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Social Action
B’nai Israel is committed to promote tikkun olam (repairing the world) and gemilut hasadim (acts of kindness) through our variety of social action projects. Our annual Mitzvah Day attracts more than 400 individuals who are eager to make a difference in our local community, but that is only the beginning.
Our ongoing collection drives for nonperishable foods, clothing, diapers, and periodic collections for toiletries, school supplies and more support various local organizations. We also have a direct impact through our work with the Manna Food Center, Interfaith Works of Montgomery County, Jewish Social Services, holiday gift programs, and more.
We are grateful for relationships with the Jewish Social Service Agency, Makom, Interfaith Works, and other direct service providers in the Greater Washington area.
Snowflake Holiday Gift Project
This year once again, B'nai Israel will be helping to make the holiday wishes come true for the children identified by the coordinator at the Weller Road Elementary School. Click here for the wish list for several children in need.
ongoing Collections
B’nai Israel has four ongoing collection projects throughout the year. Click here for details.
S.E.A. Change: Racial Equity Roundtable
(STUDY · ENGAGE · ACT · CHANGE)
Presented by B'nai Israel Congregation and Washington Hebrew Congregation in Partnership with JOIN for Justice
B'nai Israel and Washington Hebrew, two of the most prominent Jewish congregations in the nation, both located in the suburbs of Washington DC, from the Reform and the Conservative movements, will engage our communities in meaningful conversations, critical education and collective action to address racial inequity internally and in the broader community. We will create a model for serving as a unified Jewish voice amplifying that our values compel us to respond to the call for Civil Rights at this moment in our nation’s history. Click here for details.
click here for upcoming social action events
Community volunteer Opportunities
Provide a dinner meal on an occasional or regular basis to the 8-10 female residents of the Priscilla House, located at 20201 Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg. The Priscilla House accommodates 8–10 woman who were previously homeless because of one or more types of disabilities preventing them from being employable. They live there full-time with no ending date expected. They are lovely and very appreciative for any meal help provided. The director of the Priscilla House is Gina Esipila. She can be reached Monday–Friday at 301-515-8244. She can help coordinate any type of group or individual volunteering.
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Livestream
Shabbat Services
Friday at 6:15 PM
Saturday at 9:00 AM
the latest
They Shall Not Be Cut Off (Parshat Naso, June 15) by Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
announcements
Summer at B'nai Israel
Click here for the latest on our Summer offerings including Speaker Series, Beit Midrash, later Kabbalat Shabbat, outdoor services, and more!
TEEN Civil Rights Trip this November
Join us for a special opportunity for 9-12th graders. Learn more.
NEW Hebrew High Launches for Grades 9–12
Our program is designed with the interests and schedules of teens in mind. Check it out.
Schilit Nursery School AND Lessans Talmud Torah registration for 2024–2025 is open!
Very limited spaces remain for our 2024–25 Schilit Nursery School - we can't wait to meet you! Registration is also open for our Lessans Talmud Torah (Grades K–8).
B'nai Israel First Synagogue in North America to Install RightHear, supporting those who are blind or low vision.
Read our press release here.
NEW Resource: Fighting Antisemitism
Raise Awareness, Educate, and Act to stop antisemitism. Learn 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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