B'nai Israel Congregation

B’nai Israel will be providing dinner for residents of the Interfaith Works Women’s Shelter at Taft Court. We need your help in supplying various parts of the meal. The items can be purchased or prepared in your home. They should serve 6 to 8 people and be in disposable pans. There will be various opportunities for drop off of your items.

*Every Monday when B’nai Israel offices are open.

From June 13 through August 22, Kabbalat Shabbat begins at 7:00 PM on Friday nights.

In this reflective talk, Tali looks back on her first year leading the DC Delegation. Through three personal stories and meaningful encounters, she explores how cultural symbols, human connection, and a commitment to open dialogue help build lasting bridges between Israel and the Jewish world. Join her as she shares insights on strengthening Jewish identity, navigating complexity, and empowering the next generation to connect with Israel in real and resonant ways. Tali Arnolf Wohlgemuth serves as the Senior Shlicha (Israeli emissary) and Head of the Israel Delegation at the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Born and raised in Kibbutz Revadim, Tali is a second-generation Israeli with Argentinean roots. She holds an MBA in Social Leadership and a BA in Social Work from Ben-Gurion University. Tali has worked extensively in Israel's pre-army Mechinot programs, Jewish Peoplehood education, and community leadership initiatives. She currently lives in “The Kibbutz” in Rockville with her husband and their three young children. Two of them are students of B'nai Israel Schilit Nursery School.

Designed for the youngest members of our congregational family, Tot Shabbat meets weekly to sing, learn, and pray together with Tot Shabbat leaders, Morah Juliann Goldman and Lily Pollack. Beginning July 1, this service is followed by a Family Kiddush.