September 27 at 12:00 pm Beth El Youth Challah Bake Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States School is closing early, come hang out at Beth El! We’ll be making challah from scratch and you’ll bring home a fresh loaf for dinner Friday night. Drinks and snacks will be flowing, and the gaga pit will be open while the dough is rising! This event is for Kindergarten and up. The youth lounge ...
Featured Featured September 27 at 6:30 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 welcome, but they must remain on their leashes at all times. Don't have a dog? No problem! All dog-loving friends and family are welcome. Registration ...
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. The word selichot is Hebrew for "forgiveness." Selichot prayers focus on God's mercy and ability to forgive sins, as well as God's benevolence and compassion. ...
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 13 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, October 13, at 7:30 pm. We will continue reading HaTank (The Tank) by Assaf Inbari. For more information please contact Bill Kanter at kanterdsw@aol.com. Please register using the form below.
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 ...
Featured Featured October 19 at 12:30 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. ...
Featured Featured October 20 at 10:00 am NuBeens Fall Walk Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Please join NuBeens for a walk on Little Falls Trail to enjoy the change of seasons. We will meet at Little Falls Library (5501 Massachusetts Avenue) on Sunday, October 20, ...
Featured Featured October 21 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 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 ...
