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SUMMARY:Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow
DESCRIPTION:As a first-time mom\, Rabbi Megdal is discovering how Jewish wisdom speaks to the joys and challenges of parenting small children. You are invited to join her for a fun and meaningful book club\, as we read Nurture the Wow: Finding Spirituality in the Frustration\, Boredom\, Tears\, Poop\, Desperation\, Wonder\, and Radical Amazement of Parenting. She is excited to explore this book together and learn from each other. We will meet at 9:30 am on the first Thursday of the month\, starting on October 1. Gatherings will start with a few minutes of coffee\, snacks\, and schmoozing\, followed by 45 minutes (we’re busy!) on one short chapter each month. Didn’t finish? Come anyway. We’ll make time to think\, laugh\, learn some Torah\, and talk with other parents who are figuring it out too.\nFree to attend. Register\, then pick up the book as a gift from Rabbi Megdal in her office Tues-Fri mornings (except holidays). Take a peek at the TOC here. \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/book-club-1001/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Engage,Featured Events,Neshama
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SUMMARY:Hearing Men's Voices
DESCRIPTION:Beth El men are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for our monthly gathering. Howie Stein will lead discussion of “Is Jewish Your Ethnic Identity?” \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-1001/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Connect,Featured Events,Men's Club,Neshama,Online Events and Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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SUMMARY:Support After Loss
DESCRIPTION: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. Sponsored by the Clergy and the Nichum Aveilim (Comforting mourners) Committee. Rabbi Harris will lead the October session. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/support-after-loss-1003/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Connect,Neshama,Support After Loss
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T081500
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Professionals Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Mental Health Professionals Study Group for breakfast and a discussion of the therapeutic issues raised by the legacy of Schlomo Carlebach. The cost is $5 per person and includes breakfast. \nPlease register using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/mhp-study-1015/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Affinity Groups,Featured Events,Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
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SUMMARY:Civil Rights Journey Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an information session for the December Civil Rights Journey to the South led by Rabbi Harris. We will discuss details of the trip\, pre-trip events and readings\, and meet other participants.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/civil-rights-info-1015/
CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Adult Education,Chai Society 60+,Featured Events,Learn,Online Events and Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Yah Echsof Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:While classical Jewish teaching suggests “Naaseh V’Nishmah” (“first we do\, then we understand”)\, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi\, founder of Jewish Renewal\, advocated for an alternative approach. He believed that profound connection comes from first understanding one’s inner Jewish self through study\, practice\, and meditation. This monthly gathering adopts Reb Zalman’s path. We will use meditation\, chant\, and study to delve into our spiritual tradition and cultivate a deeper\, more meaningful connection to our Jewish identity.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yah-echsof-1017/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Engage,Featured Events,Mindfulness,Neshama
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T093000
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SUMMARY:Parent Education Session: Raising A Future Reader
DESCRIPTION:Parents of preschoolers often find the topic of childhood literacy very stressful\, but it doesn’t have to be! Join early literacy expert Lynn Klaiman for a practical and reassuring discussion about how to start and support your child on their journey toward a lifelong love of reading! \nAfter more than 30 years in education in NYC and D.C. schools\, Lynn Klaiman has extensive experience supporting children and families. Most recently\, she was the Lower School Learning Specialist at Georgetown Day School for more than a decade. \nToday\, Lynn works privately with children and families from preschool through elementary school. Her work includes one-on-one instruction\, educational consulting\, literacy assessments\, and parent and teacher workshops. She helps families understand their child’s strengths\, identify potential roadblocks to learning\, and develop thoughtful plans for moving forward.\nTo learn more about Lynn and her work\, visit www.lynnklaimaneducation.com. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/parent-ed-1023/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Family Education,Featured Events,Learn,Preschool
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Purple Shabbat & Tikkun Olam Shabbat: Q&A with Debbie Feinstein
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Shabbat\, October 24\, at 9:15 am for our Purple Shabbat and Tikkun Olam Shabbat. We will honor synagogue members who currently lead\, or have previously led\, Tikkun Olam initiatives on behalf of our community\, while highlighting the many volunteer efforts that embody our congregation’s commitment to social action. As part of that commitment\, and in recognition of Purple Shabbat\, an initiative of the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse\, we will also observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month in partnership with Montgomery County. \nOur Sermon will be delivered by congregant Debbie Feinstein\, senior assistant state’s attorney and chief of the Special Victims Division for Montgomery County. Following the kiddush luncheon\, at 12:30 pm\, Debbie will lead a Q&A and community discussion exploring themes from her Sermon\, including ways we can foster healthy relationships\, address domestic violence\, and support the important work of the Family Justice Center.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-speaker-1024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Shabbat,Tikkun Olam
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