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Schilit Nursery School
Mission Statement
B’nai Israel Schilit Nursery School provides a stimulating, nurturing, and supportive environment for young children ages fifteen months to five years of age and their families. Through a multi-faceted approach to learning, our program focuses on all aspects of a child’s development—social, emotional, cognitive, and physical—while respecting the individuality of each child. Inspired by a variety of teaching approaches and keeping current with changes in the early childhood world, our curriculum is influenced by the Reggio Emilia and Social Constructivist philosophies.
At B’nai Israel Schilit Nursery School, meaningful play is an essential part of our developmentally appropriate, high quality early childhood program. Engaging in activities centered on the child’s own interests brings a natural motivation to learn. Fostering independence, curiosity, creativity, discovery, critical thinking, and problem solving, children engage together with our skilled teachers to explore classroom materials, building knowledge through cooperative learning and the expression of their thoughts and ideas. Guided by our detailed learning goals, teachers provide a variety of opportunities for children to master age-appropriate skills in all areas of development, including academic readiness skills. Our students become confident, inquisitive, and self-guided learners who are well prepared for their future endeavors.
Our school provides a warm and welcoming community for all families. Building relationships is the cornerstone of our philosophy. We see children as capable and competent, and we partner together with our students and families. We are committed to building lasting relationships with the greater B’nai Israel community, as well as introducing the traditions of Jewish identity and a life-long love of learning.
Sun, December 22 2024
21 Kislev 5785
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Shabbat Services
Friday at 6:15 PM
Saturday at 9:00 AM
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High Holidays 5784 Information
Join us for High Holiday workshops, services, youth programming and so much more. Visit our High Holiday information here.
B’nai Israel Welcomes the Entire Community for the High Holidays
If you are not a member of our congregation, please click here to download our 2023 High Holiday Nonmember Seat Form. Click here to view our services that do not require any ticket.
Join us for Religious School!
Registration remains open for our Lessans Talmud Torah. Generations of families have trusted us with their children's Jewish education. Learn more.
Very Limited Spaces Remain for B'nai Israel Schilit Nursery School for the 2023-24 Program Year!
Our award-winning school can't wait to meet your family. Learn more.
Have Coffee with a New Friend ON US
Our Coffee Buzz program encourages members to meet for coffee on us while engaging in meaningful conversations. Learn more.
Thank you for voting us Best of Jewish Washington 2022.
Click here to see all of the awards including Best Preschool, Best Hebrew School, Best Senior Programming and many more.
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Explore Our Exciting Adult Education Offerings
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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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shabbat services
Friday | 6:15 PM (7:00 PM during Summer)
Saturday | 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Minha)
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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.