B'nai Israel Congregation

Get away with your family and friends for a memorable and meaningful B’nai Israel Congregational Shabbaton.

An opportunity for parents to meet with Rabbi Cheryl Stone to discuss parenting joy and frustration, concerns and aspirations all within a Jewish context. Open to all parents regardless of their child(ren)’s school enrollment.

Our next board meeting will take place after morning minyan. All are invited.

This panel discussion will include a rabbi offering insights from the Jewish community, a therapist who runs support groups for people facing infertility, a couple who received a JFF grant, a medical professional who works in the infertility space, and a staff member sharing how JFF serves the community. Cosponsored by B’nai Israel Congregation. The Jewish Fertility Foundation is an almost 10-year-old organization that supports building families. JFF offers free support groups and other programming to help those who are navigating infertility. We partner with local fertility centers for significant discounts for our clients. Most of our services are open to everyone. Our funding is from the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Marcus Foundation, and other foundations.

*Every Monday when B’nai Israel offices are open.

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.

Our music connects us: to Jewish time, to Jewish space and place, to each other, and to others! November 12 – American-Jewish Music and African-American Music: Bridges of Song November 19 – Israel and the World: A Musical Conversation November 26 – Hanukkah Lights: Old and New Music for Hanukkah This program is made possible by the generosity of the Edith Black Endowment for Yiddish and Jewish Culture.

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.

12:00 PM BYO Dairy Lunch 12:30–1:30 PM Program Former Acting Solicitor General Ian Gershengorn will return to lead us in another lively and informative discussion of the Supreme Court. He will discuss recent developments at the Court, including the continuing debate over ethics, the Court’s use of history, and the overall direction of the Court. He will also discuss high profile cases regarding presidential immunity, elections, administrative law, and the Second Amendment.

Join fellow Men’s Club members for drinks and discussions with a member of B’nai Israel clergy.

Join us for our next Young Professionals gathering — a Thanksgiving Potluck! 

All BISNS families with children in the 4s are invited for a Tot Shabbat-style service and delicious Shabbat dinner.

B’nai Israel’s Gold Kippah Honor Society recognizes students for their proficiency in various prayers. New this year: Pre-b’nai mitzvah students will be “buddied” up with a post-b’nai mitzvah student. Older students will mentor younger students to build stronger tefillah skills while fostering friendships across grades, role modeling, and building an integrated community. Click here for more Gold Kippah information including the Gold Kippah Siddur and audio files.

Family Minyan includes spirited prayer, an engaging Torah reading, and lively conversation about the weekly Torah portion. There is no better way to prepare your child for their bar or bat mitzvah and build community connections than regular Shabbat attendance. This service is led by clergy and staff, including Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz and Rabbi Cheryl Stone.

Designed for the youngest members of our congregational family, Tot Shabbat meets weekly to sing, learn, and pray together with Tot Shabbat leaders, Morah Juliann Goldman and Lily Pollack. Beginning July 1, this service is followed by a Family Kiddush.