Meet Our

Spiritual Leader,

Rabbi Chaya

Bender

Our Mission

We are committed to serving the Jewish Communities of Wilmington and surrounding areas by providing for the study of Torah, Tikkun Olam, and a sense of community, egalitarianism and spiritual growth.

We do so in accordance with the principles, values and traditions of Conservative Judaism.

Joint Musical Shabbat Service Series

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Upcoming Events (Click below or see the calendar to register)

Did you catch our Rabbi on WECT?

Please click below to watch the full clip from January 18, 2025

https://bit.ly/ourrabbi

We Stand In Support of Israel

Click here to learn more from Rabbi Chaya Bender and find out how you can help to support Israel

We are Bnai Israel: A Diverse Community

“We Are Bnai Israel: A Diverse Community” is a video presentation featuring five Bnai Israel families who represent the many faces that make up our BIC community. It was produced by our Open Doors Diversity & Inclusion Committee to illustrate how our membership reflects some of the many kinds of Jews and Jewish families in our contemporary world.

Click here to watch the video

Click here to go to the Open Door Page to learn more about who we are

Security & Visitation Procedures

Given the current situation and heightened risk to our community, we ask that everyone carefully follow our security and building entry/exit procedures.

If you plan to visit the Shul:
Please call the office ahead of time at: 910-762-1117 to let us know when you plan to come.

When entering the building:
Please do NOT let anyone you do not know walk in behind you. They must ring the doorbell and be granted access.

If you plan on bringing a friend or visitor to services:
Call the office ahead of time to let us know so that we can have them on our pre-approved visitor list for services that day.

We continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of all our congregants and visitors, and we thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Harris Teeter Together in Education Program (BIC #4120)

The Harris Teeter Together in Education Program, which sends money quarterly to linked schools and organizations, is starting up again on August 1, 2022. Please make sure you link your VIC card to our Together in Education Account # 4120.

Just ask a Harris Teeter cashier to link your VIC card to Bnai Israel School Account # 4120. All they will need is your last name, your VIC card number and your phone number. There is no cost to you and a great benefit to Bnai Israel every time you use your VIC card.

History of Bnai Israel in Photos*

Original Building

Interior 1903

Interior Original Building

Some Founding Members

Chestnut Street circa 1954

26th Street entrance

View from Corner

Bimah Before 2020 Renovation

Sanctuary Windows

Minyan Room Windows

Ark

Construction begun 2020

2023 Congregation

* We would love to hear from you if you have any photos of the old building or the sanctuary pre-renovation that you would like to share!

Office Hours

The Bnai Israel office is open from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

Please contact the Bnai Israel Office before visiting the synagogue.

910-762-1117 or administration@bnaiisraelilm.com

Visitors are always welcome to worship with us by pre-registration during office hours. Please contact the office with your name, phone number, email and date of the service you wish to attend.