Featured Featured October 26 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm A New Old Paradigm: A Jewish Path Forward with Larry Sidman Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join congregant Larry Sidman following Shabbat services and kiddush for a discussion the current state of Israel and how he perceives to chart a new path forward. Come for the full morning or just for the talk - either is welcome. Larry, a retired attorney, worked for many years practicing legislative and regulatory advocacy law. ...
Featured Featured October 27 at 12:00 pm - 1:15 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 ...
October 29 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Learn to Play Canasta Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for four weeks of Canasta fun every Tuesday afternoon, starting October 29, at Beth El. Whether you’re new to the game or need a complete refresher, this class will cover all the essentials and more. You’ll learn how to form melds, manage your hand, and master the rules of the game. Canasta is ... $75
October 30 at 7:00 pm Learn to Play Mahj Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States For five weeks, every Wednesday evening starting on October 30, come to Beth El and learn all the Mah Jongg basics and then some. You will learn how to read the card, identify the tiles, how to pick a hand, do the Charleston, build a wall, and play defensively. Make new friends and have fun playing ... $90
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. Registration is now closed.
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 - 11:30 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 ...
Featured Featured November 3 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 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, November 3, 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.
November 7 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 Paul Horn leads a discussion of "Best Friend: Do you have or need one?" Register using the form below.
November 7 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 November 7 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Series Jews & Brews Jews & Brews Join Rabbi Harris around his firepit on Thursday, November 7, 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 ...
Featured Featured November 9 at 9:15 am - 12:00 pm 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 ...
November 9 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 November 9 at 1:00 pm Warriors Among Us Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Congregant Jeremy Bash, former chief of staff of the CIA from 2009-2011 and chief of staff for the Secretary of Defense from 2011-2013, will moderate a discussion with Beth El congregants who are active or veteran servicemembers, honoring their service and discussing what it is like to be a Jewish servicemember. The panel will feature ...
Featured Featured November 9 at 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Game Night Unplugged Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join the Women of Beth El and Men's Club on Saturday, November 9, at 7:30 pm, for a Game Night with an analog vibe. Play cards or spend some time over a puzzle. Pick up a marker for Pictionary, see what you can recall for Trivial Pursuit and Wits & Wagers, and try some new ...
Featured Featured November 10 at 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Men’s Club and Women of Beth El Hike Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join the Women of Beth El and Men's Club on Sunday, November 10, 10:00 am for a hike in Cabin John Regional Park. We will meet at the Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center (7801 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda). The hike is approximately 3 miles and is relatively flat. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured Featured November 14 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Dor L’Dor Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all Beth El members 55+ to join in an intergenerational program that promises meaningful connections with preschool kids. The group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. No cost. Share time together and enjoy lunch followed by a fun activity (reading, art, stories and more) planned ...
Featured Featured November 14 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Women’s Study Session Women’s Study Circle 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. We’ll begin ...
Featured Featured November 15 at 9:30 am - 10:30 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 preschoolers often find these questions very stressful, but they don’t have to be! Join early literacy expert Lynn Klaiman for a practical and reassuring discussion ...
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 Shabbat! Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured Featured November 16 at 7:00 pm Havdalah, Dessert, and Discussion with Rabbi Harris Gather with us at the home of Judy and Jayson Slotnik for Havdalah and a discussion led by Rabbi Greg Harris entitled "How Do We Find God in Our Complicated World?" For more information, contact Judy Slotnik at judyumass@aol.com. Please RSVP using the form below to receive the address.
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 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 adults with autism as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of preparing for their first formal dance. The screening will be followed by a discussion ...
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 will be served at noon, followed by the presentation. Cost is $10/person for Beth El members and $12/person for non-members. Please RSVP using the form ...
