Events & Programs
adult education
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Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2025 Cohort
Wednesday, May 21st 7:00p to 8:30p
Talmud on Tuesdays with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
Tuesday, May 27th 12:30p to 1:30p
Art During Nazism: The Degenerate Art Exhibit with Naomi Daremblum
Tuesday, May 27th 7:30p to 9:00p
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2025 Cohort
Wednesday, May 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
The Torah & Beyond: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Jonathan Schnitzer
Monday, Jun 9th 12:30p to 1:30p
The Berlin Diaries at Theater J, Edlavitch DCJCC
Wednesday, Jun 11th 12:00p to 2:00p
Follow-Up Discussion of The Berlin Diaries led by Eric Luftman
Thursday, Jun 12th 10:00a to 11:30a
Wed, May 21 2025
23 Iyyar 5785
the latest
Expressions of Holiness (Parshat Emor, May 17) by Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz. Click here to watch.
announcements
Celebrate Shavuot
Join us for Shabbat dinner, evening of learning…and cheesecake! Learn more.
Adult March of the Living Trip April 22–May 1, 2025 LIVE BLOG
Read about our delegation's journey from darkness to light. Read the blog.
Lessans Talmud Torah Registration Open for 2025–26 School Year
Register K–8 students for religious school today and learn more about our award-winning program.
Registration for the 2025–2026 Schilit Nursery School Program Year is Open
Our award-winning school can't wait to meet you. Learn more.
Thanks for voting us Best of Jewish Washington! Named 2024 Best Preschool, Children & Teen Programming, Alternative Shabbat Service, and Judaica Shop! Learn more.
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NEW Hebrew High Launches for Grades 9–12
Our program is designed with the interests and schedules of teens in mind. Check it out.
B'nai Israel First Synagogue in North America to Install RightHear, supporting those who are blind or low vision.
Read our press release here.
NEW Resource: Fighting Antisemitism
Raise Awareness, Educate, and Act to stop antisemitism. Learn more.
Join Our Shabbat Morning Livestream
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Explore Our Exciting Adult Education Offerings
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shabbat services
Friday | 6:15 PM (7:00 PM during Summer)
Access via Zoom (password 6301)
Saturday | 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Minha)
Access via Livestream
weekday services
Sunday | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 AM
*Service times vary on holidays.
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inclement weather policy
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We are accessible
B’nai Israel is proud to be accessible to all.
Large print siddurim, assistive listening devices and page magnifiers are readily available. Our entire building and grounds are wheelchair accessible. We can provide sign language interpreters upon request and subject to availability.
