B'nai Israel Congregation

Join the JCRC of Greater Washington online for our annual Yom Ha'Shoah Community Wide Commemoration. Learn more about the JCRC's Holocaust Remembrance programs at https://jcouncil.org/events/community-wide-yom-hashoah-commemoration-2020

The Monday morning Havdalah is a regular feature of our Schilit Nursery School. We will keep this weekly program going online for as long as our building remains closed. This program will continue every week for as long as our building is closed.

Join our shlicha Netta Asner for weekly interviews in honor of the upcoming Israeli Memorial Day and Independence Day at the end of April. These interviews will be conducted with current and former soldiers from an array of different positions in the IDF who will be speaking about their service. This coming week Netta and her sister Aviya Asner will be sharing about their experiences and position in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit. Click here to join.

Isaac Gendelman will be sharing unique artifacts and items he has at home along with his testimony. Isaac Gendelman is a survivor of the holocaust whose life was inalterably changed by the tragic events that occurred in Rokitno, Poland during World War II. In August 26, 1942, at 18 years old, Mr. Gendelman’s family along with hundreds of other Jews were killed in the town square. He was fortunate and escaped from the Rokitno Ghetto, hiding in the forest for two years. At the end of the war, he lived in a Displaced Persons camp in Linz, Austria. Life began again for Mr. Gendelman when he arrived in Washington, DC on January 17, 1949. He married the love of his life, Goldie, in New York in June 1953, raised a family in the DMV and rebuilt his life. Mr. Gendelman has two children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Zikaron Basalon with Marsha Tishler Designed for teens, but open to adults as well. Marsha Tishler, born in Poland during the Shoah, is a child survivor who credits both her parents and a compassionate Ukrainian couple for her life. At the end of the war, she and her parents illegally made their way to a displaced persons camp in Italy, where they remained for four and a half years. Finally, they were allowed to immigrate to the United States when she was seven and a half years old. Mrs. Tishler holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Liberal Arts Degree from Johns Hopkins University. She has taught English at the secondary school level, as well as at Essex Community College and Towson State University. For over eight years,she was Director of Holocaust Programs at the Baltimore Jewish Council. Retired now, she and her husband enjoy being with their children and four grandchildren.

Put your knowledge of the movies, shows, and Disney parks to the test with this awesome Kahoot.

Test your knowledge of all things Disney with all your friends.

Elijah is a central figure in the Book of Kings, but the mythology and legends surrounding his life extend way beyond those of any other biblical prophet. We will start with the biblical texts describing Elijah’s life’s work, and then explore the developing sources that bring him to our Passover seder, brit milah ceremonies, and even Camden Yards. Presented by the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies.

Join our shlicha, Netta Asner, for a conversation about Holocaust thought in America and Israel. This follows the International Holocaust Remebrance Day which takes place on January 27. The series will continue with discussion of Holocaust survivor authors such as Primo Levi, Elie Wiesel, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, etc. The congregational shlicha program is made possible by a partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

Come hangout (virtually, of course) and play a game or two of Pictionary!

Join us for a conversation with Rabbi Aderet Drucker, co-Director of The Den Collective, about her work with 20s and 30s, creating a Judaism that is relevant, accessible, and deeply rooted in tradition throughout the greater DC area. The Den provides spaces of meaning that invite people to deepen their connection to Judaism, feel part of a community, and enrich their lives, while striving to be collaborative, experimental, transparent, and radically welcoming.

Learn more about the impact coronavirus and social separation is having on the larger community. How are hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities coping with the stresses on the system? What is the impact of this emergency on mental health? How has the Jewish community mobilized to address the challenge? Shana Frenkel earned her MSW from University of Pennsylvania. She serves as JSSA’s Synagogue Liaison to B’nai Israel. There will be time during this session to respond to your questions as well.

Hear from Sarah about her time working at Disney, ask her some questions, and learn a few fun facts about Disney World. (Wear something Disney for extra points!)

This program is especially great for families with pre-school-aged children, whether or not they are enrolled in Schilit Nursery School. This program will continue every week for as long as our building is closed.

Join Sarah to make a fun treat! Necessary supplies: Ice, large and small ziplock bag, vanilla extract, half and half or whole milk, salt, sugar, and a parent or sibling if you need help.

Make a delicious pre-Shabbat treat! Necessary supplies: Ice, large and small ziplock bag, vanilla extract, half and half or whole milk, salt, and sugar.

Learn about the Masorti Movement, our partners in Israel, and how they support the values of diversity and egalitarianism that we cherish. Masorti in Israel makes possible full inclusion in Jewish religious and social life. Masorti is building unity in Israel through innovative programs, through its growing youth movement and through its advocacy for social justice—the Jewish Pluralism Watch. This Spring, as we prepare for National Masorti Shabbat, we’ll be sharing stories, photographs and videos of Masorti Israel.