B'nai Israel Congregation

Join us for an afternoon ice skating in Rockville! Let’s see what you can do on the rink.

Each year, our Lunch and Learn group explores a compelling Biblical text—not only unpacking the more obvious meaning of the words and ideas but also how they interface with our own personal concerns and challenges. During 2022–2023, we will study excerpts from the Book of Samuel. How did our ancestors move from being a loose federation of tribes—the hallmark of the period of Joshua and the Judges—to a monarchy? What was the role of Samuel, the first prophet after Moses, in that process? How did Saul emerge as the first king of Israel? What caused the line of the monarchy to shift from Saul to David? The Book of Samuel is a treasure-trove of family intrigue, politics, religion and national hopes and tensions. It is a significant backdrop to the development of a people in its land—an ever-timeless text that speaks to our own era and reflects a gamut of human emotions and experiences. As our Lunch and Learn regulars will attest, our class is participatory and our conversations are lively. Newcomers are always welcome, as together we discover once again the power of the Bible.

Auditions will take place the week of January 7 at B’nai Israel. If your child would like to be part of the ensemble without lines, they do not need to audition. Any child who wants to be considered for a bigger role and speaking part should come audition. For the audition, please prepare a short selection from a song (32 bars). Please have an accompanying karaoke background track to sing along with. You can find these easily on Youtube. Kids will also be asked to read lines in a scene as part of the audition. Eligibility to participate in this year’s Spiel is for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Auditions will take place in early January. If your child would like to be part of the ensemble without lines, they do not need to audition. Any child who wants to be considered for a bigger role and speaking part should come audition. For the audition, please prepare a short selection from a song (32 bars). Please have an accompanying karaoke background track to sing along with. You can find these easily on Youtube. Kids will also be asked to read lines in a scene as part of the audition. Eligibility to participate in this year’s Spiel is for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Spots are limited so please register early!

Auditions will take place on Monday January 9th 4:00-6:30 PM and Tuesday January 10th 5:00-7:30 PM at B’nai Israel. Callbacks will be Wednesday, January 11th time TBD. If your child would like to be part of the ensemble without lines, they do not need to audition. Any child who wants to be considered for a bigger role and speaking part should come audition. For the audition, please prepare a short selection from a song (32 bars). Please have an accompanying karaoke background track to sing along with. You can find these easily on Youtube. Kids will also be asked to read lines in a scene as part of the audition. Eligibility to participate in this year’s Spiel is for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Spots are limited so please register early!

Auditions will take place the week of January 7 at B’nai Israel. If your child would like to be part of the ensemble without lines, they do not need to audition. Any child who wants to be considered for a bigger role and speaking part should come audition. For the audition, please prepare a short selection from a song (32 bars). Please have an accompanying karaoke background track to sing along with. You can find these easily on Youtube. Kids will also be asked to read lines in a scene as part of the audition. Eligibility to participate in this year’s Spiel is for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Auditions will take place in early January. If your child would like to be part of the ensemble without lines, they do not need to audition. Any child who wants to be considered for a bigger role and speaking part should come audition. For the audition, please prepare a short selection from a song (32 bars). Please have an accompanying karaoke background track to sing along with. You can find these easily on Youtube. Kids will also be asked to read lines in a scene as part of the audition. Eligibility to participate in this year’s Spiel is for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Spots are limited so please register early!

Auditions will take place on Monday January 9th 4:00-6:30 PM and Tuesday January 10th 5:00-7:30 PM at B’nai Israel. Callbacks will be Wednesday, January 11th time TBD. If your child would like to be part of the ensemble without lines, they do not need to audition. Any child who wants to be considered for a bigger role and speaking part should come audition. For the audition, please prepare a short selection from a song (32 bars). Please have an accompanying karaoke background track to sing along with. You can find these easily on Youtube. Kids will also be asked to read lines in a scene as part of the audition. Eligibility to participate in this year’s Spiel is for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Spots are limited so please register early!

Join us this evening for dinner and a presentation by David Sotsky.

Has there been an attempted coverup that still needs to be addressed? What are the implications of the terrorist attack on US terrorism policy today? Toby Dershowitz will explore these and other questions about the bombing of Argentina’s AMIA Jewish community center that killed 85 people and wounded hundreds more.

Please RSVP to Mark Berlin by January 9.

Morning Torah Study returns to its original time on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM! Join us on selected Saturday mornings for discussions about the weekly Torah parsha. Interested in leading a session? Contact Wendy Fanaroff. September 10 – Ki Teitzei September 17 – Ki Tavo October 1 – Vayeilech October 22 – Breshit November 12 – Vayarah November 19 – Chaya Sarah

Celebrate with us as we recognize our many volunteers and affirm our commitment to support those in need in the larger community.