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
Join Women of Beth El on Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm, in the Zahler Social Hall to assemble kids’ snack packs at Beth El for families served by Bethesda Help. Everyone is welcome including children and teens. All materials will be provided by Women of Beth El. For more information, contact Susan Kitt at ...
Beth El is scheduled to help sort 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 community service. ...
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 ...
The Congregational Seder, conducted by Hazzan Fradkin, will be held on Sunday, April 13, at 7:00 pm in the Bender Social Hall, following the 6:30 pm Festival Evening Service. Reservations are limited and due by April 8 at 3:00 pm, or the first 150 people, whichever comes first. No refunds or phone reservations. Cost: $60 ...
Join the Senior Caucus for our every other month Coffee with the Clergy. Rabbi Megdal will join us for an informal time to catch up with fellow congregants, hear updates ...
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. ...
In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, adults are invited to join our older Religious School students to hear “2G” (second generation) Holocaust testimony from our own Beth El member Sharon Pohoryles. Sharon is a speaker trained by JCRC’s Maggid program. Sharon’s father, Lou Pohoryles, was born in 1937 in Lwow, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine). In 1939, ...
Join us for this lay-led service that blends tradition and creativity, drawing on contemporary and innovative Jewish music from around the world. (Re)connect with friends old and new and welcome Shabbat in a joyful, participatory, and engaging service! Service will be followed by an oneg with a guest speaker. More information coming soon!
Parents of high school seniors and college-aged students are invited to join us to share information about where students are going to college and lessons learned for new college parents. Please RSVP using the form below.
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with a heartwarming morning of music, spirit, and community! Our zimriyah will bring together children from kindergarten to fifth grade to perform beloved Israeli classics – songs filled with joy, energy, and deep connection to Israel. Everyone in the community is invited to join in on the fun and sing along ...
Join fellow Beth El members in a safe, open, and nuanced conversation surrounding Israel. This ongoing space allows people to share their love, struggles, and connections with Israel. The next meeting is Wednesday, April 30, at 7:00 pm. Please register 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 ...