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
Mon, March 27 2023
5 Nisan 5783
Livestream
Shabbat Services
Friday at 6:15 PM Saturday at 9:00 AM
the latest
Two Portions, Two Torahs–A Shabbat of New Beginnings (Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekudei Hachodesh, March 18) by Rabbi Michael Safra
announcements
Passover at B’nai Israel
Click here to learn all about our Passover workshops and celebrations.
B'nai Israel Schilit Nursery School Registration for Camp and the 2023-24 Program Year is now open!
Our award-winning school can't wait to meet your family. Learn more.
Get Away with B'nai! Two Opportunities:
Congregational Shabbaton on May 12–14. Join us.
Congregational Israel Adventure on June 18–29. Join us.
Thank you for voting us Best of Jewish Washington 2022.
Click here to see all of the awards including Best Preschool, Best Hebrew School, Best Senior Programming and many more.
B'nai Israel Buzz: Have Coffee with a Friend ON US!
This new program encourages meaningful conversations. Learn more.
Join Our Shabbat Morning Livestream
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Explore Our Exciting Adult Education Offerings
Learn more here.
weekday services
Sunday | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 AM
*Service times vary on holidays.
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shabbat services
inclement weather policy
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We are accessible
B’nai Israel is proud to be accessible to all.
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.
