Education
Learning is Fundamental
Engagement with Jewish learning is fundamental to the life of our Congregation. With programs for all ages exploring the depth and breadth of topics of Jewish interest we sustain an environment where an individual can search for spiritual growth and personal meaning in the rich, evolving cultural and intellectual treasures of our people in an ever changing world.
Education highlights
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Adult Education Programs
Lectures, courses and workshops to engage, transform, and build community
Blumberg-Zalis Family Library
Resources for learning and enjoyment at our beautiful library
Day School Family Programs
Events for day school families to socialize and maintain their synagogue connection
Infant & Toddler Classes
Fun classes for infants, toddlers and their caregivers
Family Engagement Programs
Special programs of interest to families and families to be
Youth Department Programs
Four exciting youth groups for kindergartners through teens
Wed, February 1 2023
10 Shevat 5783
Livestream
Shabbat Services
Friday at 6:15 PM Saturday at 9:00 AM
announcements
All Things Purim
Click here for a list of events and celebrations.
Click here to purchase Purim Greetings and hamentashen from Sisterhood.
Rabbi Safra is Blogging His Mission to the South
Learn more.
The Perlman Four Brothers Cantor Concert is Back!
Join the Cantors Perlman for “Music Throughout the Generations—from Beatles to the
Borscht Belt.” Learn more.
Get Away with B'nai! Three Opportunities:
Florida Reunion on February 5. Join us.
Congregational Shabbaton on May 12 - 14. Join us.
Congregational Israel Adventure on June 18 - 29. Join us.
Thank you for voting us Best of Jewish Washington 2022.
Click here to see all of the awards including Best Preschool, Best Hebrew School, Best Senior Programming and many more.
B'nai Israel Buzz: Have Coffee with a Friend ON US!
This new program encourages meaningful conversations. Learn more.
Nursery School Registration for the 2023-24 Program Year Opens February 6! 
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
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.
