OUR MISSION
B’nai Shalom of Olney is an egalitarian, Conservative Jewish congregation, committed to enhancing life through prayer, religious education, Mitzvot, community outreach and social action. We join together to share in one another’s Simhot and sorrows. It is our goal to meet the diverse spiritual, religious and social needs of our members with the framework and traditions of Conservative Judaism. We nurture our Judaic growth through engaging educational programs for children and adults. We strive to further the causes of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. We build unity with our fellow Jews and the community at large in the spirit of love and respect.
Please note that we have switched our Friday evening and Saturday morning services to a Zoom format until we can celebrate Shabbat together again! The links are below, and will also be on the BSO Facebook Pages. If you have any trouble accessing the Zoom links, please contact David Yonenson or Jennifer Kramer for assistance.
To join Shabbat Services, please click HERE
Download the Siddur Lev Shalem for Shabbat Mornings HERE
J-LAB Year-in-Review
TONIGHT! Join us for this awesome NEW program. If YOU'D like to volunteer to be a Bedtime Story Reader, please contact the BSO Office. (Zayde's welcome too!)
Come join us in our parking lot for a Car-E-Safari. Safely from your car you will be able to drive through and see some of our animal ambassadors. Admission is per car and includes one sponsorship kit (plush animal, reusable straw, glow-in-the-dark bracelet). Please only purchase one time slot per vehicle, additional sponsorship kits and merchandise will be available for purchase on the day of the event via cash or card.
WE HAVE SOLD OUT FOR SUNDAY, MAY 31st! TIME SLOTS HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR MONDAY, JUNE 1ST!
Sign up for your time slot here. If you have already signed up for a Safari time slot on Monday and would like to add a special Kona Ice Treat, please click HERE.
We miss you BSO! Please join us for some wonderful virtual programming:
Monday - Wednesday and Friday at 12:00 pm
Coffee Talk with the Rabbi
This Lunch Bunch format invites you to have conversations with the rabbi about the topics that are on your mind.
Click HERE to join. Please check your email for an email with the current password.
Tuesday at 8:15 pm
Evening Coffee Talk with the Rabbi
This Lunch Bunch format invites you to have conversations with the rabbi about the topics that are on your mind.
Thursdays at 11:30 am
Thinking Jewishly with the Rabbi
Monday - Thursday at 7:30 pm; Sunday 9:00 am
Minyan
Click HERE to join. This will be the link to use for all Weekday Evening Minyamim and Sunday Morning Minyan.
Minyan schedule:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Friday - Morning minyan has been canceled until further notice.
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Check out our BSO YouTube channel !
If you are in need of emergency assistance such as picking up a prescription and you are unable to leave the house, please contact the chair of the Chesed committee, Harriet Turkheimer, at harriet.turkheimer@bnaishalomofolney.org.
We will continue to monitor this fluid situation and will re-evaluate our plans after two weeks. We will regularly update you through email and our website. Please reach out to Rabbi Hoffman and Hazzan Geller for pastoral support if needed, through phone, email, Skype or FaceTime. We are grateful to our strong community for your patience, cooperation and concern as we navigate this uncertain time together. Be safe and well and reach out to us with any concerns.
Upcoming Events
Check out the BSO YouTube Channel!
BSO Facility RentalsThink of BSO for your corporate rental needs.
Our functional space and outstanding hospitality make BSO the perfect place to hold meetings, conferences and classes.
Contact the BSO Office for more information.
Mazal Tov Andy! 
Even though we couldn't celebrate in person, we wish Andy Shuman a hearty "Mazal Tov" on being selected the Men's Club Blue Yarmulke Person of the Year!
View his celebration video HERE.
CONTACT US
Contact us for information about our community and membership
opportunities
B'NAI SHALOM OF OLNEY
18401 Burtfield Drive, Olney, MD 20832 [MAP/DIRECTIONS]
Administrative Office: 301-774-0879 Fax: 301-774-3992
Religious School Office: 301-774-9323
Early Childhood Office: 301-570-0699
The Chai Circle helps make it possible for B'nai Shalom of Olney to subsidize membership commitments and/or Religious School tuition for anyone who wishes to be a member of our congregation but is not able to afford it. This is an important facet of our long-standing commitment to making our community open to all who wish to be a part of it.
Levels of Giving
Chai (Circle of Life)- $5,000 +
Gibborim (Heroes)- $2,500-$4,999
Bonim (Builders)- $1,000-$2,499
N'deevim (Donors)- $500-$999
Tomchim (Contributors)- $18-$499
Please click here to donate.
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Please click here to access B'nai Shalom Live Streaming
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Regal Judaica Shop at B'nai Shalom of Olney is open by appointment only. Please call Robin at 301-774-5236.
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