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.
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
SHABBAT
Friday evening service
6:00 pm
Saturday morning service
9:30 am
All services on Zoom and
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Coming Events
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 31 , 2024
Wednesday, Jul 31st 10:30a to 12:00p
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2024Women in the Bible Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, Aug 7th 12:00p to 1:30p
Whether named or unnamed, women in the Bible are not as present as the men. However, when we do come across them, they are a force to be reckoned with. Come get to know them. July 24 - Women in the Torah August 7 - Women in the Book of Prophets Aug 21 - Women in the Book of Writings -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2024WJFF Summer Series 2024 - Film TBA, Save the Date!
Wednesday, Aug 7th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2024Sisterhood Ladies Who Lunch
Thursday, Aug 8th 11:30a to 1:00p
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 11 , 2024Neighbors in Conversation - "The Development Christianity & Judaism in the USA"
Sunday, Aug 11th 11:30a to 1:00p
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Monday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2024Tisha B'Av Service
Monday, Aug 12th 8:00p to 9:30p
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2024
Wednesday, Aug 14th 10:30a to 12:00p
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2024Book Club - "The Rabbi Who Prayed with Fire"
Wednesday, Aug 14th 2:00p to 3:30p
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2024WJFF Summer Series 2024 - Film TBA, Save the Date!
Wednesday, Aug 14th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2024Sisterhood Board Meeting
Thursday, Aug 15th 1:30p to 2:30p
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