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.
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Saturday, August 17
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, August 24
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, August 31
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, September 7
Shabbat Magic Opening
August and September Birthday Shabbat
10:00 AM Magic Show for grades K–6
10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades K–2)
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K–6)
10:30 AM Magic Show for Tots
10:30 AM Teen Minyan
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
11:40 AM Youth Kiddush honoring all of our August and September Birthdays
Saturday, September 14
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Chug
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
12:30 PM Shabbat Shenanigans (see page 18)
Saturday, September 21
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Chug
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, September 28
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Chug
10:30 AM Teen Led Junior Congregation (grades K–6)
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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