Blumberg-Zalis Family Library
Welcome to the Blumberg-Zalis Family Library! The Blumberg-Zalis Family Library is Washington’s premier synagogue library, and a beautiful setting for reading, learning and relaxing. Accredited by the Association of Jewish Libraries and recently recognized with a Solomon Schechter Gold Award from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, it supports the curricula of the Schilit Nursery School, the Talmud Torah, and teen and adult education programs.
The library contains reading areas with tables, chairs and upholstered furniture. The collection totaling over 12,000 items features fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, tapes, and, Jewish newspapers, periodicals, with both reference and circulating sections. There is an extensive collection on the Holocaust for both adults and children. The reference area includes different editions of Talmud, encyclopedias, and other texts of Judaic scholarly interest. Members and non-members are always welcome. Non-members may check out books for a small yearly fee.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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library features
Chod Media Center
Features a network of computers available to congregants of all ages.
Jewish Genealogy Library
An extensive reference collection containing, periodicals and CDs.
Children’s Library
A colorful kid-friendly seating area to enjoy our wonderful collection of children’s books for all ages and abilities.
Fri, December 1 2023
18 Kislev 5784
Livestream
Shabbat Services
Friday at 6:15 PM
Saturday at 9:00 AM
the latest
The Strength We Need (Parshat Vayetzei, November 25) by Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
announcements
Hineini Giving Week is Here
Our Hineini Campaign provides critically-needed support for our synagogue. Give now.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with B'nai Israel
Bring light into our lives this season. See our Hanukkah events.
We Stand With Israel: Am Yisrael Chai
Read our messages of support by clicking here.
Our 2023-2024 Hineini Annual Campaign is Under Way
B'nai Israel is "Here for YOU". Support us today.
Get Away with B'nai! Three Opportunities:
Civil Rights Trip to Georgia and Alabama
Jewish Tour to Argentina
Florida Reunion
Shamash Award Nominations
The Shamash Award recognizes members of the congregation who have contributed their time and abilities to help others or to support a meaningful cause. Learn more.
Join us for Religious School!
Registration remains open for our Lessans Talmud Torah. Generations of families have trusted us with their children's Jewish education. Learn more.
Very Limited Spaces Remain for B'nai Israel Schilit Nursery School for the 2023-24 Program Year!
Our award-winning school can't wait to meet your family. Learn more.
Have Coffee with a New Friend ON US
Our Coffee Buzz program encourages members to meet for coffee on us while engaging in meaningful conversations. Learn more.
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.
Join Our Shabbat Morning Livestream
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Explore Our Exciting Adult Education Offerings
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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 (7:00 PM during Summer)
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.
