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.
April 26 | B'nai Israel Congregation
April 27 | B'nai Israel Congregation
April 29 | Congregation B’nai Tzedek
May 03 | Locust Grove Nature Center
May 12 | B'nai Israel Congregation
Saturday, April 28
10:15 a.m. Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation (for children in grades K–6) led by Liz Heyman
11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) led by Arielle Katzel
12:00 p.m. Congregational Kiddush
Saturday, May 5
May Birthday Shabbat
10:15 a.m. Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 a.m. Mini Minyan (for children in grades K–2) led by Juliann Goldman
10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation (for children in grades 3–6) led by Rabbi Berkowitz
10:30 a.m. Teen Minyan led by Moshe Ben-Lev
11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) led by Arielle Katzel
11:40 a.m. Youth Kiddush honoring all of our May Birthdays
Saturday, May 12
10:15 a.m. Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation (for children in grades K–6) and 6th grade Shabbat led by Liz Heyman
11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) led by Arielle Katzel
Saturday, May 19
10:15 a.m. Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 a.m. Mini Minyan (for children in grades K–2) led by Juliann Goldman
10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation (for children in grades 3–6) and 5th Grade Shabbat led by Rabbi Berkowitz
11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) led by Arielle Katzel
Saturday, May 26
10:15 a.m. Gold Kippah Prayer Practice
10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation (for children in grades K-6) led by Rabbi Berkowitz
11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) led by Juliann Goldman
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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