Jill Gendelman
Jill Gendelman, Jill Gendelman, a B’nai member since 1997, joined the staff in 2008. She loves her job as Librarian, servicing all facets of our congregation by providing a comfortable and well-stocked library for reference, education, study, and reading enjoyment. Jill creates diverse programs that incorporates the interests of the members and complements the amazing Nursery school, Talmud Torah, Upper School and Adult Education curriculum. She worked hard to earn an Advanced Accreditation by the Association of Jewish Libraries, and a Solomon Schechter Gold Award from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism for our library.
Jill Graduated with an undergraduate in anthropology, a post baccalaureate program in pre-med from Colorado State University, and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. During those years she taught science labs, tutored in the sciences, and had a diabetes and lipid research fellowship. After years of working in environmental Epidemiology for the private sector and then for the Environmental Protection Agency, she retired to raise her children. Later, followed by many years of volunteering in the classroom, and a short teaching course offered by the Federation, she taught for the Girls Yeshiva of Greater Washington, and finally ended up here at B’nai Israel Blumberg Zalis Library.
Sun, October 17 2021
11 Cheshvan 5782
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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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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.
