Join our artist and educator in residence, Marni Loffman, after Musical Kabbalat Shabbat for a special potluck and learn. Sign up to bring a dish here.
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“Something Different” for Shabbat Morning
“Something Different” for Shabbat Morning
A special Morning service led by the Interfaith Music Project of Philadelphia. A spirited hour of prayer, song, moments of introspection, harmony and collaborative Tefilah. All musicians welcome to join [...]
Shorashim Shabbat
Shorashim Shabbat
Shabbat mornings at Beth Am Israel offer Shorashim students a kid-centered Tefilah, Hebrew, snack, learning about the weekly parsha, time spent in the main service, and time in the Ya’ar [...]
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat is a Shabbat experience for families with children ages 0-5, every Saturday from 11-12. Come sing along to Shabbat songs, learn about the parsha of the week, and [...]
Jewish Eats Series – The Jewish Deli
Jewish Eats Series – The Jewish Deli
Ted Merwin is the author of Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli, which won the 2015 National Jewish Book Award in Education. He'll give an entertaining [...]
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“High School Musical” Sing Along
“High School Musical” Sing Along
Do you find yourself daydreaming about singing with Troy or Gabrielle? Do you imagine popping and locking? Preparing Creme Brulee? Scoring the winning point in the championship game? Being a [...]
Music Prayer Lab
Music Prayer Lab
Join our award winning program of a group of dedicated musicians, pray-ers, and fellow travelers who are all interested in the collaboration of prayer, music-making and intentional community.
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On One Foot Adult Learning Series
On One Foot Adult Learning Series
“I’ve Got So Many Questions About Judaism, Where Do I Start?” In a famous Talmudic story, an individual asks of Hillel and Shammai to teach all of Judaism while they [...]
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Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Our overarching Board goals for the year: Membership / School Programming / B’nai Mitzvah Families Always Present Attention on: Community, Spirituality, Learning All members are invited to attend. Board meetings are in-person [...]
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Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, Haverford College (Meet at the Haverford College Visitor Parking Lot) If it is below 32 degrees, or raining or snowing, the group will meet at the King [...]
First Friday Family Potluck
First Friday Family Potluck
Join Cantor Jenn for Shabbat songs, movement, storytime, and a dairy potluck dinner on the 1st Friday of each month! From 5:30-6:30p for 0-7 year old kids and their grown [...]
1 event,
Shorashim Shabbat
Shorashim Shabbat
Shabbat mornings at Beth Am Israel offer Shorashim students a kid-centered Tefilah, Hebrew, snack, learning about the weekly parsha, time spent in the main service, and time in the Ya’ar [...]
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