Join us after the Men's Club breakfast on Sunday, February 23, to hear from two cutting edge Israeli companies in Maryland and how their technologies and innovative solutions are transforming their industry. Meet David Speer, executive director of the Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC), which is responsible for these collaborations, helping to grow Israeli companies in ...
Join Women of Beth El for a discussion of Jewish Perspectives on Neurodiversity. Speakers will Include Rabbi Lauren Tuchman, a spiritual leader and educator on the power of inclusive Torah, ...
Come and learn together with your neighbors from across the street! Join Rabbi Megdal from Congregation Beth El and Dr. Shaw Brewer of Bethesda United Methodist Church for three-part interfaith text study on three women of the bible. Please use the form below to register for the Zoom link. You only need to register once ...
On Friday, February 28, MCPS has an early release day. Drop your kids off at Beth El to chill in the youth lounge and watch Star Wars Episode II! There will be tons of snacks. There is no fee for this event. Please register early! If we do not have 10 participants registered by February ...
Join us on Friday, February 28 at 7:00 pm for prayer, reflection, and song! Welcome Shabbat in a joyful, participatory, and engaging service, with melodies that calm, songs that enliven, and prayers that elevate. This lay-led service blends tradition and creativity, drawing on contemporary and innovative Jewish music from around the world, including from B'nai ...
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Join Beth El Teens in a cake experiment! Choose between baking a cake and seeing if you "Nailed It" or focusing your creative talents on decorate a dozen cupcakes using your own ideas, or following our examples. Cost for participation is $10 for Beth El Youth members, and $18 for non members. This helps cover ...
Calling all members, especially seniors, to join Beth El Preschool (BEPS) for an intergenerational program that promises fun and meaningful connections across generations. This session will focus on the upcoming holiday of Purim. Adults and kids will enjoy lunch, have a chance to talk, and join together for fun activities planned by the BEPS staff. ...
Celebrate Purim and recapture your spirit with the Women of Beth El in a unique and exciting way at Vashti’s Banquet on March 6, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Recapture ...
Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as David Margulies leads discussion of "Is God a Being?" Please RSVP using the form below.
Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us on Friday, March 7, 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 ...
Wear your costumes for a Purim-themed Shabbat! Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim families for an interactive Shabbat service and song experience. Shabbat songs and prayers will be followed by dinner and dessert. This event is best for children under age 6, but siblings are always welcome. Cost: $18 per Beth El member household (up to ...
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. ...
Join Women of Beth El and Men's Club for a hike at a new location! Meet at Brookside Nature Center (1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902) at 10:30am on Sunday, ...
Join Beth El families of all ages for a fun afternoon of games, crafts, and inflatables, and more! Come in costume and join us for dinner. Fun for the whole community! 4:15-4:45 pm: Storytime for Children Ages 0-6 4:45-6:15 pm: Purim Carnival with Games, Crafts, and Inflatables Cost: $25 per Beth El member family / $32 ...
Join us for Megillah Madness, Beth El's annual Purim Spiel. This year's celebration features songs of empowerment by artists such as P!nk, Chaka Kan, George Michael, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and more. With performances by Hazzan Fradkin, Shir Atid, Gesher Chorale, the Beth El Chamber Choir, and star soloists from our community, it's an evening ...
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 ...
Join us as Minyan Chaverim leads Ma’ariv and The Whole Megillah. This freilach and communal service is led by knowledgeable readers who like to bring some zaniness to the Megillah experience by adding character voices and other inventions to the reading. Everyone is invited to join in the fun!
Join Bonim for a fun day of building with LEGOs. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $16/child for Bonim members and $18 for non-members. Registration deadline is Friday, March 14. Please use the form below to register.
Join us at Congregation Beth El for our 2025 Mah Jongg Tournament! Lunch and registration begin at 12:00 pm, and play begins promptly at 1:00 pm. We will play three rounds for points using National Mah Jongg League cards and official rules. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle, plus first-, second-, and ...
Join the Chug Kriah to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be via Zoom on Sunday, March 16, at 2:00 pm. We will be reading Fontanella by Meir Shalev. For more information please contact Bill Kanter at kanterdsw@aol.com. Please register using the form below.
Join us as Brenda Holt and Charna Kinneberg, of Moyer Move Management share stress free tips for “rightsizing” your home, whether you are planning to move now, in the future or never. After a short presentation, there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Please use the form below to RSVP.
Beth El Youth is continuing our Star Wars Marathon with Episode III on Sunday, March 16. The plan is to begin the movie when the 4th/5th grade retreat returns. Third graders are welcome to join either the Star Wars movie, or the Lego activity from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Pizza will be served for ...
Join members of the Senior Caucus on Thursday, March 20, at 11:45 am for a delicious lunch followed by a showing of the award-winning movie Dough. This drama/comedy relates the story of a Jewish baker (Jonathan Pryce) who is struggling to save the family bakery that is in danger of closing due to a lack ...
Join us for an exciting virtual presentation by the Jewish Museum of New York, traveling back in time to 17th century Amsterdam. We will revel in art inspired by the Book of Esther, created by Rembrandt van Rijn and his contemporaries in the Dutch Golden Age. Our tour will explore why both Jewish immigrants to ...
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 ...
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 is $18 per member family and $25 for non-member families. Please use the form below to register ...
Join your Beth El Religious School friends and families for a special BERS Family Shabbat. For March, ALL BERS families are invited! Come at 6:00 pm for a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Greg Harris and join other BERS families for dinner afterwards, starting around 6:45 pm. Cost: $18 per Beth El member household (up to ...
Join us Sunday, March 23, from 10:00-10:45 am to learn about BERS. Prospective parents will have time to chat with current parents and school leadership, and kids will get to participate in a mini class!* *Mini class is open to rising Kindergarten and First-grade students. Please RSVP using the form below.
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 Friday, March 28, at 12:00 pm. Please register so that we know to save a seat at the table for you.
Join Beth El Teens (Grades 6 and Up) on Sunday, March 30, at 1:00 for a field trip to Shadowland Gaithersburg! If you're not familiar with Shadowland, it has an incredible Laser Tag arena and Arcade with a Laser Maze. The arena is a multi-level landscape of carpeted ramps, walkways, alleyways, bridges and towers. An ...
Create a beautiful Miriam’s Cup or serving plate you’ll use for years to come on Sunday, March 30, at 2:00 pm. Special paints designed for glass result in vibrant pieces you’ll be proud to bring out every Passover. Questions? Contact Sue Kanter, kanterdsw@aol.com. The cost is $10/person. Register by Sunday, March 24 so that we ...
MCPS is closed on Monday, March 31, so we are planning activities all-day for Beth El kids, kindergarten through 12th grade! Cost is $60 for Beth El Youth members, and $70 for all other Beth El Families. At this time, staffing restricts us to only Beth El Families for this event. Our maximum capacity for ...
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 ...
Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as Martin Sieff leads a discussion on "When Bad News Turns Out To Be Good." Please RSVP using the form below.
Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us on Friday, March 7, 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 ...
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. Cost: $18 per Beth El member household (up to two adults) / $25 for non-member families (up to ...
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