B'nai Israel Congregation

Join Federation’s Community Shlichim (Israeli emissaries), Next Gen, and PJ Library for a self-guided, small-group family hike with an Israeli twist! The hike is approximately two miles long with stops at “education stations” led by our community shlichim. (The trail will be marked, and maps will be provided.) After the hike, join families from our community for a festive picnic! (Snacks and drinks will be provided; you are welcome to bring your own lunch.) Sunday, June 12th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Arrival time slots: 10:00 AM, 10:20 AM, 10:40 AM, or 11:00 AM Little Bennett Regional Park 23705 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871 $18 per family If the cost would be a barrier to your family participating in this event, please email hagai.daganschlachter@shalomdc.org. Bring water, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, bug repellent, and lunch (optional). Register today. Space is limited.

We will install our Sisterhood Executive Committee and Board for 2022–2023 and honor our essential Sisterhood volunteers.

For many years, our Lunch and Learn group has explored the text of the Torah verse-by verse, chapter-by-chapter, book-by-book. We “unpack” not only the more obvious meaning of the words and ideas but how they interface with contemporary issues and our own personal concerns and challenges. This season will be especially meaningful as we complete our study of the Book of Deuteronomy, the last section of the Torah. We will then continue with excerpts from the Book of Joshua, the next text in the biblical sequence. Comments Elie Wiesel: “(Joshua) is the narrative of a stunning adventure, the echoes of which reverberate in our consciousness—and in our newspapers—to this day: a nation still exuberant and young, still homeless, is about to take possession of a territory, still inhabited by other tribes and other entities, in the name of an ancient promise, on the authority of a higher inscrutable will.” As the “regulars” will attest, our conversations are lively, and we are not a “closed club.” Newcomers are always warmly welcomed, as together we discover anew the power of the Bible.

For many years, our Lunch and Learn group has explored the text of the Torah verse-by verse, chapter-by-chapter, book-by-book. We “unpack” not only the more obvious meaning of the words and ideas but how they interface with contemporary issues and our own personal concerns and challenges. This season will be especially meaningful as we complete our study of the Book of Deuteronomy, the last section of the Torah. We will then continue with excerpts from the Book of Joshua, the next text in the biblical sequence. Comments Elie Wiesel: “(Joshua) is the narrative of a stunning adventure, the echoes of which reverberate in our consciousness—and in our newspapers—to this day: a nation still exuberant and young, still homeless, is about to take possession of a territory, still inhabited by other tribes and other entities, in the name of an ancient promise, on the authority of a higher inscrutable will.” As the “regulars” will attest, our conversations are lively, and we are not a “closed club.” Newcomers are always warmly welcomed, as together we discover anew the power of the Bible.

Practice your Hebrew reading of prayer and text with our Shlicha Netta Asner-Minster. This is designed for those who want to strengthen their Hebrew reading and familiarity with prayers. Recommended to bring and use the Sim Shalom prayerbook for Shabbat and Festivals. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/404382516

Join us on selected Saturday mornings for discussions about the weekly Torah parsha. Interested in leading a session? Contact Wendy Fanaroff (wfanaroff@gmail.com).