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SUMMARY:Travel with Rabbi Harris to Israel
DESCRIPTION:Interested in traveling with Rabbi Harris to Israel\, March 15-25\, 2027? This meeting will provide information and details about the trip and an opportunity to experience Israel in a new way! Join Rabbi Harris for this enriching journey designed for adults returning to Israel who want to go beyond the familiar and discover new perspectives. From the vibrant streets of Tel Aviv to the historic heart of Jerusalem and the breathtaking beauty of the Negev Desert\, we’ll meet inspiring people\, explore Israel’s complex realities\, engage in meaningful conversations\, and celebrate Shabbat and Purim in Israel. Through unique encounters and honest conversations\, we’ll deepen our understanding and connection to Israel. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/march-israel-trip-1122/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Featured Events,Israel,Learn
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SUMMARY:Chutzpod! Live On Location at Beth El
DESCRIPTION:On Location at Beth El: Live Recording of the Chutzpod! Podcast\nDoors open at 5:00 pm; the podcast recording begins promptly at 5:30 pm. A light reception to follow. \nChutzpod! is a renowned\, frank\, and wide-ranging conversation about how to build a good life\, drawing on real-life dilemmas and millennia-old Jewish wisdom. Each week\, Rabbi Shira Stutman and journalist Hanna Rosin explore life’s toughest questions through a Jewish lens\, responding to challenges submitted by listeners and audience members alike. \nGot a question you’ve been too polite to ask your rabbi? Ask ours. \nChutzpod! is coming to Beth El\, and co-hosts Rabbi Shira Stutman and Hanna Rosin want your questions. Ask anything: Jewish ethics\, Jewish life\, Jewish in-laws. Why do we do that thing we do? Is it really a sin to fill in the blank? What does the Torah say about your neighbor’s leaf blower? \nPrevious episodes have tackled questions such as: \nShould You Give Your Kid a Super Jewy Name?\nCan a Jew Play Santa on Christmas?\nCan You Use “Dirty Money” for Good Deeds?\nBig questions\, small questions\, and questions you’d only ask in a room full of friends are all welcome. Shira brings the texts\, Hanna brings the curiosity\, and together we bring the chutzpah. \nNo cost to Beth El members thanks to the generosity of donors supporting our 75th anniversary celebrations; $18 for nonmembers. \nDon’t miss this special 75th Anniversary event. Register now to reserve your spot and be part of the conversation. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/chutzpod-live/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Adult Education,Featured Events,Learn
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SUMMARY:Civil Rights Journey to the South
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Harris and members of Congregation Beth El for a trip exploring the Jewish history of the Civil Rights movement this winter\, December 13-15. The Civil Rights journey empowers and inspires participants to return home and get involved\, as they realize they have the power to make a difference. Participants will meet primary sources\, such as a reverend who collaborated with Dr. King and individuals who took part in the march from Selma to Montgomery. We will also explore Jewish involvement in the Movement and how our Passover story resonates deeply with the Civil Rights narrative. By visiting the Equal Justice Initiative\, we help participants understand that Civil Rights is not just an issue that affected certain people in the 1950s and 60s\, but continues to be a pressing concern today\, championed by various groups who feel unheard in society. \nThe cost of the trip is $1\,600 per person and includes hotel accomodations and local transportation Sunday to Tuesday; all meals from Sunday lunch to Tuesday lunch (with the exception of Monday dinner); and all admission and programming costs. Airfare is not included. Click here to view the trip itinerary. For those interested in spending Shabbat in Atlanta\, separate arrangements can be made and coordinated with Rabbi Harris. \nInterested in learning more? Join us via Zoom for an information session about the trip on Thursday\, October 15\, 7:00-8:00 pm.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/civil-rights-journey/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Adult Education,Engage,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Adult Trip to Israel with Rabbi Harris
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 75th anniversary\, join Rabbi Harris for an enriching journey designed for adults returning to Israel who want to go beyond the familiar and discover new perspectives. The trip will take place March 15-25\, 2027. From the vibrant streets of Tel Aviv to the historic heart of Jerusalem and the breathtaking beauty of the Negev Desert\, we’ll meet inspiring people\, explore Israel’s complex realities\, engage in meaningful conversations\, and celebrate Shabbat and Purim in Israel. Through unique encounters and honest conversations\, we’ll deepen our understanding and connection to Israel. \nView the Itinerary and Pricing \nRegister for the Trip
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/israel-trip-harris/
CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Adult Education,Engage,Israel
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SUMMARY:Family Trip to Israel with Hazzan Fradkin
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 75th anniversary\, join us for a family trip to Israel\, led in the summer by Hazzan Fradkin\, from June 21-30\, 2027. Examine 3\,000 years of Jewish history in Jerusalem\, explore the Negev Desert\, ascend Masada and hear its dramatic history\, explore cosmopolitan Tel Aviv\, and more.  \nView the Itinerary and Pricing \nRegister for the Trip
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/israel-trip-fradkin/
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