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.

Steve Cohen, a B'nai member, will discuss his memoir, I’m Too Dumb To Be Friends With. In the book, Steve, a former gabbai at B'nai, talks about his own comedic misadventures, cringe-worthy childhood moments, bizarre encounters and unforgettable mishaps as an adult. Breakfast will be served.

Retro rock out with roller skates! Join us at the Laurel Roller Skating Center for this 1970s throwback

Matinee at 1:30 PM Center Orchestra (Group rate) $70 per ticket Don’t Miss this Opportunity to spend an afternoon with the “Fiddler”! Seats are limited! Tradition! For tickets and information, please contact Rochelle Iserson (rjiserson@gmail.com).

Eight Gifts of Hanukkah (1 hr., 28 min.; English) An anonymous suitor sends optometrist Sara a gift for each night of Hanukkah. On her journey to find her secret admirer, she learns her one true love might be someone she never expected.

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

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.

In-Person and Zoom Event With all the news about Jews today: Anti- Semitism in the Diaspora, political strife and popular protest in Israel, the demonization of Israel and Zionism in the Arab world, this may be a good time to revisit the thinking that motivated the early Zionist leaders of the 19th and 20th Centuries. In part one of the class we will review the writings of the early thinkers: Ben-Yehudah, Pinkser, Zunz, Herzl, Nordau, Ginsburg (Ehad Ha’Am). What events were they responding to? What did nationalism and self-determination look like after 2000 years of exilic existence? We will see if their thoughts can help us understand today’s events. Presented by the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies.

Light candles, eat sufganiyot and schmooze with other like-minded young adults. Open to young adults ages 21–35.

All 9th-12th graders are invited to the second annual retro Hanukkah party of the season: Let’s Gelt Lit! Join other teens from across the DMV at B’nai Israel for dancing, music, gelt, candle lighting, games, and prizes! No cost to attend. This event is for any Jewish 9th–12th grader regardless of denomination, affiliation, membership, or Jewish practice.