The annual Siyyum for the Firstborn will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7:15 am. Morning Minyan will include a brief study session so that the firstborn can eat that day, and a special breakfast honoring our firstborn will follow. Please note that while it is traditional for the Siyyum for the Firstborn to ...
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 about what is happening at Beth El and in the news, enjoy light refreshments, and do some Jewish learning together. In connection with the themes ...
Tired of eating in at home during Passover? Join us at Beth El on Friday, April 18, for Café Pesach. Friday Evening Services begin at 6:30 pm, with dinner to follow. Cost: $27 per member adult/teen, $32 for non-members, $15 for children 6-12, $6 for children 2-5, and free for children under 2. Family household ...
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 on Friday, April 25 at 6:30 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 ...
Join NuBEENs on Friday, April 25, for Shabbat Dinner. Dinner will take place at approximately 7:30 pm, after the Kol Haneshama Friday Evening Service concludes. Please register using the form below. The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 22, at 3:00 pm.
Dárkōn Yīśreʾēli means an “Israeli passport.” Many Beth El-ers have moved to Israel over the years. Join us for a panel of Beth El families who have a loved one who made Aliyah. They will reflect on the good, the anxious, and the proud of their family member’s move to Israel. Panelists include Glenda Koby ...
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 Women of Beth El for an all-levels slow flow yoga class. Beginners welcome as well as experienced yogis seeking a relaxing slow flow class that will provide a lovely stretch, balance, and light strength work, as well as a short breath work. The 60-minute yoga practice that will be followed by light refreshments. Participants ...
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.
Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as Jay Bedell leads discussion of "Legacy and Life Lessons." Please RSVP using the form below.
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 ...
Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us on Friday, May 2, 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 us for an in-person book discussion at Beth El of The Safekeep, a short, stunning novel by Yael van der Wouden. Shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, The Safekeep opens in the Netherlands in the 1960s, introducing readers to Dutch siblings who were children during World War II and continue to live in the ...
Calling all members, especially seniors, to join Beth El Preschool (BEPS) for a program that provides an opportunity to make connections across generations. Adults and kids will enjoy lunch, have a chance to talk, and join together for fun Yom Ha'atzmaut activities planned by the BEPS staff. There is no cost, but please register, even ...
Join your Beth El Religious School friends and families for a special BERS Family Shabbat. Come at 6:00 pm for dinner and join other BERS families for services at 7:00 pm. Cost: $18 per Beth El member household (up to two adults) / $25 for non-member families (up to two adults), and $10 per person for ...
Everyone is welcome to join the Senior Caucus for a delicious lunch followed by a program by Jerry Danoff that looks back at the golden age of Yiddish radio from the 1930s through the 1950s. Original sound recordings will provide examples of traditional klezmer, Yiddish swing, popular tunes, and commercial jingles. Historic photographs will accompany ...
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 the Women of Beth El on Sunday, May 18, at 10:00 am for a walk down the Capital Crescent Trail and then for coffee at Starbucks afterwards (ladies only please). We will have 3 pace groups (brisk, medium, and leisurely walkers). Registration is appreciated so that we can contact you with any last minute ...
Meet with Rabbi Harris and Beth El members at Baby Cat Brewery (10241 Kensington Pkwy) for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning. Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club, but all Beth El members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP using the form below.
Join us as two communities, Women of Beth El and Women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, work together to cook for our joint communities. Our two groups will use our culinary talents to make a delicious soup that will be donated to Interfaith Works. It’ll be a great opportunity to give ...
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. ...
