Featured Featured November 15 at 9:30 am Parent Education Session: Raising a Future Reader How does a child become a life-long reader? What can parents do to foster pre-literacy and early literacy skills? When and how should children be learning to read? Parents of ...
Featured Featured November 15 at 10:30 am Women of Beth El Schmooze ‘n Schmear Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Come schmooze with your community! Join Women of Beth El on Friday, November 15, at 10:30 am for coffee, a nosh, and conversation - an uplifting way to head into ...
Featured Featured November 17 at 2:00 pm Chug Kriah Join the Chug Kriah to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be in person on November 17, at 2:00 pm at Beth El. Zoom ...
Featured Featured November 17 at 2:00 pm Movie and Discussion: How to Dance in Ohio Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join WBE on Sunday, November 17, at 2:00 pm for a screening of the HBO documentary “How to Dance in Ohio.” The film follows a group of teens and young ...
Featured Featured November 21 at 12:00 pm The Jewish Bakery – Bagels, Rye Bread, Challah, Seven-Layer Cake, and More Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join the Senior Caucus on Thursday, November 21, at 12:00 pm to learn all about the history of Jewish baked good and bakeries with our guest speaker, Frank Crantz. Lunch ...
Featured Featured November 21 at 7:30 pm Beth El Goes to the Movies Edlavitch DCJCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States We’re going back to the movies on Thursday, November 21, at 7:30 pm. Join your Beth El community for a screening of Centered: Joe Lieberman, a JxJ showing of the ... $16
Featured Featured November 22 at 6:00 pm Event Series Yedid Nefesh Yedid Nefesh Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy, woven together with kavannot (intentions) and short teachings. 6:00 pm: Join us for a ...
Featured Featured November 22 at 6:00 pm BERS Family Shabbat Dinner & Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join your Beth El Religious School friends and families for a special BERS Family Shabbat. Come at 6:00 pm for dinner and join other BERS families at the Yedid Nefesh ... $18
Featured Featured November 24 at 10:00 am From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Long-time Beth El member and co-author of this book, Rob Fersh, will discuss this guide to de-escalating conflict and constructively engaging with others to find better solutions to problems faced ...
Featured Featured November 24 at 12:00 pm Tzelem LGBTQ+ Group for Teens Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El is excited to continue to partner with Moving Traditions to bring the Tzelem group for LGBTQ+ teens. This group is geared for 7th-12th graders and is meant to ...
Featured Featured November 25 at 7:30 pm Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Every year before Thanksgiving, Beth El shares an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with the Bethesda United Methodist Church, our neighbors across the street. Our Interfaith Thanksgiving Service includes prayers and reflections ...
Featured Featured December 1 at 7:30 pm Chug Kriah Join the Chug Kriah to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be via Zoom on Sunday, December 1, at 7:30 pm. We will be ...
Featured Featured December 5 at 12:00 pm Let’s Do Lunch with Women of Beth El Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Take a break for lunch with the Women of Beth El! We're meeting up at Chop't in Wildwood Shopping Center (10307 Old Georgetown Road) on Thursday, December 5, at 12:00 pm. Please register using the form below so that we know to save a seat at the table for you.
Featured Featured December 5 at 7:00 pm Tallit Workshop Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Congregants are invited to make one tallit for themselves or for a loved one at this free workshop. Pre b-mitzvah youth (close to 12) and teens must attend with an ...
December 5 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Hearing Men’s Voices Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as Jonathan Simon leads a discussion on "When and from Whom Do You Seek Advice?" Register using the form below.
December 5 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection Kesher Nashim supports female cancer survivors and those with a new cancer diagnosis. Join Beth El women for confidential, lively discussions, friendship and support at our monthly meetings. Discussion/Support group for women newly diagnosed or survivors of cancer. One or two women from the group will be "On Call" monthly to talk to any woman ...
Featured Featured December 5 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Series Jews & Brews Jews & Brews Rock Bottom Brewery 7900 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Rabbi Harris at Rock Bottom Brewery on Thursday, December 5, at 7:30 pm for the next Jews & Brews. Jews & Brews is an informal way for Beth El members to gather with Beth El clergy, meet other members, and engage in some Jewish learning. It is sponsored by Men’s Club, but all Beth ...
Featured Featured December 6 at 6:00 pm Event Series Family Shabbat Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim families for an interactive Shabbat service and song experience. Shabbat songs and prayers will be followed by breakfast for dinner. Don't forget to wear your jammies! This event is best for children under age 6, but siblings are always welcome. Registration is now closed. $18
Featured Featured December 6 at 6:00 pm Event Series Shir Yachad Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us on Friday, November 1, for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with joy and warmth. 6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner. 7:00 ...
December 7 at 12:30 pm JTS Shabbat Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Help shape future clergy! Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) rabbinical students often visit with communities to gain practical experience and to allow us to hear new perspectives. We are thrilled to welcome third-year JTS student Iliana Brodsky on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. She will offer a teaching Friday night at Shir Yachad, give ...
December 7 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Mahj Shabbat Mahj Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all Mahj players...Get Your Mahj fix on Shabbat! Please join us for monthly Shabbat Mahj at Beth El from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Email Nancy Kay with any questions. Hope to see you there! Click to Sign Up
Featured Featured December 8 at 11:00 am Book Chat: Meet Israeli Author Maya Arad Meet celebrated Israeli author Maya Arad – described in Haaretz as the “finest living author writing in Hebrew.” Dr. Arad will introduce The Hebrew Teacher, the first of her books of ...
Featured Featured December 8 at 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Women of Beth El Annual Event: Candle Making Workshop Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States December makes us think of Hanukkah, and Hanukkah makes us think of candles. Join the Women of Beth El for this year's annual Membership event, a candle making workshop! You'll get step-by-step guidance and will take home one all-natural soy candle. We'll chat and nosh as well, of course. Cost is $25 per person. This event ... $25
Featured Featured December 10 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Open Conversations About Israel Open Conversations About Israel Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Rabbi Harris for a series of open and safe conversations surrounding Israel. The first session will take place on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:00 pm. All are welcome as we come together to support one another. Please register using the form below.
Featured Featured December 10 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Women’s Study Session Women’s Study Circle A monthly gathering for women to connect through learning and discussion. This year we’ll focus on life-cycle events, looking at Jewish laws and practices, and the issues and challenges life-cycle events raise. Guest teachers from our congregation will guide us during each session. Come whenever you can to converse and grow together. Join us on ...
