Life Cycle Events
Life Cycle Events
Traditions bring meaning to life’s events, whether you want help with a brit milah; naming ceremony; preparing for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah; or if you have lost a loved one the B’nai Tzedek clergy and staff is here to help you.
Weddings, Brit Milah & Naming Ceremonies
Mazel Tov!
We are thrilled to welcome young couples into our congregational family! Please contact the synagogue office to schedule time to meet with our clergy and to explore dates our space is available for your wedding. Click here to learn more about our facility.
If there is a baby on the way, please let us know! We have classes for expectant parents, and can help you plan a naming or brit (circumcision).
Becoming A Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah at Congregation B’nai Tzedek is a powerful experience that marks the welcoming of a young adult member of our congregational family into our community. This time-honored tradition and rite of passage is celebrated together with the community. A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a major transformational event in the life of an entire family, including the child, parents, grandparents, siblings and extended family. The preparation, increased focus on Torah and Jewish identity and the event itself can enrich the family’s Judaism.
This rite of passage offers families a wonderful opportunity to better understand and strengthen their connection with their Jewish heritage as well as with the congregation. For children who have special needs; our congregation does everything possible to ensure that any child with special needs will be able to experience a Bar/Bat Mitzvah with joy and pride in their accomplishment. No one is excluded at B’nai Tzedek. We take great satisfaction and pleasure in working together as a community devoted to all our members. For questions or for a copy of our B'nai Mitzvah Guidelines, please contact Laurie Greene.
Photo credit: Michael Bennett Kress Photography
Bereavement & Yahrzeit
Your community is here for you in your time of need.
When a death occurs, please call the synagogue at 301-299-0225, so that we may inform the clergy and assist you. After business hours, please call at 240-418-5503.
Please consider celebrating every milestone in your family’s life, including baby namings, brit milah, weddings and Shabbat dinners in our beautiful facility. From reserving the room, providing a list of approved caterers, to discussing the room set up, we are here to help you plan your event and to ensure that everything is done to your satisfaction.
Sat, April 17 2021
5 Iyyar 5781
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What's Happening at CBT
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Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021
Sunday, Apr 18th 10:00a to 11:00a
Raising a child with disabilities is tough, exhausting, and isolating – and that’s in normal times. During the pandemic, the challenges have increased exponentially, with constant adjustments to the “new normal.” This support group for parents of children with special disabilities will be facilitated by CBT member and psychologist Ruth Hoffman. While this is not a formal therapy group, it is a safe space for parents to connect with others who have shared experiences. For more information or to be notified of meeting times, please contact Ruth Hoffman at rdhphd@aol.com -
Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021
Monday, Apr 19th 10:00a to 11:30a
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Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021
Monday, Apr 19th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2021
Wednesday, Apr 21st 1:00p to 2:00p
An opportunity to share and discuss challenges and opportunities presented by new phases in our lives. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 22 , 2021
Thursday, Apr 22nd 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 ,
AprApril 22 , 2021
Thursday, Apr 22nd 7:00p to 8:00p
In this masterclass Jimbo Jayhe's (a leading creator in Israel) will break down the process of writing and composing behind his songs, the importance of Hebrew in his writing, and the way he describes the Israeli culture and society. He'll perform his hits live. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 22 , 2021
Thursday, Apr 22nd 7:00p to 7:15p
Say Laila Tov with songs, stories and the Shema. -
Friday ,
AprApril 23 , 2021
Friday, Apr 23rd 9:30a to 10:30a
Join Rabbi Weinblatt in the sukkah for coffee and a chance to shmooze. -
Friday ,
AprApril 23 , 2021
Friday, Apr 23rd 10:00a to 10:15a
Join the fun and get ready for Shabbat with singing and dancing! -
Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021
Shabbat, Apr 24th (All day)
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