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!
Click here for our online catalog.
for upcoming library programs Click here.
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, June 2 2023
13 Sivan 5783
LIBRARY HOURS
Sunday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Monday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM–6:30 PM
Closed Shabbat & Holidays
To make an appointment outside of regular library hours, please contact Jill Gendelman.
Or use our online catalog and send me an email with your selections and I will leave your materials, on the table in the foyer, outside of the guard’s desk.
The Blumberg-Zalis Family Library was awarded the Advanced Accreditation Degree by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) in June 2014* and again in June 2019*.
*This award is for a five-year time period.
LIvestream
Shabbat Services:
Fridays at 6:15 PM
Saturdays at 9:00 AM
announcements
Summer is Special at B’nai Israel
Learn more about our Summer Speaker Series, Summer Beit Midrash, and Outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat Services
High Holiday 2022 Information is Posted
We’re already hard at work to ensure meaningful High Holidays for our community. Click here for more.
BISNS Art Show
Click here to see the beautiful artwork our BISNS students created that was presented at this year’s Art Show.
Talmud Torah Registration Now Open
We hope your K–12th grader joins us for the 2022–23 year. Click here for information and to register.
Nursery School Registration is Open
Learn more about our award-winning program.
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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
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.
B'nai Israel Congregation
6301 Montrose Road, Rockville, Maryland 20852
301.881.6550
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