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About Congregation B'nai Tzedek
Learn. Play. Pray. Support. Explore. Connect.
We welcome you to join us and enrich your personal Jewish experience.
Regardless of where you are on your personal journey, Congregation B’nai Tzedek will enhance your life with opportunities to spend quality time with your family, easily make new friends, and enjoy the feeling of being part of your own unique Jewish community. We’re Israel advocates on the local, national and international scenes and leaders in tikkun olam for the Greater Washington Jewish Community. And we offer engaging and enlightening educational, spiritual and social programs for all ages and interests
We recognize that needs change over time and therefore we continually challenge ourselves to innovate and meet our congregants where they are in life—whether that’s through a flexible fee structure that evolves with your life stage, programs that go beyond our own walls, or a capital campaign to insure that we’re constantly innovating and poised and ready to meet the needs of a changing world.
Here’s a sampling of the communities and activities we have here at B’nai Tzedek.
Young Families
The Greenzaid Early Childhood Center (ECC) is the ideal setting for young minds to grow with programs for babies through Pre-K. The Bernice & Mannie Rabvosky Religious School is a highly innovative and social learning center for children in grades K-12. Ask about our young family gatherings and couples retreat with Rabbi Weinblatt.
“CBT has given us a community, both inside the synagogue and outside. Most of the people we hang out with and are friends from the synagogue. The kids walk around the house singing prayers and songs that they learned here! It has definitely enhanced our religiosity.”
Parent of Children Ages 6 & 3
“Once you have kids and are active, CBT bring you a sense of heritage and you know you are part of something.”
Parent of Children Ages 12 & 8
Sisterhood & Brotherhood
B’nai Tzedek Sisterhood and Brotherhood are active, vibrant, groups of members of diverse interests, ages, and Jewish backgrounds. We share a desire to make a positive contribution to synagogue life and to be a part of a warm, supportive community. We invite you to join us and make friends for life!
Empty Nesters
Suddenly our children were off to college and we had time to play. We created B’nai Boomers to get out and enjoy new experiences with our peers – everything from bowling to exploring museums, wine tastings, workshops and everything in between.
“CBT is wonderful. I love the services, the people are kind, we have a lot of connections, and it is a beautiful setting.”
Founding Member with Grown Children
Hazak
A social group for retirees, Hazak provides a variety of social and educational programs, celebrations, speakers and tours of local sites.
Helping Others
Helping others in our community is a hallmark of our congregation. We look for opportunities for meaningful engagement with our members, from our Caring Community who support congregants in times of need, to our Inclusion Committee who ensure all members and guests have access to all we have to offer. Our Social Action Committee gives back to our local Montgomery County community through fun and social volunteer activities.
Please contact the synagogue office with any questions, to join us for any of our services or programs.
Sat, April 27 2024
19 Nisan 5784
This Week at CBT
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Monday ,
AprApril 29 , 2024
Monday, Apr 29th (All day)
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Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024
Thursday, May 2nd 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us to hear Rabbi Weinblatt’s personal reflections on his 45 years as a rabbi as he is interviewed by award-winning video producer, Arty Berko. In addition to founding Congregation B’nai Tzedek, Rabbi Weinblatt has served as: • Founder of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition • President of the Rabbinic Cabinet of the Jewish Federations of North America • Director of Israel Policy and Advocacy for the Rabbinical Assembly, • Head of the Jewish National Fund’s “Rabbis for Israel” • President of the Washington Board of Rabbis • Chair of the National Convention of the Rabbinical Assembly twice • Chair of the prestigious Annual Israel Bonds’ Ambassador’s Ball in D.C. with Symcha • Adjunct professor at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. • And so much more! Arty Berko has spent more than 35 years in broadcast and investigative journalism working for major news organizations like CNN, NBC News and ESPN. During his time at ESPN (27 years), Arty covered many major sporting events and breaking news stories around the world including 12 Olympic games. He was also fortunate enough to be recognized with multiple National Sports Journalism EMMY Awards, a Peabody Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award. You won’t want to miss this fascinating interview! RSVP below. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024
Shabbat, May 4th 9:30a to 12:00p
Join us for services to celebrate Liane Aaron's 25 years of dedication to CBT. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024
Shabbat, May 4th 11:00a to 12:00p
Bring your preschoolers to dance and sing and welcome Shabbat! -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024
Shabbat, May 4th 12:30p to 1:30p
These brief and informal study sessions generally are lay-led and are held on the first Shabbat of each month, excluding the summer, approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of services. The topic each month is the Parashat for the following week. During the study sessions, everyone has a chance to weigh in and express their views on moral, ethical and societal issues. Those attending enjoy the comradery, passion and enthusiasm of their fellow Torah students. Schedule for Post Shabbat Service Study Sessions 2023 – 2024 (5783 – 5784) Date Parashat – Following Week Citation/Location Leader Sept. 2, 2023 Nitzavim + Vayelech Deut. 29:9 – 31:30 Eric Raps Oct. 7, 2023* Bereshit Gen. 1:1 – 6:8 Stan Beder* Nov. 4, 2023 Chayei Sara Gen. 23:1 – 25:18 Dec. 2, 2023 Vayeshev Gen. 37:1 - 40:23; Num. 7:18 - 23 David Lowe Jan. 6, 2024 Vaera Exodus 6:2 – 9:35 Deborah Fox Feb. 3, 2024 Mishpatim Ex. 21:1 – 24:18; Num. 28:9 -15 Mar. 2, 2024 Vayakhel Ex. 35:1 – 38:20; 30:11 – 16 Apr. 6, 2024 Tazria Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59 Rabbi Betsy Roth May 4, 2024 Kedoshim Leviticus 19:1 – 20:27 June 1, 2024 Bamidar Numbers 1:1 – 4:20 Carol Greenwald * The Torah study session on Oct. 7th will be held in the courtyard, and under the outside overhang if there is inclement weather. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024
Sunday, May 5th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join Congregation B’nai Tzedek as we pay tribute to the memory of the 6 million Jews tragically lost in the Holocaust. Together, we will honor their enduring legacy through the voices of second generation survivors, a memorial ceremony and discussion. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2024
Tuesday, May 7th 5:30p to 7:30p
5:30 pm BBQ Dinner 6:30 pm Shabbat Under the Stars Celebrate the start of summer with CBT and wish our Shaliach, Ido, farewell! Dress casually for a fun, family-friendly Shabbat experience. Popsicles will be served in honor of the June birthdays. Register below. Early Bird Pricing: $15/adults $10/children through June 3rd After June 3rd: $18/adults $12/children Free to any CBT member who brings a prospective family! This event is generously subsidized by the Frances and Alvin Duber Family Fund. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 8 , 2024
Wednesday, May 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 9 , 2024
Thursday, May 9th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join Rabbi Weinblatt for the remainder of his inspiring and heartwarming series about Jewish humor, Jewish music, Jewish languages and more. Previous attendance not required. -
Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 11:30a to 12:30p
Join Hazak for their May get-together. Lunch will be served. Details to follow. $10/person. RSVP below.