About Us
Established in 1964, BJC is a liberal Jewish congregation whose members engage in a wide spectrum of Jewish practice.
All religious backgrounds, races, genders, and sexual orientations are welcome here. BJC stresses equal participation of all members in all aspects of congregational life. BJC currently has members from Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia, as well as members who join us online from all over the country.
While there are several movements in Judaism, BJC chooses to remain independent, that is, not officially affiliated with any of the established Jewish movements.
BJC takes a trans-denominational approach to Jewish worship and thought. We use prayer books from both the Reform and Conservative movements for their even-handed balance between Hebrew and English in the liturgy.
Our worship style, however, incorporates Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Neo-Hassidic, and Jewish Renewal liturgical elements, and most prayers are expressed through song and chant.
We use musical instruments in all of our services. As a result of this blending, our worship experience is a dynamic expression of modern Judaism.
Worship
Shabbat Services
Feel the spirit of Shabbat with a community of friends gathering each Shabbat. Services are in person and on livestream
Friday night, begins at 7:30 PM
Saturday morning, starts at 10:30 AM
Zoom link shared weekly in BJC newsletter. Subscribe for information.
Look for occasional outdoor Havdalah and Shabbat Under the Stars.
(No morning services during July & August)
High Holy Days
High Holy Days services for All
Also Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Young Family Services led by the Rabbi
Non-members are welcome to purchase tickets by contacting the office.
Holidays & Festivals
BJC celebrates all of the major holidays as a congregation.
We offer family education programs throughout the year, with a major annual event each spring.
Join us for Passover Second Night Seder, Sukkot, Hannukah, Purim, Tu B’shvat Seder and tikkun olam programs.
Youth Education
Weekly Youth Program
Our small religious school welcomes each student as an individual.
Saturdays: Mornings (twice a month) and Afternoons (once a month)
Our experienced, caring teachers guide our students’ learning through interactive, multi-disciplinary learning, experiential programs: tzedakah/social action engagement, music, dance, arts, field trips, and more.
Weekday Hebrew
We teach Hebrew through an innovative on-line, one-on-one study session during the week, complemented by in-person tutoring during class.
To learn more about our Religious School Program, click here.
Bar & Bat Mitzvah
The Rabbi provides personal instruction, leadership, and direction for each B’nai Mitzvah.
At BJC there is flexibility in setting dates.
The program includes family learning and social action components as well.
Tichon for Upper Grades
We welcome our students to continue their learning post B’nai Mitzvah in our Tichon class for upper grades and to continue through to Confirmation.
Confirmation
Young people going through confirmation explore their Judaism in a meaningful way. Their confirmation ceremony gives them the opportunity to bring their ideas about their Jewish journey and world to life.
Sun, February 16 2025
18 Shevat 5785
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Tour of Jewish Museum and Comic Book Exhibition
Sunday, Feb 16th 2:00p to 4:00p
Come to the Jewish Museum in DC with BJC! Get a guided one hour tour of the ongoing exhibits, plus walk through the new and exciting temporary exhibit JewCE. JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience explores 100 years of Jewish cartoons, comics, and graphic novels. Enjoy this visually engaging exhibition that touches on political cartoons, immigrant stories, DC fandom, female creators, Sunday funnies, your favorite superheroes, and much more. $15 per person, please RSVP. Feb 16th at 2 PM. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025Mahjongg at BJC
Thursday, Feb 20th 6:30p to 8:30p
Mahjongg is back for our monthly session! Come play with BJC and friends, have a nosh, and win some fabulous prizes. Beginners and players of all experience welcome. Please register in advance. We're just playing for fun and bragging rights so join in! -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025JDAIM- Online Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, Feb 26th 12:30p to 1:30p
Celebrate JDAIM (Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month) by joining us online for a short "Lunch & Learn". Grab your snacks and hop on Zoom to watch an episode of the Netflix hit show "Special". February 26th at 12:30 PM. Zoom link is in BJC Now. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Family Shabbat!
Friday, Mar 7th 5:30p to 8:30p
It's Family Shabbat at BJC! Join Rabbi Abbott for a short tot shabbat service at 5:30 PM followed by a 6:00 PM pizza dinner. Regular Friday night services will start at 6:45 PM. If it's your birthday, make sure to come and get a special blessing! RSVP required for dinner. There's no charge for dinner but donations are always welcome. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025Purim Carnival
Shabbat, Mar 8th 1:00p to 3:00p
It's a fun filled Purim Celebration at BJC! Bring the kids for inflatables, games, crafts, and much more. March 8th from 1 PM to 3 PM in Memorial Hall. Buy your tickets in advance, tickets will not be sold at the door. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025"Wicked" Purim Shpiel & Dinner
Shabbat, Mar 8th 6:00p to 8:00p
Defy gravity at BJC with us as our incredible cast/crew perform our "Wicked" Purim Shpiel! Laugh, sing, and enjoy dinner and drinks as we get into the Purim spirit. Please RSVP by March 5th, and we'll see you on March 8th at 6 PM in Memorial Hall. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2025Megillah Esther- Boo Haman With Us!
Thursday, Mar 13th 7:00p to 8:00p
Get ready for the Megillah! Join us in Covenant Hall for Megillat Esther on March 13th at 7:00 PM. Wear your costumes and/or crazy hats, shake those graggers, and boo Haman with us! Cocktails for the adults and drinks for kids will be served, plus some treats for all.
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Tour of Jewish Museum and Comic Book Exhibition
Sunday, Feb 16th 2:00p to 4:00p
Come to the Jewish Museum in DC with BJC! Get a guided one hour tour of the ongoing exhibits, plus walk through the new and exciting temporary exhibit JewCE. JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience explores 100 years of Jewish cartoons, comics, and graphic novels. Enjoy this visually engaging exhibition that touches on political cartoons, immigrant stories, DC fandom, female creators, Sunday funnies, your favorite superheroes, and much more. $15 per person, please RSVP. Feb 16th at 2 PM. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025Mahjongg at BJC
Thursday, Feb 20th 6:30p to 8:30p
Mahjongg is back for our monthly session! Come play with BJC and friends, have a nosh, and win some fabulous prizes. Beginners and players of all experience welcome. Please register in advance. We're just playing for fun and bragging rights so join in! -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025JDAIM- Online Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, Feb 26th 12:30p to 1:30p
Celebrate JDAIM (Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month) by joining us online for a short "Lunch & Learn". Grab your snacks and hop on Zoom to watch an episode of the Netflix hit show "Special". February 26th at 12:30 PM. Zoom link is in BJC Now. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Family Shabbat!
Friday, Mar 7th 5:30p to 8:30p
It's Family Shabbat at BJC! Join Rabbi Abbott for a short tot shabbat service at 5:30 PM followed by a 6:00 PM pizza dinner. Regular Friday night services will start at 6:45 PM. If it's your birthday, make sure to come and get a special blessing! RSVP required for dinner. There's no charge for dinner but donations are always welcome. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025Purim Carnival
Shabbat, Mar 8th 1:00p to 3:00p
It's a fun filled Purim Celebration at BJC! Bring the kids for inflatables, games, crafts, and much more. March 8th from 1 PM to 3 PM in Memorial Hall. Buy your tickets in advance, tickets will not be sold at the door. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025"Wicked" Purim Shpiel & Dinner
Shabbat, Mar 8th 6:00p to 8:00p
Defy gravity at BJC with us as our incredible cast/crew perform our "Wicked" Purim Shpiel! Laugh, sing, and enjoy dinner and drinks as we get into the Purim spirit. Please RSVP by March 5th, and we'll see you on March 8th at 6 PM in Memorial Hall. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2025Megillah Esther- Boo Haman With Us!
Thursday, Mar 13th 7:00p to 8:00p
Get ready for the Megillah! Join us in Covenant Hall for Megillat Esther on March 13th at 7:00 PM. Wear your costumes and/or crazy hats, shake those graggers, and boo Haman with us! Cocktails for the adults and drinks for kids will be served, plus some treats for all.
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Today's Calendar
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:34pm |
: 7:30pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:00am |
: 10:30am |
Havdalah : 6:43pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
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Feb 20 |
Feb 26 |
Mar 7 |
Mar 8 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Mishpatim
Candle Lighting
Friday, Feb 21, 5:34pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 22, 6:43pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
Shabbat, Feb 22 |
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