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, April 20
First Day of Pesah
11:00 AM Student-led Youth Service
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, April 27
9:00 AM 6th Grade Family Brunch
9:45 AM 6th Graders Join the Dweck Sanctuary Service (6th Grade Shabbat)
10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades K–2)
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades 3–5)
10:30 AM Teen Minyan
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, May 4
EPIC Star Wars Shabbat: May The Forth Be With You
May Birthday Shabbat
10:00 AM Brunch in the B’nai Israel Cantina
10:30 AM Activities for kids from age 2–6th grade
Saturday, May 11
10:15 AM. Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (for children in grades K–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, May 18
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (for children in grades K–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday May 25
11:00 AM Student Led Youth Service
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
Saturday, June 1
Summer Send Off and June/July Birthday Shabbat
10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (for children in grades K–6)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent)
11:40 AM Youth Kiddush honoring all of our June and July 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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