Worship
Worship
THE NATURE OF OUR WORSHIP SERVICES
At B’nai Tzedek we strive to create an atmosphere in our services that combines the best of traditional prayer with contemporary and modern expression. We want our congregants and guests to feel welcome, and to find joy, meaning and spirituality. It’s important to us that when you attend services here you feel you are in a Jewish setting, where the tradition speaks to you in a way that’s meaningful and relevant.
“When planning our services, I’ve always been guided by the Talmud which teaches that if a person has not added to their own prayers and hasn’t incorporated their own personal expression to the words, it’s as if they haven’t prayed.” - Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt
We strike a balance of Hebrew and English
English readings and passages are incorporated into the service, and integrated into the familiar traditional prayers to enhance the sense of spirituality and our connection to our heritage. The prayerbooks we use include historical notes and modern interpretations of traditional prayers allowing worshippers to explore and delve into the text.
Sermons you’ll want to stay for.
Rabbi Weinblatt and Rabbi Werbin's sermons are engaging and thought provoking, covering a wide spectrum of topics as he skillfully weaves Jewish values and teachings with references to today’s issues. Whether regarding the State of Israel, family life, world events, or personal issues, they keep Judaism relevant in today’s changing world. Rabbi Weinblatt is well-known for his use of humor sprinkled throughout his sermons which keeps them lively and engaging.
Music. Music. Music.
Music is an important component of our services. Cantor Kapell encourages congregants of all ages to find spirituality through music and song. In addition to his own beautiful voice, it’s not unusual to hear him in a duet with any number of our talented members of all ages. On the second Friday of the month, come and experience our musical Shabbat, with instruments integrated into our liturgy in our beautiful sanctuary. We always look for opportunities to use music to celebrate, such as when we incorporated modern Israeli music into the melodies for the Kedushah on Yom Yerushalayim.
Participate, please.
Congregants and guests are encouraged to participate in our services, sometimes on the bimah and sometimes from their own seats. On Shabbat mornings, Rabbi Weinblatt will often lead a discussion of the week’s Torah portion, making it relevant to what’s happening in today’s world. On Yom Kippur the Rabbi leads an afternoon discussion about a relevant topic that’s grown so popular that more and more people attend each year making for lively and dynamic discussions.
We love our Fridays.
Friday night services are short but very sweet. For one hour, we warmly welcome Shabbat with the beautiful music of Kabbalat Shabbat. Before Ma’ariv services we reflect privately on our lives as the rabbi sets the mood of individual meditation. We share in celebration of our b’nai mitzvah and in summers we hold casual services outside on our wooded grounds. If you haven’t attended our annual MLK Shabbat with a Gospel Choir from a local church, make it a must-attend next year.
Families warmly welcome.
All of our services are family friendly and we regularly schedule tot Shabbat and child-focused Shabbat Services. On the high holidays there’s children’s programming for all ages. Parents of babies and young children asked for a special seating area where they can feel comfortable sitting with other parents, while remaining engaged in the service. The youngest of children will enjoy the music and the shared community.
Join us?
Have we convinced you to visit and attend a service? We’d love to have you join us. Please contact Ashley Ginsburg and let her know you are coming. You’ll receive a warm welcome.
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What's Happening at CBT
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 11:00a to 12:00p
Bring your child, grade Preschool through Kindergarten, to dance and sing and celebrate Shabbat in the Weinberg Assembly Area! Made possible by the Lane Family Children’s Shabbat Fund. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 12:30p to 1:30p
Come and join this congregant-let Torah study on the first Saturday of every month! We will study the parsha for the upcoming week. See schedule below. 9/3/22: Ki Tetzei (led by Eric Raps) 10/1/22: Ha'azinu 11/05/22: Vayera 12/03/22: Vayishlach 1/07/23: Shemot 2/4/23: Yitro 3/4/23: Ki Tisa 4/1/23: Passover (Feel free to discuss the Exodus/Pesach story) 5/6/23: Behar/Bechukotai 6/3/23: Beha'aoltekha -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 4th 7:30p to 9:00p
Sit back and relax as we tell you the facts of our theatrical sensation from a boy’s imagination! The curtain will rise (please act surprised) on a mischievous cat in a red and white hat. Horton the Elephant will capture your hearts, as he’s faithful and kind and sees through what he starts. Count the whole family in, you can’t miss it because of the tale of the tail of Gertrude McFuzz. We’ve got bird girls and monkeys in our mad-cap crew; meet the Grinch, a mad general and a mean kangaroo. Get your tickets today, just as soon as you can, we promise to have kosher green eggs and ham! Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 PM Sunday, February 5 at 2 PM Tickets: $18 each at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theatrecbt/ Performed by your CBT friends alongside actors from the DC theatre community—our past shows have sold out, so don’t delay! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 2:00p to 4:00p
Theatre@CBT Presents Suessical the Musical Sit back and relax as we tell you the facts of our theatrical sensation from a boy’s imagination! The curtain will rise (please act surprised) on a mischievous cat in a red and white hat. Horton the Elephant will capture your hearts, as he’s faithful and kind and sees through what he starts. Count the whole family in, you can’t miss it because of the tale of the tail of Gertrude McFuzz. We’ve got bird girls and monkeys in our mad-cap crew; meet the Grinch, a mad general and a mean kangaroo. Get your tickets today, just as soon as you can, we promise to have kosher green eggs and ham! Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 PM Sunday, February 5 at 2 PM Tickets: $18 each at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theatrecbt/ Performed by your CBT friends alongside actors from the DC theatre community—our past shows have sold out, so don’t delay! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 6:30p to 7:30p
Tu B’Shevat Israeli Pickles with Ido Sunday, February 5th 5:00 pm at CBT $5/per person Come taste and make Israeli pickled vegetables with Ido! Cost includes materials to make and take your own jar of pickles home. Register by visiting our website. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023
Monday, Feb 6th 5:30p to 6:30p
Whether it’s understanding the meaning of the prayers, or learning the melodies that go along with them, you may be interested in joining our weekly class “Friday Night Services 101”, beginning January 23rd at 5:30pm. We will meet over the course of four sessions and discuss the text, structure of the service and music. Each class will focus on a section of the service and participants will receive mp3 files to facilitate additional learning at home. Register below to join! -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 9th 7:00p to 9:00p
Join us to watch this fascinating documentary on the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. Movie night is free to all members and guests and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP below! Movie night is sponsored by Wendy and Burton Katzen. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 11th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 11th 5:30p to 7:00p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:00a to 9:30a
Have you ever seen what’s inside the tefillin? Did you know there are many types of tefillin? Join the CBT Brotherhood as we learn how to wrap tefillin during minyan. No experience is necessary! Extra pairs of tefillin will be available. Rabbi Fabian Werbin will answer questions, show us the tefillin boxes and parchments and there will be bagels and schmoozing afterwards!
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