Beginning Thursday, December 4
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Thursday, December 4
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan and Haftarah, Tunes, and Takeaways
Leader: Rabbi Nagelberg
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Friday, December 5
4:27 PM
Shabbat Candle Lighting
4:30 PM
Program: EKS (Early Kabbalat Shabbat) for Young Families
Leader: Rabbi Nagelberg
6:30 PM
Program: Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv Services
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Saturday, December 6
9:15 AM
Program: Shabbat Morning Services & the Bar Mitzvah of Sam Kitt.
Kiddush is sponsored by Sam's parents, Brett & Julie Kitt, in celebration of Sam becoming a Bar Mitzvah
7:00 PM
Program: Vodka & Latkes Trivia Night
Leader: HAZAK, Men's Club & Women's Circle *See details below)
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Sunday, December 7
9:00 AM
Program: Shacharit & Schmear
Leader: Larry Fishbein
9:00 AM
Program: J-LAB Religious School
Leader: Eli Bass
10:00 AM
Program: Women's Circle Needlework Group (See details below)
Leader: Andrea Cohen
11:45 AM
Program: Tikkun Olney
Leader: Eli Bass
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Monday, December 8
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan
Leader: Eric Levine
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Tuesday, December 9
11:00 AM
Program: HAZAK December Meeting (See details below)
Leader: Toby Kansagor
5:30 PM
Program: Mid-Week J-LAB Religious School
Leader: Eli Bass
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan
Leader: Earl Reba
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Wednesday, December 10
10:00 AM
Program: Sipureinu (Our Stories): Exploring the stories we tell, the narratives we embody, and the myths we combat (See Details Below)
Leader: Rabbi Nagelberg
5:30 PM
Program: Mid-Week J-LAB Religious School
Leader: Eli Bass
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan
Leader: Harry Cohen
8:00 PM
Program: Confirmation Class
Teacher: Rabbi Nagelberg
8:00 PM
Program: Beginner Mahjong Series in the Sukkah
Leader: ECS Parent Committee and Women's Circle (See Details Below)
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Thursday, December 11
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan and Haftarah, Tunes, and Takeaways
Leader: Rabbi Nagelberg
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Spotlight on our Bar Mitzvah
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On December 6, 2026, Sam Kitt will proudly celebrate his Bar Mitzvah along with his parents, Julie and Brett, his sister Sylvia, and many of his other family members and friends. Sam has attended BSO since preschool. He is a 7th grade honors student at Rosa Parks Middle School. He is known for his intelligence, his warm sense of humor, and his enthusiasm for sports, music, movies, and gaming. Most importantly, he is a kind and loving son and grandson, a loyal friend, and a proud Jew. Thank you to the BSO Community for preparing him for this momentous day as he begins his journey into adulthood.
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Shabbat Fun for our Youngest Members
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Our next monthly EKS (Early Kabbalat Shabbat) is happening Friday, December 5th at 4:30 PM in the Shuman Family Chapel.
EKS is designed for families with young children and is free and open to the community.
Join Rabbi Nagelberg as we welcome in Shabbat with music, dancing and stories, followed by a light snack.
Upcoming Dates
Jan 9, Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 24, May 8, Jun 5
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Our next monthly Minyan Katan is happening on Saturday, December 13 at 11:00 AM in the Shuman Family Chapel.
A monthly Shabbat morning experience for children ages 0-5 and their grownups. Join Simone Nagelberg in the Shuman Family Chapel for an interactive service that includes singing, dancing, playing and stories.
We will also enjoy challah, grape juice and a snack, and join Rabbi Nagelberg on the bimah to lead the congregation in Adon Olam.
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NEW DATES HAVE BEEN ADDED
Sign Up Today!
Join the Kabbalah Committee and serve as a greeter during our Shabbat and festival services. Click below to serve as a greeter during Shabbat evening and morning services, welcoming our members, guests, and future members to our beautiful campus on Burtfield Drive. There will be more dates added shortly.
If you are interested in being a greeter but unavailable to greet during the current available dates, please reach out to Alissa Messian, our executive director.
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BSOGO
We are thrilled to debut BSO GO, a carpool matching program to connect congregants who desire assistance getting to BSO programs with congregants excited to help them get here. If you are interested in receiving a ride to BSO services and programs OR being a driver, click below to sign-up. BSO GO co-chairs, Heidi Cohen & Rob Tarloff, will reach out to you to inquire about your needs and match you with a driver.
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Learn with Rabbi Nagelberg
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Read on for NEW Learning Opportunities!
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Sipureinu (Our Stories): Exploring the stories we tell, the narratives we embody, and the myths we combat
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
In the Shuman Family Chapel
Join Rabbi Nagelberg each Wednesday to have a cup of coffee and explore the origins and implications of the stories Jews tell to ourselves and about ourselves.
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JBC - Jewish Book Club
Select Thursdays at 11:00 AM via Zoom
What makes a great book better? Being able to analyze and discuss it in community with others.
Together we will read and discuss contemporary Jewish works, including old favorites and new offerings.
Our next book is:
A Call at 4 AM: Thirteen Prime Ministers and the Crucial Decisions that Shaped Israeli Politics by Amit Segal
December 18
Books Coming Soon:
January: Happy New Years, by Maya Arad, Jessica Cohen
March: As a Jew, by Sarah Hurwitz
May: A Bintel Brief, by Liana Fink
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Words to Live By:
Exploring and Writing Ethical Wills
The most valuable inheritance isn't found in a bank account—it's the wisdom, values, and blessings you pass to the next generation. Join Rabbi Nagelberg as we study the Jewish tradition of ethical wills, reading powerful examples from medieval scholars to modern parents, and then you'll have the opportunity to write your own. This is a chance to articulate what truly matters to you and create a document your family will treasure forever.
4 Week Session
In-Person
Thursday Evenings at 8:00 PM
Jan 8, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5
Virtual Option
Friday Mornings at 11:00 AM
Jan 9, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6
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Death over Dinner
The way we die - end of life decisions, death rituals, what happens after we die - is probably the most important conversation we aren’t having. Let’s change that!
Friday, January 23
Friday, March 20
Dinners are limited to 20 participants
Intended for Adults
Sign Up Forms will be released in January
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Beginner Mahjong Series hosted jointly by the Women’s Circle and the Early Childhood School Parent Committee!
8:00 PM
Wednesday, December 10
Whether you're brand new to the game or just a little rusty, come join us for three cozy evenings of learning, laughter, and fun!
What to Bring (if you have): Mahjong Tiles & Playing cards
Experienced players welcome — we’d love your help mentoring and modeling gameplay!
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$14.00 for STANDARD CARD
$15.00 for a LARGE CARD
New Cards come out in April.
The deadline for ordering cards is January 16
Please mail your order and check payable to B'nai Shalom of Olney to: Marilyn Lebson (3709 Stoney Castle St, Olney, MD 20832). Please include names and address of everyone included on one check.
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Vodka & Latkes Trivia Night
HAZAK, Men's Club & Women's Circle invite you to join your BSO friends to celebrate Chanukah with latkes, mixed drinks, mocktails and more!
Saturday, December 6
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$18 Per Person
Test your knowledge and compete for prizes in a pub style trivia contest. With eight rounds of questions in honor of the eight crazy nights.
Must be 21+ to attend.
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Community Candle Lighting
Join the BSO Community as we celebrate the 4th night of Chanukah. Schmooze with new and old friends as you munch on latkes and sufganiyot before we light candles as a kehilla.
Each family is invited to bring their own chanukiah and candles.
Wednesday, December 17
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Chanukah Evening Minyan and Virtual Candle Lighting
Join Rabbi Nagelberg on the BSO Zoom Link for Evening Minyan and the lighting of the 5th candle of Chanukah.
Thursday, December 18
7:30 PM
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HanukkahPalooza
Sunday, December 21
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
BSO, ECS, and J-LAB families with children up to age 13 are invited to interact with the story of Hanukkah through eight engaging stations in the Kramer Social Hall! Come to make crafts, play, and snack your way into Hanukkah!
Open to J-LAB students AFTER the school day
Latkes, applesauce, and sour cream will be served.
This is a family event, and we ask all family members to join in the fun and supervise their children.
Registration is $18 per family! If there are financial concerns, please reach out.
RSVP by Wednesday, December 17
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Hanukkah Shuk
The ECS Parent's Committee will be hosting the Hanukkah Shuk during Hanukkahpalooza on December 21. They are collecting gently used toys and children's clothes from now through December 19th!
Please drop off items in the collection box in the ECS Office
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You choose the card (all beautifully created by ECS children)
You choose to whom, where and when to send it
You let us know what you want to say
And we will do the rest!
Simply Order Online
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Freshly baked Challah by Rosendorff bakery. Pick up at BSO each week.
Your purchase helps support the continued education of our ECS educators and growth of our program!
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J-LAB Registration is OPEN!
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Women's Circle Needlework Group
First Sunday of Each Month
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We meet to work on individual needlework projects, for the yearly scarf drive for the women's homeless shelter, or just to schmooze
All are welcome!
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Let's Read Some Great Books!
BSO Women's Circle invites you to join our book club.
We meet every other month to discuss our great selection of books!
Our next meeting is Sunday, January 11 at 11:00 AM via the BSO Zoom link.
The Thread Collectors
by Shaunna J. Edwards
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Books Coming Soon:
March 15, 2026
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lydia Cohen Loigman
May 31, 2026
Kissing Girls on Shabbat by Sara Glass
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"Finding Dead Relatives"
Our next HAZAK meeting will be on Tuesday, December 9 at 11:00 AM on Zoom. Sandra Lanman has been on a search for her family and other genealogical and historical topics for over 20 years. Join us to learn more about her journey.
If you are 55+ years young and would like to be on our mailing list or have any questions please contact Toby Kansagor.
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