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6601 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
301-469-8636 (Tel)
301-469-9529 (Fax)
A unique, independent Jewish congregation

Spiritual Leader & Kol Bo - Hazzan Sunny Schnitzer
Director of Education & Cong. Life - Adrian A. Durlester
Synagogue Administrator - Roz Young
President - Karen Jerome

An independent Jewish congregation welcoming all
without regard to gender, race, creed, color, religious background, sexual orientation, or origin.

--------BJC Annual Meeting Thursday May 15 at 8pm----------Religious School Closing Assembly and Picnic on Saturday May 17------------

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bullet Current Newsletter (May 2008) (PDF)

*-due to early deadlines, information in the Newsletter can be out of date. We recommend always checking this website and our online congregational calendar hosted by Google for the most current updates.

Service Schedule

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First Friday of the Month - (New) Kabbalat Shabbat Music Service

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Second Friday of the Month
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Youth-Led Family Service at 7:00pm

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Shabbat Evening Service at 8:00pm

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Third Friday of the Month - Simchah B'Shabbat All-Music w/Band Service at 8:00pm

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Fourth Friday of the Month
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Tot Shabbat at 6:30pm

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Meditation Service at 8:00pm

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Fifth Fridays - Shabbat Evening Service at 8:00pm

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Saturday Morning Services at 10:30am
 

Office Hours:
Tue-Thu 9:30am-4:30pm,  Fri 9:30am-3pm
Office closed Sat, Sun & Mon; Jewish & U.S. Holidays

BJC is a unique, independent congregation...

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with an atmosphere that supports personal exploration and the development of Jewish Identity

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on the cutting edge of contemporary Jewish practice and thought, maintaining a strong connection to tradition, with an emphasis on spirituality, music, and social action.

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where you will find diverse worship services including the Simchah B’Shabbat all-music service, Tot Shabbat, Meditation Services

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offering innovative education through Religious School (pre-K to Confirmation) and Life-long learning programs.

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serving Jews from traditional and liberal backgrounds, interfaith couples & families.

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welcoming all without regard to gender, race, creed, color, religious background, sexual orientation, or origin.

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we have a permanent home in a shared sacred space -- there's no "building fund" to which members must contribute

We invite you to explore our site and see for yourself if BJC is the right place for you. E-mail us for more information

Members of the Network of Independent Jewish Communities

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SERVICES

Friday, May 16
7:00pm
Open House

8:00pm
Simchah B'Shabbat Musical  Service

Sat. May 17
10:30am
Shabbat Service
Jesse Cole become bar mitzvah

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NOTEWORTHY

Next Board Meeting
BJC Annual Meeting
Thu.May. 15
8:00pm

Hazzan Schnitzer to be Honored as
AJR Alumni of the Year
May 22

Save the Date
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Noon-5pm
Israel@60: A Capital Celebration
On the National Mall
Enhancing the Flame Campaign

SCHOOL
Wed. May 14
Hebrew 4:15-5:45pm
Sat. May. 17
9:00am
Hebrew Gr. 4-7, Gr. 3
10:00am
Judaics Gr. K-10
11:00am
Siyyum (Concluding Program) & Picnic

Remember to bring food for the "Gleanings" project every time you come to religious school