B'nai Israel Congregation

Parents and kindergarteners participate in a sanctuary scavenger hunt activity together, followed by singing Hebrew songs and an opportunity to see the Torah unrolled up close. Kindergarteners will be presented with their own mini Torah and offered a special blessing to celebrate their first year of formal Jewish learning.

Help deliver Passover packages to seniors in the Rockville area.

It is easy to spend the majority of our time preparing for Passover by shopping for the right foods, cleaning and koshering the house, and preparing the meals for the Passover sedarim. But Passover is about more than cleaning and cooking! Join the B’nai Israel clergy on two Sunday mornings in April to delve deeper into the meaning of Passover, the goals and requirements of the seder, and how to make the festival a true celebration of redemption and freedom.

Celebrate our Man of the Year—Michael Greene! Registration required at FJMC.org.

Show off your culinary skills and compete with your friends to see who can make the best cupcake creations!

Come join all of your Bonim friends for an afternoon of fun at the Zoo!

Can you beat your friends at laser tag? Come show off your stealthy moves at Shadowland!

With over 100 musicians on stage, experience the epic story of the Israelites exodus from Egypt. Maestro T. Herbert Dimmock leads the Bach in Baltimore Choir and Orchestra, joined by four superb soloists and thenRichard Montgomery High School Madrigals, in Handel Israel in Egypt.You won’t want to miss this powerful and thrilling choral piece! Tickets: $36 Online & Door / $10 Student / Children under 12 are free Mini Passes: Select ANY three concerts of YOUR choice for $86 Student Mini Passes: Select any three concerts with student ID for $25 Information & Tickets: bachinbaltimore.org | 410-941-9262 *The soprano soloist is endowed in memory of Anne Hortense Pruitt Dimmock. **The alto soloist is endowed in memory of Linda D. Sadler, Given by Family & Friends. ***The bass soloist is endowed in memory of T. Herbert Dimmock, Jr.

Join us as we continue our study of Berakhot, which includes a comprehensive discussion of the Shema and Amidah, the essential components of the prayer service. Newcomers are more than welcome to join us. No prior knowledge is necessary.

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

$150 (Registration includes a hard copy of the textbook and a class Shabbat dinner at Beth El) 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, the Miller Intro to Judaism Program, developed by American Jewish University, is here to guide you on your Jewish journey. Whether you’re soul-searching or seeking your community, the Intro 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.

Join us on selected Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM for discussions about the weekly Torah parsha. Interested in leading a session? Contact Wendy Fanaroff. September 9 – Nitzavim/Vayeilech with Eric Luftman September 23 – Ha'azinu with Wendy Fanaroff October 14 – Breshit with Alan Siegel October 28 – Lech Lecha with Fonda Lowe November 4 – Vayera with Matt Lowe November 11 – Chaye Sarah with Adrienne Rulnick December 2 – Vayishlach with Rabbi Stone December 16 – Miketz with Judy Saks January 6 – Shemot with Rabbi Safra January 20 – Bo with Larry Kravitz