B'nai Israel Congregation

6th grade families will explore the relationship between Torah vs Haftarah. Students will learn how to develop a D’var Torah and some students will share ones that they have developed in class with the group.

A briefing on current plans and county policies with regard to immigrants and refugees.

Help us provide dinner for the residents of the Interfaith Works Women’s Shelter in Rockville. Items can be purchased or prepared in your home. Cosponsored by Men’s Club and Sisterhood.

First, join us in watching Shared Legacies, a film that revisits the crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation during the turbulent Civil Rights era, as many Jewish leaders backed the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to achieve racial equality and harmony. Pivotal events “come alive through a treasure trove of archival materials, narrated by eyewitnesses, activists, Holocaust survivors, and leaders of the movement.” Then, stay for a discussion of the commitment B’nai Israel is making to racial justice today. Marla Schulman, a past president of our congregation, together with other presenters, will describe the work of the SEA Change Coalition, a ground-breaking partnership with Washington Hebrew Congregation. The Coalition is allying with other organizations that seek to advance racial and social justice efforts in Montgomery County. The discussion will highlight the ways in which the SEA Change Coalition is honoring the past while applying its lessons to today’s pressing issues.

If you’re not in the Obit Eat Breakfast (1 hr. 26 min.; English) 95-year-old comedy legend Carl Reiner tracks down celebrated people in their 90s – and beyond! – to show how the twilight years can be among the happiest and most rewarding.

A close examination of the most written about character in the Book of Bereshit. We know more about Joseph than his father, grandfather and great grandfather, who get mentioned in our daily prayers. Why is so much ink spent on Joseph – was he a great man or an opportunist? We will look at the Torah closely to try to find the answers.

To attend this service, please contact Allison to reserve your space.

The Answers to Your Questions and Then a Whole New Set of Questions A multi-denominational journey into the heart of Judaism taught by seven Metro DC-area rabbis representing the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements. No matter your background, the Miller Intro to Judaism Program, developed by American Jewish University, is here to guide you on your Jewish journey. Whether you’re soul-searching or seeking your community, the Intro Program will walk you through Judaism’s big ideas and the nuts and bolts of daily Jewish living. We know you have questions—so do we—and we can’t wait to discuss them all with you. Join us in person or participate online!