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.
December 16 | B'nai Israel Congregation
January 05 | B'nai Israel Congregation
February 10 | BallenIsles Country Club
Saturday, December 15
10:00 AM Brunch for Kindergarteners and their families
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K–6)
10:30 AM Teen Minyan
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, December 22
11:00 AM Youth Service with Tamar Sommer (K–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, December 29
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)Saturday, January 5
January Birthday Shabbat
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades K–2)
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades 3–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
11:40 AM Youth Kiddush honoring all of our January Birthdays
Saturday, January 12
10:00 AM Brunch for 3rd graders and their families
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K–6) and 3rd Grade Shabbat
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, January 19
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Student Led Youth Service
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, January 26
10:00 AM Brunch for 3rd graders and their families
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K–6)
10:30 AM Teen Minyan
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.
Close
