B'nai Israel Congregation

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

Join us for a day of service! B’nai Israel is putting together a Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Build Team to be part of the Bender JCC’s MLK Day of Service and Solidarity on January 20. For this special project, The Bender JCC and Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland are leading an interfaith community-wide playhouse build. Ten volunteer teams (up to 8 people per team) representing diverse faith communities from around the area will come together to construct playhouses, which will be placed in the yards of Habitat for Humanity homeowners. These playhouses will provide a safe and joyful space for children to play and grow. This event is suitable for ages 10+. For questions, please contact Rabbi Safra at misafra@bnaiisraelcong.org. Click here to learn more about the event and click here to apply to be a part of B’nai Israel’s team.

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.

We are excited to be working towards reinvigorating our Israel Affairs Committee. Join us if you are interested in learning more about the committee’s work and how you might get involved.

In this series, we will explore different voices and perspectives from various segments of Israeli society in light of the ongoing situation in Israel. Tali Arnolf Wohlgemuth is a dedicated community builder and leader, currently serving as a Senior Shlicha at the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. She brings a wealth of experience from both nonprofit and public sectors, including her role as the CEO of Be’Artzeinu, a community-building organization for young adults. She has a rich background in the Mechinot (Pre-Military Leadership Academies), where she began as a Hanicha, and grew into administrative roles, spending over a decade with the JCM (the umbrella organization of the Mechinot). Tali holds an MBA in Social Leadership and a BA in Social Welfare from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, both earned with honors.

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

Join us as we honor our teens and celebrate the ways in which they contribute to the vitality of our congregation.

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

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.

These services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, often including tefillah and discussion, with support from staff and clergy.