Planning Your Wedding
- Call the synagogue. Set a time to meet with the rabbi. The rabbis usually prefer to meet more than once if possible.
- Contact Rabbi Safra or Rabbi Berkowitz. Let the synagogue know that you have become engaged so we can properly recognize you in the Scroll.
- Begin the process of selecting a date. You will want to speak with Rabbi Safra or Rabbi Berkowitz to confirm their availability. Our Events Manager, Patricia Simitakos can confirm the availability of the synagogue.
- Contact Cantor Perlman or Cantor Bolts to confirm their availability. A cantor’s participation is required for weddings in the Dweck Sanctuary.
- Officiation by outside clergy must be authorized in advance. Contact our events manager Patricia Simitakos for more details. In all cases, it is appropriate for outside clergy to contact the Senior Rabbi or Cantor as a courtesy.
- Contact Patricia Simitakos, our Events Manager to review room rental options or to set up a tour of the building.
- Select a caterer from our list of approved Kosher caterers.
- Check out the B’nai Israel Sisterhood Judaica Shop to see Ketubot, order Kippot, or register for gifts.
Wed, January 20 2021
7 Shevat 5781
announcements
Purim begins March 8
Celebrate Purim with B’nai Israel! Click here for a listing of all of our festivities.
The Perlman Cantors Concert on March 26
Join us for a night of music and humor! Click here to purchase tickets or sponsorships.
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.
WEDDING JUDAICA
B’nai Israel Sisterhood Judaica Shop is a treasure trove of all things Judaica. We carry groom’s glasses, mezuzot, picture frames, candlesticks, kiddush cups, and much more.
Sunday | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Tuesday (all day) | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
For special appointments outside of normal business hours, contact Dottie (301-881-7115), Miriam (301-649-3770) or Debbie (240-686-6727).
KIPPOT & BENCHERS
You can also order your kippot and benchers from us. Our expert, with over 25 years of experience, can guide you through the process. For more information, please call Suzy Levy (301-460-9636).
weekday services
Sunday | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 PM
*Service times vary on holidays.
shabbat services
Friday | 6:15 PM
Saturday | 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Minha)
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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.
