B'nai Israel Congregation

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

Meet Our clergy

Michael J. Safra
Senior Rabbi

Mitchell H. Berkowitz
Associate Rabbi

Josh C. Perlman
Hazzan

Sarah Bolts
Associate
Hazzan/Music Director

Sun, June 26 2022
27 Sivan 5782

LIvestream

Shabbat Services:
Fridays at 6:15 PM
Saturdays at 9:00 AM

announcements

Summer is Special at B’nai Israel
Learn more about our Summer Speaker Series, Summer Beit Midrash, and Outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat Services

High Holiday 2022 Information is Posted
We’re already hard at work to ensure meaningful High Holidays for our community. Click here for more.

BISNS Art Show
Click here to see the beautiful artwork our BISNS students created that was presented at this year’s Art Show.

Talmud Torah Registration Now Open
We hope your K–12th grader joins us for the 2022–23 year. Click here for information and to register.

Nursery School Registration is Open
Learn more about our award-winning program.
Click here.

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

Friday | 6:15 PM

Saturday | 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Minha)

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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.