B’nai Israel is a proud SEA Change Congregation. 
SEA Change means Study, Engage, Act, Change. B’nai Israel and Washington Hebrew Congregations in partnership with JOIN for Justice organized the first SEA Change cohort. The goal was to engage in meaningful conversations and critical education to become change agents addressing racial inequity in our congregational communities and in the broader community. Today, there are 10 SEA Change congregations across the DMV addressing racial equity issues based on our shared Jewish values.
As we move on to Action, SEA Change Congregations are partnering with three local organizations – AIM (Action in Montgomery) and JUFJ (Jews United for Justice), and IPL (Interfaith Power & Light).
SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS
JOIN US! AIM Relational Power & Climate Justice Working Session
When: Sunday October 15, 1:30-3:00 PM
Where: Here at B’nai Israel!
What: This is a great opportunity whether you’ve engaged with AIM already or are new to the effort. Together with other area congregations we will strategize around a real-world Maryland case study focused on influencing the distribution of historic levels of Federal funds in the DMV region to reduce climate emissions and make apartments and single-family homes more healthy, affordable, and safe.
Please RSVP to the event HERE.
SAVE THE DATE
Supporting the Scotland AME Zion Church and Community
Please mark your calendar for the morning of Sunday, October 22 for a special worship service celebrating Scotland’s Homecoming Weekend. All from the community are invited, and we’re hoping for a great showing from the Interfaith Community as we continue to support our Scotland neighbors.
JUFJ MOCO MEETINGS
Get Involved with Local Issues
What local issues are important to you? Join one of JUFJ’s Montgomery County team meetings to learn more about current advocacy efforts. All are welcome! You can find information about upcoming meetings here.
JOIN US
Be sure you never miss a social justice opportunity with B’nai Israel! Join the email group, and receive notices about all upcoming events right in your mailbox. Click here to add your name and email.
Questions about AIM? Contact Mona Levine.
Questions about JUFJ ? Contact Deedee Jacobsohn.
Questions about SEA Change and other ways to get involved? Contact Marla Schulman.
Thu, September 28 2023
13 Tishrei 5784
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B’nai Israel Mourns the Passing of Rabbi Matthew Simon, Rabbi Emeritus of B’nai Israel
Rabbi Simon, z”l, passed away on September 10. Please click here for more details on the life of Rabbi Simon.
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