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 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, January 20 2021
7 Shevat 5781
announcements
The Winter/Spring Program Guide is now available. Click here to view.
Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation Screen the movie at home anytime from January 4–20. Learn more here.
February is Jewish Disability Advocacy Month (JDAM)
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Join Our Shabbat Morning Livestream
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Limited In-Person Worship Opportunities Available
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Racial Justice Shabbat with Guest Speaker Reverend Timothy Warner
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Explore Our Exciting Adult Education Offerings
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Join Us Virtually
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Daily Minyan & Shabbat Services are Virtual
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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.
