October 10 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 ...
October 12 at 3:30 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. ...
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. ...
October 19 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 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 ...
Featured Featured October 21 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 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 ...
Featured Featured October 22 at 5:30 pm - 6:00 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, ...
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 ...
Featured Featured October 26 at 12:30 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 ...
October 29 at 1:00 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 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 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 ...
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 ...
