Helping Others
Helping Others
Helping others in our community is a hallmark of our congregation. We look for opportunities for meaningful engagement with members of our community in need. Please let us know if you have a passion for an organization or project that we can support!
Caring Community
Compassionate Volunteers from the B’nai Tzedek Family. We are a network of volunteers who come together to support our members in times of need, whether it be an acute crisis, joyous occasion, or a need for ongoing support. It is our goal for the Caring Community to become a place congregants feel comfortable turning to when a helping hand is needed. Please consider joining our network of caring by:
• Providing transportation to services or other synagogue activities,
• Paying a visit to a homebound congregant,
• Making a phone call to someone who needs to hear a supportive voice,
• Dropping off a meal.
All of these opportunities are on an “as needed basis.” No prior experience is necessary, just an open heart and a willingness to lend a hand! To get involved, please contact Caring Community Chair Fabiana Offit.
Inclusion Committee
The mission of the Inclusion Committee is to ensure that ALL congregants have the fullest opportunity to participate in the educational, social, spiritual and recreational activities of the synagogue, to encourage an environment accepting of individual differences, and to provide support to families with special needs and other challenges. The committee works closely with the clergy, religious school, ECC and b'nai mitzvah program to promote inclusion, coordinate awareness activities and engage resources to continue to provide accomodations for students and training for staff. Please contact Ruth Hoffman , Inclusion Committee Chair, to discuss ways you can help the committee or how the committee can assist you and your family.
Social Action Committee
The mission of our Social Action Committee is to give back to our local Montgomery County community through fun and social volunteer activities. We are putting into action the Jewish concepts of tzedakah, tikkum olam and mitzvot. For example, we will take up collections of a variety of items and gifts for donation, work to reduce the environmental impact of our synagogue, and prepare and serve meals to individuals and families in need. Some of the organizations we work with include the Children’s Inn at NIH, Hearts and Homes, Rebuilding Together Montgomery County and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. We seek input from all members of our congregation to accomplish these goals. We encourage participation from members of all ages. Please contact Danielle Roffman, Social Action Chair, to volunteer and join the fun.
Special in Uniform
Special in Uniform is an innovative program through the Jewish National Fund that aims to integrate youth with disabilities into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and assist in preparing them for careers following army service. The program was founded to give everyone a right to fulfill their potential and be accepted into society, regardless of any disability. The Inclusion and Israel Affairs Committees are seeking to raise a minimum of $30,000 for this important project. Please contact the synagogue office (301-299-0225) to make a donation in support of this wonderful Project.
Sat, January 23 2021
10 Shevat 5781
COVID-19 FORMS
WAIVER: Each adult needs to complete a waiver before entering the synagogue grounds and building. One parent should include the children on their form. Print this form and send to the synagogue or bring it with you.
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What's Happening at CBT
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2021
Sunday, Jan 24th 4:30p to 5:30p
Climate change can feel overwhelming and difficult to understand. This presentation by Karen Lowe uses an interactive data simulation program to give insights and help people see connections, play out scenarios, and see what works to address climate change, inequity, and related issues like energy, health, and food. These visual tools were developed by Climate Interactive, an independent, not-for-profit think-tank that grew out of MIT Sloan in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2021
Monday, Jan 25th 7:00p to 7:30p
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2021
Tuesday, Jan 26th 7:00p to 7:30p
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2021
Wednesday, Jan 27th 8:00a to 8:30a
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2021
Wednesday, Jan 27th 1:00p to 2:00p
An opportunity to share and discuss challenges and opportunities presented by new phases in our lives. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2021
Wednesday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 7:30p
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 9:30a to 10:30a
We will pick up the story of King David with II Samuel Chapter 13 and conclude the Second Book of Samuel. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 11:00a to 12:00p
Presented by Joan Plisko, Director of Sustainability for Pearlstone -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 7:00p to 7:30p
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2021
Monday, Feb 1st 10:00a to 11:30a
This 5-week class will be an adventure in the spiritual meaning and energies of the Hebrew Letters, drawing and learning about art skills with three letters, painting one and then using that letter for meditation. No art experience needed—just come with a pencil, eraser and paper for sketching. A few other materials will be discussed in the first class. The class will be super low key, fun and very informative! Just come with a pencil, eraser, colored pencils/crayons/markers and paper for sketching. With the colors, no worries if you don’t have them.
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