Best of Jewish Washington Awards 2024
B’nai Israel is proud to be named a 2024 Best of Jewish Washington Award Winner of:
- Best Preschool
- Best Children's/Teen Programming
- Best Alternative Shabbat Service/Programming
- Best Judaica Shop
Runner Up:
- Best Senior Programming
- Best Special Needs Shabbat Service
- Best Kiddush
- Best Continuing Education Program
Mazal tov to B'nai Israel for being the recipient of so many Best of Jewish Washington Awards!
Click here to read the feature article (on page 28!) on B'nai Israel Schilit Nursery School's Win for Best Preschool in this week's Washington Jewish Week.
Thank you for voting for B'nai Israel!
Sun, November 16 2025
25 Cheshvan 5786
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In Memory of Phyllis Trible (Parashat Lech Lecha, November 1) by Rabbi Michael Safra Click here to view.
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Celebrating 100 Years of B’nai Israel
Founded in 1925, we look forward to this milestone year ahead. Click here to visit our Centennial website to donate, browse our archives, and more.
Fifth Annual Shamash Award - Nominations Now Open
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