Welcome to B’nai Israel!
Founded in 1925, B’nai Israel has been a major presence in the Washington area for generations. Our talented clergy and staff, creative and innovative programming, and magnificent facility are well known. Anyone who enters the building can sense our commitment to children and adults of all ages through our multiple weekly Shabbat Magic youth services, impressive schools and youth groups, and top-notch educational programs for adults.
But B’nai Israel is much more. We are a caring community that supports members in times of need and celebrates life’s joyous moments together. We inspire individuals and assist them in charting their own spiritual journeys. We engage in the larger community, doing our part to improve the world and sustain the institutions of Jewish life here and in Israel.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about all that B’nai Israel has to offer. And I hope that you will be in touch … to tell us about yourself, ask questions, and be an integral a part of this special community.
We aspire to be your home for Jewish life.
Michael J. Safra
Senior Rabbi
More than 50 members of B’nai Israel attended this year’s Aipac Policy Conference, which emphasized the importance of bi-partisan support for the America-Israel relationship. Many of our delegates are pictured here.
October 21 | B'nai Israel Congregation
October 26 | B'nai Israel Congregation
October 27 | B'nai Israel Congregation
October 30 | Baskin Robbins
November 13 | B'nai Israel Congregation
Saturday, October 19
10:00 AM 5th Grade Family Brunch
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Chug
10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades K–2)
10:30 AM Junior Congregation and 5th Grade Shabbat (grades 3–6)
10:30 AM Teen Minyan
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, October 26
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Chug
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K-6)
10:30 AM Three Year Old Classes Family Brunch
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat and Three Year Old Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, November 2
November Birthday Shabbat
10:00 AM Family Minyan
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
11:40 AM Youth Kiddush honoring all of our November Birthdays
12:00 PM Congregational Kiddush
Saturday, November 9
10:00 AM Kindergarten Family Brunch
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades K–2) and Kindergarten Shabbat
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades 3-6)
10:30 AM Teen Minyan
Saturday, November 16
EPIC Shabbat & Ramah Shabbat
MACCABIAH GAMES
10:00 AM Family Brunch
10:30 AM Maccabiah Games Activities Begin
10:45 AM Special Parent Session with Rabbi Berkowitz
It’s Blue against White in our very own B’nai Israel Maccabiah Games! Join us for an EPIC Shabbat filled with games, contests, activities and more. Begin the day with an energizing breakfast and get ready to score some points for your team.
Saturday, November 23
6th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Institute
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Two Year Old and Transitional Two Year old Family Brunch
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K-5)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) and Two Year Old and Transitional Two Year old
Saturday, November 30
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Large print siddurim, assistive listening devices and page magnifiers are readily available. Our entire building and grounds are wheelchair accessible. We can provide sign language interpreters upon request and subject to availability.
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