Kesher Basketball
Kesher Basketball
BAI Hoop Heads: Casual basketball pickup games. Meet from 8:30-10a at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd. Everyone is welcome. We play for fun and to have a good workout. There […]
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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 each […]
2 events,
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud’s curriculum invites learners – from K to 7 – to explore life’s biggest questions: Love, Wonder, Belonging. Our learning is rooted in the words of Jewish wisdom and […]
4 events,
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Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, NEW WINTER LOCATION! Cynwyd Heritage Trail Please meet at 9:30 at the CVS parking lot at the corner of Belmont Avenue and Rock Hill Road (260 Rock […]
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 at this time, we can be back together, in-person, in […]
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Shorashim K-4 Shabbat Dinner
Shorashim K-4 Shabbat Dinner
K-4 Shorashim Families are invited to join Shabbat services from 6-7:15, followed by dinner in the social hall. During dinner, there will be learning for families as well as a […]
5 events,
Torah Study via Zoom
Torah Study via Zoom
A lively, open conversation focused on the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi David. All are welcome. Presently, we study online, via Zoom. “Our Torah study group is a place where […]
Tefilah B’Kavanah
Tefilah B’Kavanah
Led by Hazzan Harold, this is our weekly Shabbat morning offering of intentional musical prayer, with spirited song, chant and meditation. Our aim is to allow for deep, uninterrupted, joyful […]
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 […]
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 prayer. This […]
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Jewish Eats Series – What Makes Traditional Foods Jewish?
Jewish Eats Series – What Makes Traditional Foods Jewish?
Sephardic & Judeo-Arabic recipe preserver, cookbook author, and culinary Instructor Jennifer Abadi will discuss whether there is such a thing as Jewish cuisine, and how trade, kashrut food restrictions, migration, […]
4 events,
Kesher Basketball
Kesher Basketball
BAI Hoop Heads: Casual basketball pickup games. Meet from 8:30-10a at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd. Everyone is welcome. We play for fun and to have a good workout. There […]
BAI Teen Program – Teen Learning
BAI Teen Program – Teen Learning
One Sunday a month (from 4-6pm, including dinner) will be dedicated to informal learning. These sessions will be taught by some combination of Rabbi David, Hazzan Harold, Cantor Jenn, and […]
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
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30 Minute Music Meditations
30 Minute Music Meditations
New Offering! Each Wednesday, tune in on Zoom or in-person for a different extended set of listening. A perfect way to start your day!
4 events,
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud’s curriculum invites learners – from K to 7 – to explore life’s biggest questions: Love, Wonder, Belonging. Our learning is rooted in the words of Jewish wisdom and […]
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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Are American Jews in Danger? – David Engel
Are American Jews in Danger? – David Engel
RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 7:30 PM in the BAI sanctuary Light refreshments will be served after the talk. Since the Hamas invasion of Israel October 7, many American Jews […]
4 events,
Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, NEW WINTER LOCATION! Cynwyd Heritage Trail Please meet at 9:30 at the CVS parking lot at the corner of Belmont Avenue and Rock Hill Road (260 Rock […]
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MLK Friday Night Service
MLK Friday Night Service
MLK Unity Service at Main Line Reform Temple featuring the Unity Choir and the clergy from Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Am Israel, and Zion Baptist. Main Line Reform Temple […]
4 events,
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 prayer. This […]
5 events,
Kesher Basketball
Kesher Basketball
BAI Hoop Heads: Casual basketball pickup games. Meet from 8:30-10a at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd. Everyone is welcome. We play for fun and to have a good workout. There […]
3 events,
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MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service & Learning: Join us in meaningful hands-on service projects for all ages and engaging conversations around the Civil Rights Act. Email Gaby or Polly to get […]
1 event,
3 events,
30 Minute Music Meditations
30 Minute Music Meditations
New Offering! Each Wednesday, tune in on Zoom or in-person for a different extended set of listening. A perfect way to start your day!
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 […]
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Israel Trip Presentation
Israel Trip Presentation
In December, Rabbi David participated in a Rabbinical Assembly Mission to Israel, Rabbi David Levin participated in a Jewish Federation Rabbinic Mission, and at the beginning of January, Professor Peter […]
3 events,
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud’s curriculum invites learners – from K to 7 – to explore life’s biggest questions: Love, Wonder, Belonging. Our learning is rooted in the words of Jewish wisdom and […]
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 […]
3 events,
Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, NEW WINTER LOCATION! Cynwyd Heritage Trail Please meet at 9:30 at the CVS parking lot at the corner of Belmont Avenue and Rock Hill Road (260 Rock […]
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 at this time, we can be back together, in-person, in […]
5 events,
Torah Study via Zoom
Torah Study via Zoom
A lively, open conversation focused on the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi David. All are welcome. Presently, we study online, via Zoom. “Our Torah study group is a place where […]
Tefilah B’Kavanah
Tefilah B’Kavanah
Led by Hazzan Harold, this is our weekly Shabbat morning offering of intentional musical prayer, with spirited song, chant and meditation. Our aim is to allow for deep, uninterrupted, joyful […]
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 […]
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 prayer. This […]
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 […]
4 events,
Kesher Basketball
Kesher Basketball
BAI Hoop Heads: Casual basketball pickup games. Meet from 8:30-10a at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd. Everyone is welcome. We play for fun and to have a good workout. There […]
Winter Nitzanim/Sprouts
Winter Nitzanim/Sprouts
Outdoors. Hands-on. Jewish. A unique program for 3-5 year-old kids and their grown-ups in Beth Am Israel’s Ya’ar/Woodlands. Engage in experiential outdoor learning connected to Jewish values. During each session […]
1 event,
2 events,
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Rethinking our Connection to Fossil Fuels: A Discussion
Rethinking our Connection to Fossil Fuels: A Discussion
Many of our traditional ideas and practices need to be reconsidered to facilitate the swift transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy. We will consider the impact of our […]
2 events,
30 Minute Music Meditations
30 Minute Music Meditations
New Offering! Each Wednesday, tune in on Zoom or in-person for a different extended set of listening. A perfect way to start your day!
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 […]
4 events,
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud’s curriculum invites learners – from K to 7 – to explore life’s biggest questions: Love, Wonder, Belonging. Our learning is rooted in the words of Jewish wisdom and […]
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 […]
3 events,
Kesher Walking Group
Kesher Walking Group
Fridays at 9:30a, NEW WINTER LOCATION! Cynwyd Heritage Trail Please meet at 9:30 at the CVS parking lot at the corner of Belmont Avenue and Rock Hill Road (260 Rock […]
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 at this time, we can be back together, in-person, in […]
4 events,
Torah Study via Zoom
Torah Study via Zoom
A lively, open conversation focused on the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi David. All are welcome. Presently, we study online, via Zoom. “Our Torah study group is a place where […]
Tefilah B’Kavanah
Tefilah B’Kavanah
Led by Hazzan Harold, this is our weekly Shabbat morning offering of intentional musical prayer, with spirited song, chant and meditation. Our aim is to allow for deep, uninterrupted, joyful […]
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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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 prayer. This […]
4 events,
Kesher Basketball
Kesher Basketball
BAI Hoop Heads: Casual basketball pickup games. Meet from 8:30-10a at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd. Everyone is welcome. We play for fun and to have a good workout. There […]
Winter Nitzanim/Sprouts
Winter Nitzanim/Sprouts
Outdoors. Hands-on. Jewish. A unique program for 3-5 year-old kids and their grown-ups in Beth Am Israel’s Ya’ar/Woodlands. Engage in experiential outdoor learning connected to Jewish values. During each session […]
2 events,
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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' […]
1 event,
1 event,
30 Minute Music Meditations
30 Minute Music Meditations
New Offering! Each Wednesday, tune in on Zoom or in-person for a different extended set of listening. A perfect way to start your day!
3 events,
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud
Shorashim Limmud’s curriculum invites learners – from K to 7 – to explore life’s biggest questions: Love, Wonder, Belonging. Our learning is rooted in the words of Jewish wisdom and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Our Musical Kabbalat […]
5 events,
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Torah Study via Zoom
Torah Study via Zoom
A lively, open conversation focused on the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi David. All are welcome. Presently, we study online, via Zoom. “Our Torah study group is a place where […]
Tefilah B’Kavanah
Tefilah B’Kavanah
Led by Hazzan Harold, this is our weekly Shabbat morning offering of intentional musical prayer, with spirited song, chant and meditation. Our aim is to allow for deep, uninterrupted, joyful […]
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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Something Different for Shabbat Morning
Something Different for Shabbat Morning
Over the next several months we’re going to try out and try on different ways into prayer, with a focus on Shabbat morning. Our traditional Shabbat morning service will continue each […]
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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 prayer. This […]
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