B'nai Israel Congregation

Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, Executive Director of the Rabbinical Assembly for Conservative Judaism will speak about “The Conservative Movement and its Future in these Changing Times.”

Dear Friends, I am thrilled to announce the launch of our Listening Tour! For months, we have been talking about this important endeavor, and we are now ready to offer the congregation opportunities to gather for meaningful discussion. The Listening Tour is an opportunity to gather small groups in members’ homes to discuss the things that matter most in our lives as we chart the course of our Jewish journeys. We will have intentional, moderated discussions, with the goal of strengthening our B’nai Israel community by engaging individuals with other people and with initiatives that align with their values and interests. Judaism has always been a dynamic tradition, transforming itself whenever it found itself in new circumstances and unencountered realities. B’nai Israel wants to be the kind of synagogue that responds to today’s new realities and addresses the evolving needs and aspirations of our members. The Listening Tour and all subsequent conversations will help us partner with you to do this. We want to make sure you are heard. We want to help you develop a relationship with Judaism that can transform and improve your life. We want B’nai Israel to be your spiritual home, and so much more. Please sign up for one of the parlor meetings listed below by clicking on the link and completing the registration form. Please note that space is limited, and that we intend to add more “stops” as needed. Thank you, Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz

$5/person, $10/immediate family in advance, $10/person, $20/immediate family at-the-door Fulfill one of the mitzvot of Purim with a festive meal, including entertainment for B’nai Israel members of all ages by illusionist Ben Corey. Families with children in Talmud Torah are encouraged to join us for the festivities. This event is for members of B’nai Israel and families with children enrolled in our school programs. Hosted by Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Click here to register for the Purim Seudah.

Like most Jewish immigrants at the turn of the last century, Ed Goldstein’s Ukrainian grandparents, Sam and Rose Bober, landed at Ellis Island. But Sam’s ambition took him far from the normal pathway of first-generation Jewish Americans. He became a farmer, rancher, and seed developer in Newell, South Dakota. Rose kept a Jewish home in a region where they were the only Jews for miles. Their story includes Sam’s personal meetings with Presidents Coolidge, Roosevelt, and Eisenhower, their visit to pre-war Moscow, his service on the Federal Farm Credit Board, and his run for Congress in 1950.

Dear Friends, I am thrilled to announce the launch of our Listening Tour! For months, we have been talking about this important endeavor, and we are now ready to offer the congregation opportunities to gather for meaningful discussion. The Listening Tour is an opportunity to gather small groups in members’ homes to discuss the things that matter most in our lives as we chart the course of our Jewish journeys. We will have intentional, moderated discussions, with the goal of strengthening our B’nai Israel community by engaging individuals with other people and with initiatives that align with their values and interests. Judaism has always been a dynamic tradition, transforming itself whenever it found itself in new circumstances and unencountered realities. B’nai Israel wants to be the kind of synagogue that responds to today’s new realities and addresses the evolving needs and aspirations of our members. The Listening Tour and all subsequent conversations will help us partner with you to do this. We want to make sure you are heard. We want to help you develop a relationship with Judaism that can transform and improve your life. We want B’nai Israel to be your spiritual home, and so much more. Please sign up for one of the parlor meetings listed below by clicking on the link and completing the registration form. Please note that space is limited, and that we intend to add more “stops” as needed. Thank you, Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz

Ki Tisa/Parah

We invite parents to drop-off their children in Hayman Chapel for services designed exclusively for them. Parents are welcome to join the congregation in Dweck Sanctuary and/or in other Shabbat morning programs.

Or Cohen is the first female commander of a naval combat vessel in the IDF. She is currently the shlicha in Rhode Island. Or will share her personal story and the struggles she has faced on her journey. This event commemorates International Women’s Day on March 8. This program is made possible by a partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.