B'nai Israel Congregation

Sponsored by Sisterhood and Men’s Club Breakfast is served! Please register online for planning purposes: www.bnaiisraelcong.org/event/reproductivehealth In June 2022, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving the public with many questions. Under what circumstances can a person legally terminate a pregnancy? What is the impact on fertility treatments, stem cell research, contraception access, etc. Members of B’nai Israel also want to understand how Judaism can inform policies and decisions concerning reproductive health. Speaker Glenn Northern of the NCJW will deliver an overview of reproductive healthcare access in the mid-Atlantic region and the guidance offered by Jewish teachings. A Q & A session will follow his PowerPoint presentation. Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy a nosh and become a more informed and engaged citizen! For more information, Anne Rubinovitz (arubinovitz@gmail.com) or Gail Silberglied (gailrav@yahoo.com).

Science and experiments – what’s better than that? When it makes slime! We’ll be making slime from scratch!

This class will cover the skills that our gabbaim use every Shabbat: how they make members and guests feel welcome, facilitate the flow of a service, and the basics of correcting Torah reading. Members of our gabbai corps will join the class to share some of the expertise they have gained in their years of being gabbaim for the congregation. Please note that while graduates of this class will have acquired some new skills, they do not become gabbaim upon graduating, since gabbaim are appointed by the president of the congregation. Prerequisites for this class are ability to chant Torah, competence in Hebrew reading, and general familiarity with the flow of a Shabbat morning service. If interested, please contact Cantor Bolts to discuss eligibility.

Al Koken hosts the pre- and post-game broadcasts for the Washington Capitals. Koken has been associated with the team since its 1974–75 inaugural season.

Join Rabbi Berkowitz, Uriel Lin, our congregational Shlicha, and other young adults to socialize and to take a deep dive into Jewish text. Just show up—drinks are on us. This event is open to all Jewish young professionals in the area ages 21–35.

5:45 PM Wine & Cheese Reception 6:15 PM Service

Celebrate each month’s birthdays at the end of Youth & Family services with songs and treats!

Please join us for Volunteer Shabbat as we honor B’nai Israel’s most committed volunteers.

These teen discussions and prayer are for the post-B’nai Mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to decide the topics and lead it, with support from Mayer Adelberg, Director of Youth Engagement.