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Events & Programs
youth department
Bonim Pool Party (Grades K–2)
Sunday, May 18th 1:30p to 3:00pCome and splash around with your friends in the pool at the Bender JCC!
Pizza and Ice Cream Farewell (Grades K–5)
Sunday, Jun 8th 12:30p to 2:30pJoin us for pizza and ice cream galore, as we say see you next year to Bonim and Machar!
Adventure Park USA (Grades 3–5)
Sunday, May 18th 12:30p to 5:30pLaser tag, arcades, roller coasters, and more! Join Machar for an amazing trip to Adventure Park USA.
Pizza and Ice Cream Farewell (Grades K–5)
Sunday, Jun 8th 12:30p to 2:30pJoin us for pizza and ice cream galore, as we say see you next year to Bonim and Machar!
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, May 17th 10:30a to 11:30aThese 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.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Jun 14th 10:30a to 11:30aThese 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.
Thu, May 15 2025
17 Iyyar 5785
the latest
The Public Servant (Parshat Acharei Mot – Kedoshim, May 10) by Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
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)
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Saturday | 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Minha)
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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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inclement weather policy
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