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He is the co-author with Francine Hirschman of, “Teens & Trust: Building Bridges in Jewish Education,” (Torah Aura Publications), with Ilene Strauss of “Rachel & Mischa” (KarBen) and with Naomi Eisenberger, “You Shall Teach Them Diligently to Your Children: Transmitting Jewish Values from Generation to Generation". He was the lead author of the ZIV/Giraffe Curriculum (Righteous Person’s Foundation) and as co-founder of Ikkar Publishing has written more than 40 curricula ranging from the “Philosophy of Moshe Chaim Luzzatto” to “Teaching Jewish Theology through Science Fiction and Fantasy". His curricula are currently being used in over 900 educational settings in the United States, South America and Israel.
He is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly and Rabbis Without Borders and has trained as a hospice chaplain, a Wise Aging facilitator, and served as a trainer for #GamAni (the Jewish #MeToo Movement) for creating safe workspaces.

Cantor Marshall Kapell joined Congregation B’nai Tzedek in 2002. We’re so glad he settled here. Cantor Kapell enjoys sharing his love and knowledge of Jewish music with members of B’nai Tzedek of all ages, and inspiring congregants to discover their own spirituality through song and prayer. The way he injects music into our services is beautiful, whether it’s welcoming Shabbat with his guitar, acting in and directing our Purim Spiel, chanting the solemn and serious Hineni during the high holidays, or showcasing amazing young talent within our congregation.
Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt founded Congregation B’nai Tzedek in 1988 and became the Rabbi Emeritus in 2024. He’s a spiritual leader, an educator, an outspoken supporter of Israel, a respected voice in our region on issues important to the Jewish community here and abroad, and a compassionate confidant in times of need. His open discussions during Shabbat services, annual Yom Kippur afternoon discussion, DC Lunch and Learn, and NYC field trip with our confirmation kids are particularly popular. We might also mention that he’s a comedian. Life doesn’t always have to be so serious.
He is the author of, “God, Prayer and Spirituality", a compilation of his sermons, writings and articles, “Living in the Shadow of Death: A Rabbi Copes with Cancer", as well as numerous articles and columns. Rabbi Weinblatt and his wife, Symcha, have four adult children and five grandchildren.
Tue, June 10 2025
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Today's Calendar
Zoom Minyan : 7:00pm |
Sisterhood Meeting : 7:30pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jun 10 Sisterhood Meeting Tuesday, Jun 10 7:30pm |
Jun 14 Bar Mitzvah of Benyamin Eyal Shabbat, Jun 14 9:30am |
Jun 16 GECC-First Day of Summer Camp Monday, Jun 16 |
Jun 26 Board Transition Meeting Thursday, Jun 26 7:30pm |
Jun 27 Boomer's Potluck Friday, Jun 27 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Beha'alotcha
Shabbat, Jun 14 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Jun 13, 8:17pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
Shabbat, Jun 21 |
Mazel Tov Us!
Supporting B'nai Tzedek
B'nai Tzedek provides a vast array of programs designed to enlighten, stimulate, and educate. We are challenged to explore our Judaism, history, customs, and our relationship with the people of Israel. Your support allows us to maintain memberships and educational opportunities for those who might not otherwise afford it.
Contact Us
Congregation B'nai Tzedek
10621 South Glen Road
Potomac, Maryland 20854
(301) 299-0225
Steven Bayar, Senior Rabbi
Marshall Kapell, Cantor
Stuart Weinblatt, Rabbi Emeritus
Sylvia Mace, Executive Director
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