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.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
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library hours
Sunday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM & 4:30–8:30 PM
Closed Shabbat & Holidays
The Blumberg-Zalis Family Library was awarded the Advanced Accreditation Degree by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) in June 2014
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.
Wed, April 8 2020
14 Nisan 5780
announcements
Join Us Virtually
Click here for our latest virtual events and programs. We look forward to connecting our community.
Hag Pesach Sameach! Wishing you and your family a meaningful Passover.
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Daily Minyan and Shabbat Services are Now Virtual
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Rescheduled: The Perlman Cantors Concert will now be held on Sunday, November 8.
Schilit Nursery School Registration is Now Open
Our award-winning school offers flexibile programs for young 2’s through Pre-K. Click here to learn more.
weekday services
ALL WEEKDAY SERVICES WILL BE VIRTUAL ONLY.
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
ALL SHABBAT SERVICES WILL BE VIRTUAL ONLY.
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.
