Allison Karasik
Allison Karasik, Assistant to the Cantors
Allison joined the B’nai Israel staff in October 2016. Previously, she spent ten years at The Mills Corporation in Arlington, VA, as a Market Research Analyst. While home with her daughters, she decided to go back to school and pursue her Certificate of Landscape Design. Following that she spent seven years digging in the dirt and advising clients how to best plan their landscaping. In her free time, she enjoys gym classes, cooking, travel, spending time with family, and walking Stella – her Australian Kelpie mix rescue. Allison is also a 1975 graduate of B’nai Israel Nursery School, when it was on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring.
Sun, October 17 2021
11 Cheshvan 5782
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Saturdays at 9:00 AM
announcements
Weekly Outdoor Kiddush Has Resumed
We look forward to being together again after Shabbat morning services for outdoor Kiddush, weather permitting.
The Dr. Stuart Lessans Talmud Torah
B'nai Israel is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Stuart Lessans Talmud Torah in honor of Dr. Lessans' recent endowment commitment to the future of Jewish education at B'nai Israel. Learn more.
Welcome Home
Our building has reopened as of July 1 and we have returned to in-person worship without reservation. We can't wait to see you. Learn more.
Daily and Holiday Minyanim Taking Place in Person
As we restore this important part of synagogue life, please sign-up in advance. Learn more.
Racial Justice
Check out all of the resources on our newly updated Racial Justice page. Click here for information.
New Resource Available
Our Bereavement committee recently completed a helpful and practical guide for individuals dealing with the challenges of death, dying, and bereavement. Click here to download a copy.
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Explore Our Exciting Adult Education Offerings
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weekday services
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Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 AM
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We are accessible
B’nai Israel is proud to be accessible to all.
Large print siddurim, assistive listening devices and page magnifiers are readily available. Our entire building and grounds are wheelchair accessible. We can provide sign language interpreters upon request and subject to availability.
