B'nai Israel Congregation

$36 for members; $50 for nonmembers This is a beginner’s course to help you learn to read Hebrew, with a focus on the Hebrew of the siddur, or prayer book. The course will also explore aspects of Israeli history and culture. The registration includes a copy of the textbook, Aleph Isn’t Tough.

Although the b’nai mitzvah process involves a great deal of effort on the part of b’nai mitzvah students themselves, parents are a crucial part of the experience, too. Whether you are going through the process for the first time, or you feel like you have it all under control, the B’nai Mitzvah Parents’ Field Guide is designed to engage all parents of 5th-7th graders in conversations and learning sessions with one another, facilitated by our clergy. Please register for the series at ___________. October 22 – The Outline of the Prayer Service with Rabbi Michael Safra October 29 – The Meaning of B’nai Mitzvah with Rabbi Cheryl Stone November 5 – D’var Torah Workshop with Rabbi Michael Safra November 12 – B’nai Mitzvah and the Next New Beginning with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz

See how high you can climb and challenge your friends.

Let’s see how you skate when it’s cold.

Noar B'Yachad program for Lessans Talmud Torah teens in grades 7 and up.

Join us via Zoom for an info session with Billy Planer of Etgar36 to learn more about our Congregational Civil Rights Trip to Georgia and Alabama.

Adult Education Youth Men’s Club Tour of American History Museum Monday, October 16 10:30 AM Museum docent and B’nai Israel member Sylvia Rosenthal will lead a tour of the museum through a Jewish lens, highlighting Jewish connections to the museum’s collection. Out of the Ruins: Jewish Wisdom on Resilience with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz Tuesday, October 17 (continuing for 3 more weeks: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7) Throughout Jewish history, the Jewish people faced a number of situations that demanded resilience in the face of great difficulty. From our beginnings as a people enslaved in Egypt to years spent wandering in the wilderness, from the destruction of not only one but two of our spiritual homes, to exile after exile under foreign rule, much of Jewish history has required the ability to persevere in the face of uncertainty and loss. In our four sessions together, we’re going to focus on four specific moments in Jewish history that demanded resilience. This course, designed by Rabbi Avi Strausberg, is presented by Hadar’s Project Zug, with which B’nai Israel is a partner group.

Classes are in-person only at Temple Beth Ami $150 (Registration fee includes a hard copy of the textbook and a class Shabbat dinner at Temple Beth Ami) Back by popular demand! This is an excellent course for those interested in converting to Judaism, non-Jewish family members wanting to learn more to support their Jewish loved ones, and Jewish adults interested in learning (or relearning!) the basics. A multi-denominational journey into the heart of Judaism taught by Metro DC-area rabbis representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. No matter your background, this course is here to guide you on your Jewish journey. Whether you’re soul-searching or seeking your community, the program will walk you through Judaism’s big ideas and the nuts and bolts of daily Jewish living. Presented by The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies.

Sixth grade families join together for a meaningful and engaging program to delve deeper into the b’nai mitzvah experience while enjoying Shabbat services and meals with friends. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Dollye and I. Wolford Berman Educational Initiative Grant.

Sixth grade families join together for a meaningful and engaging program to delve deeper into the b’nai mitzvah experience while enjoying Shabbat services and meals with friends. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Dollye and I. Wolford Berman Educational Initiative Grant.

Enjoy a relaxing movie night at B’nai Israel with your friends.