Tfilah (prayer) is a core value at B’nai Israel. We are very proud of our twice-daily services, our vibrant Shabbat community, and our celebrations of each festival. On a liturgical level, our services are egalitarian traditional – meaning that men and women participate equally in all ritual roles and that we chant the entire Torah portion designated for each week. Our services incorporate both Hebrew and English, are musically vibrant, and include regular presentations by our rabbis on a broad range of themes and concerns.
Our Services
Shabbat Services & Programs
View our schedule of Friday night and Saturday Shabbat services, and learn about special offerings including our musical Friday Night in Lights program, Saturday Torah discussions, learner services, and youth programs.
High Holiday Services
Your comprehensive resource for High Holy Day information at B’nai Israel. See our schedule of services and programs, and learn about our ticketing process, volunteering, fundraisers, and more.
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Saturday Learning Opportunities for Adults
Torah Discussions
Youth & Family Saturday Shabbat Programs
Exciting Tots through High Schoolers
Holiday Celebrations
View our schedule of services and programs related to upcoming Jewish holidays, and learn more about preparing for and celebrating the Jewish holidays at B’nai Israel.
Daily Minyan
View the schedule for B’nai Israel’s twice daily minyan and learn more about the experiences of our regular minyan participants. We welcome guests and make every effort to support our mourners.
Join the B’nai Israel Choir
B’nai Israel has a new teen choir that sings on certain holidays and special occasions. We encourage you to audition and learn more about joining this special group.
Contact Cantor Josh Perlman, 301-881-6550, ext. 572 for more information.
Wed, October 5 2022
10 Tishrei 5783
LIvestream
Shabbat & High Holiday Services
Friday at 6:15 PM Saturday at 9:00 AM
announcements
Shanah Tovah!
We look forward to welcoming 5783 with you. Click here for all High Holiday information.
High Holidays Livestream Schedule and Access
If you are not joining us in person, please click here for our livestream information.
Sukkot With B’nai Israel
Click here for our full listing of celebrations.
Introducing the B'nai Israel Buzz: Have Coffee with a Friend ON US!
This new program encourages meaningful conversations. Learn more.
Friday Outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat Services
September 30 and October 14
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Vote for B’nai Israel in Washington Jewish Week’s Best of Jewish Washington Awards 2022!
We’re nominated in a dozen categories! Be sure to vote before October 7. Click here.
Talmud Torah is Underway!
There are still spaces if your K–12th grader would like to join us for the 2022–23 year. Click here for information.
Nursery School Registration Remains Open
Learn more about our award-winning program. Click here.
Join Our Shabbat Morning Livestream
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Explore Our Exciting Adult Education Offerings
Learn more here.
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.
