Featured Featured September 27 at 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Pups in the Parking Lot Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Bring your four-legged friends to the Beth El parking lot on Friday, September 27, at 6:30 pm for a special dog-friendly Friday Night Shabbat service. All well-behaved, socialized dogs are ...
September 28 at 9:15 pm Selichot Service with Ohr Kodesh Ohr Kodesh Congregation 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD, United States Please join us at Ohr Kodesh for Selichot on Saturday, September 28. Selichot are Jewish penitential prayers and poems that are recited during the High Holidays and other fast days. ...
Featured Featured September 29 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am Building Empathy & Perspective-Taking in Our Children Understanding others' perspectives is how we are able to forgive them and, similarly, understanding others' perspectives is how we are able to recognize when we need to apologize or make ...
Featured Featured October 9 at 7:00 pm Volunteering at Manna Food Center Manna Food Center 9311 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Beth El is scheduled to help pack boxes of non-perishable food donations at the Manna warehouse in Gaithersburg. We are limited to 12 volunteers age 11+.In addition to serving the greater community, one of the goals is to give all Beth El parents a way to participate with their children (age 11 and older) in ...
October 13 at 7:00 pm Montgomery County Board of Education Candidate Forum Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join the JCRC at Beth El on Sunday, October 13, at 7:30 pm to hear from six candidates running for seats on the Montgomery County Board of Education. Each of the candidates — Brenda Diaz and Natalie Zimmerman in District 2, Shebra Evans and Laura Stewart in District 4, and Lynne Harris and Rita Montoya ...
Featured Featured October 16 at 2:00 pm Snack & Schmooze in the Sukkah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Come have a scoop (or two!) of ice cream, schmooze with friends, and enjoy a lovely afternoon in the Beth El sukkah. This month, our shaliach Yoel Gleizer will join us and entertain us with live music. Please note: Snack & Schmooze in the Sukkah is replacing this month's Coffee with the Clergy. Please RSVP ...
Featured Featured October 17 at 12:00 pm Ushpizin in the Sukkah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States After services on the first day of Sukkot, Shaliach Yoel Gleizer will share a special program in the sukkah. Ushpizin means "guests" and refers to a Jewish tradition of inviting special guests to the sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot. This year, our ushpizin will be one of the hostages from October 7 who is ...
Featured Featured October 18 at 12:00 pm Second Day Sukkot Deli Sermon and Kiddush Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for the Second Day Sukkot Festival Morning Service on Friday, October 18, at 9:15 am. Rabbi Greg Harris will give the “deli sermon.” A tradition for Second Day Sukkot at Beth El, the deli sermon is a witty and humorous teaching around the readings for Sukkot that was first started by our beloved ...
Featured Featured October 21 at 4:00 pm Beth El Empty Nesters Happy Hour in the Sukkah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all Empty Nesters! Drop by the Beth El Sukkah on Monday, October 21, between 4:00-6:00 pm to join us for a happy hour featuring wine and light refreshments. Schmooze and nosh with friends old and new as we celebrate Sukkot together. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 16, using the form below.
Featured Featured October 21 at 7:00 pm Women of Beth El Sukkah Social Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El for our annual Sukkah Social. We’ll gather in the sukkah and then move inside for some schmoozing, noshing, and a little Sukkot-related learning from our very own Gail Fribush.
Featured Featured October 22 at 5:30 pm BERS Parent Happy Hour Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States All BERS parents are invited to a Sukkot happy hour! Join us on Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Beth El Sukkah for a little nosh, a drink, and some conversation and community. Our shaliach, Yoel, will also be in attendance. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured Featured October 24 at 7:30 pm Simchat Torah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Simchat Torah may feel different this year in the wake of October 7, 2023, but the words of King Solomon in Kohelet – which we read on Sukkot – reminds us: “There is a time for everything under the Heavens... a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Simchat Torah 2024 will be that ... $16
Featured Featured October 27 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 create a safe space for Jewish teens of all genders and sexualities to talk about the issues in their lives as teens. The next Tzelem ...
Featured Featured November 1 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 dinner. This event is best for children under age 6, but siblings are always welcome.
Featured Featured November 1 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 ...
Featured Featured November 3 at 10:00 am Honoring Dr. Robby Dodd Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Please join us on Sunday, November 3, after the Men's Club Breakfast to honor Dr. Robby Dodd for his years of work at Whitman High School in promoting a vibrant and diverse student life while also standing up for Jewish students during difficult times. Meredith Weisel, ADL Regional Director, will also speak at this event. ...
Featured Featured November 3 at 10:30 am Book Chat: Meet Author Esther Goldenberg Adas Israel Congregation 2850 Quebec Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States Join us in-person to meet author Esther Goldenberg in the Adas Israel Library on Sunday, November 3, at 10:30 am. Goldenberg will introduce The Scrolls of Deborah, her historical novel set during biblical times that has earned starred reviews. Told from the perspective of Deborah, Rebekah's handmaid, Scrolls transports readers to the ancient world and ...
November 7 at 7:30 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 November 9 at 9:15 am Pathways to Prayer Join us on Saturday, November 9, as we experience a new Pathway to Prayer. Prayer is meant to move us, inspire us, change us, and give us an anchor each Shabbat when we gather as a community. In practice, though, prayer contains many challenges - the Hebrew, the length of the service, competing commitments, and ...
Featured Featured November 17 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 create a safe space for Jewish teens of all genders and sexualities to talk about the issues in their lives as teens. The next Tzelem ...
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 light dinner. 7:00 pm: Main musical service. Dinner Cost: $18 per Beth El member household (up to two adults) / $25 for non-member families (up to ...
Featured Featured December 5 at 7:30 pm Event Series Jews & Brews Jews & Brews Join Rabbi Harris at his home 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 El ...
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. ...
Featured Featured December 8 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 14 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Support After Loss Support After Loss Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States With a special invitation to those who have had a recent loss, we will gather for a brief teaching and discussion led by a member of the Beth El Clergy. All are welcome to join this six-session series as often as they wish. Registration for each individual session is recommended in case there are updates. ...
