About Us - Overview
Situated in historic Wilmington, North Carolina, Bnai Israel Congregation offers a place of worship, learning, social gathering, and a sense of community for those seeking to be part of a robust and lively conservative Jewish community. Click Here learn more about the earlier years of the Congregation which began 125 years ago.
Prayer & Worship
At Bnai Israel, Shabbat, Holiday, and other worship services are conducted in the spirit of modern Conservative Judaism. Our services are inclusive and fully egalitarian. Participation in our worship services is welcomed and encouraged for women, men, children, and families. Rabbi Chaya Bender creates many opportunities for participation in various aspects of worship and rituals, and reaches out to the congregation to encourage participation. She strives to introduce new concepts to worship services, such as music and song, often featuring our own synagogue chorale, The Kavanotes.
Learning
Our goal of Bnai is Israel Congregation to provide for a lifetime of Jewish learning. We provide educational and social opportunities for school age children, adults, and families. Our Hebrew School, Hebrew High School and Tot Programs allow children to participate in age appropriate Jewish educational experiences.
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Library
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Community
Bnai Israel is the core of our Jewish Community. The synagogue's organizations, including Sisterhood and the Men's Club, bring people together for social, entertainment, educational, and community outreach programs. We never forget that we are part of a greater community, and as such, participate in City-wide events, provide help to those in need, participate in inter-faith meetings, and support other outside organizations. Our congregants prepare and deliver meals to family members of recovering hospital patients and hospice patients. At Good Shepherd, congregants cook and serve dinner for those in need Our choral group, the Kavanotes, participates in the yearly Harmony for Humanity concert. Bnai Israel also gives financial support to the UJA of Wilmington, AIPAC, and the Jewish Film Festival of Wilmington. Additionally, many of our congregants serve on the Board of Directors of these organizations.
We are a Caring Community that believes strongly in Tikkun Olam.
Gift Shop
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Membership
We are proud of how each member brings his or her own story to our diverse community—including those who have a multi-generational history at our congregation and those new to Wilmington or to the Synagogue. Bnai Israel welcomes congregants of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking to be part of our active Jewish community and to have a place to call their Jewish home.
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Come join us for worship services, social, and learning events. Make Bnai Israel Congregation your Extended Jewish home.
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Friday evening service
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Saturday morning service
9:30 am
All services on Zoom and
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Coming Events
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Sunday ,
MayMay 25 , 2025Sisterhood's Paid Up Annual Membership Brunch
Sunday, May 25th 11:30a to 1:30p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 28 , 2025Lunch & Learn - Studying Text with Rabbi Bender & Reverend Jermaine Armour
Wednesday, May 28th 12:00p to 1:30p
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Friday ,
MayMay 30 , 2025Family Friendly Friday Night Meal & Services (Breakfast for Dinner)
Friday, May 30th 5:30p to 7:30p
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Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025Shavuot Tikkun Leil
Sunday, Jun 1st 6:00p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
JunJune 3 , 2025Shavuot Service with Yizkor
Tuesday, Jun 3rd 9:30a to 12:00p
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 4 , 2025Book Club - Seven Days of Shiva, Forty-six years of puppy love
Wednesday, Jun 4th 2:00p to 3:30p
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 4 , 2025Port City Music Festival
Wednesday, Jun 4th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025
Thursday, Jun 5th 6:30p to 9:00p
No matter where you’ve come from or where you’re going—your path is sacred. Join us for this year’s Pride Gathering as we connect across faith traditions to honor every journey, celebrate the diversity of God’s beloved community, and proclaim radical inclusion and joy. Expect music that stirs the soul, messages of hope, and a community that embraces every color of your story. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 11 , 2025
Wednesday, Jun 11th 4:00p to 6:00p
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Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025Men's Club Dine Out - Perla Raw Bar
Thursday, Jun 12th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Bnai Israel Congregation - 2601 Chestnut St - Wilmington, NC 28405 - (910) 762-1117
Mailing Address - PO Box 7104 - Wilmington, NC 28406-7104
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