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, January 18
11:00 AM Gold Kippah Catch Up
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, January 25
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades 3–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, February 1
February Birthday Shabbat
10:00 AM Family Minyan
10:45 AM Pre-K Family Brunch
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat and Pre-K Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
11:40 AM Youth Kiddush honoring all February Birthdays
Saturday, February 8
Epic Shabbat/Education Shabbat
9:45 AM Epic Shabbat Family Brunch
9:45 AM 6th Graders leading Torah Service in Dweck Sanctuary
10:15 AM Children Join Their Monsters University Classes
10:30 AM Parent Discussion with Rabbi Berkowitz
Saturday, February 15
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, February 22
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, February 29
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Kids Club
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, March 7
March 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 March Birthdays
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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