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.
The sermons are engaging and thought provoking, covering a wide spectrum of topics that skillfully weave 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.
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 Bayar 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 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.
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 Lesley Levin and let her know you are coming. You’ll receive a warm welcome.
Fri, October 10 2025
18 Tishrei 5786
Today's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Sukkot |
Candle Lighting : 6:20pm |
Friday Evening Service : 6:30pm |
Sukkot Shabbat Dinner with Inbal : 7:30pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Oct 10 Sukkot Shabbat Dinner with Inbal Friday, Oct 10 7:30pm |
Oct 11 Bar Mitzvah of Cameron Spergel Shabbat, Oct 11 9:30am |
Oct 12 Take a Hike w/ B'nai Boomers Sunday, Oct 12 9:30am |
Oct 12 Sisterhood Meeting Sunday, Oct 12 9:30am |
Oct 13 Synagogue Offices Close at 3:00 pm Monday, Oct 13 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Oct 10, 6:20pm |
Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Friday, Oct 10 |
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
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 7:30p to 8:30p
Celebrate Sukkot with a festive community dinner! Early Bird Registration through September 19: $25/Adult & $18/Child. After September 19: $30/Adult & $15/Child. Registration closes September 25th. Free for new members who have joined since January 2025. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 11th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025
Sunday, Oct 12th 9:30a to 11:30a
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