Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured October 1 at 9:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Hearing Men’s Voices Featured October 1 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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?" Please RSVP ...
Support After Loss October 3 at 12:30 pm Support After Loss Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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. ...
Mental Health Professionals Study Group Featured October 15 at 8:15 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ... $5
Civil Rights Journey Information Session October 15 at 7:00 pm 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 ...
Yah Echsof Meditation Group Featured October 17 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Parent Education Session: Raising A Future Reader October 23 at 9:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Purple Shabbat & Tikkun Olam Shabbat: Q&A with Debbie Feinstein Featured October 24 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured November 5 at 9:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Hearing Men’s Voices Featured November 5 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El men are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for our monthly gathering. Ben Bronheim will lead discussion of "Challenges as We Age – How to Stay Positive and Keep Going." Please RSVP using the form below.
Film Screening: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round Featured November 7 at 7:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Chai Society 60+ for a screening of the film Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round. The movie tells the story of five Black students who rode a segregated carousel ...
Real Estate Professionals Affinity Group Breakfast Featured November 10 at 8:15 am Whether you finance, build, own, operate, provide professional services to, or just enjoy, real estate, please join us to schmooze, nosh, and learn. The Real Estate Professionals affinity group will gather on Tuesday, November 10, at 8:15 am for breakfast at the office of a leading strategic advisory firm in downtown Bethesda. We'll enjoy bagels ...
Yah Echsof Meditation Group Featured November 21 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Chutzpod! Live On Location at Beth El Featured November 22 at 5:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States On-Location at Beth El: Live Recording of the Chutzpod! Podcast Doors open at 5:00 pm; the podcast recording begins promptly at 5:30 pm. A light reception to follow. Chutzpod! is ...
Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured December 3 at 9:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Yah Echsof Meditation Group Featured December 5 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Civil Rights Journey to the South Featured December 13 - December 15 Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ... $1600
Meet Historian James McAuley, Author of “Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion” Featured December 13 at 11:00 am Join us via Zoom as prize-winning author and historian James McAuley introduces his latest work of nonfiction. Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion offers a fresh look at Zionism, Jewish history, ...
Support After Loss December 19 at 12:30 pm Support After Loss Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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. ...
Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured January 7, 2027 at 9:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
The Hidden History of the Renoir Portraits with Author Catherine Ostler Featured January 24, 2027 at 11:00 am Join us via Zoom as British author Catherine Ostler discusses her new work of non-fiction, The Renoir Girls: A Hidden History of Art, War, & Betrayal. The book traces the lives ...
Support After Loss February 20, 2027 at 12:30 pm Support After Loss Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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. ...
Adult Trip to Israel with Rabbi Harris March 15, 2027 - March 25, 2027 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. ...
Support After Loss April 24, 2027 at 12:30 pm Support After Loss Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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. ...
Support After Loss June 12, 2027 at 12:30 pm Support After Loss Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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. ...
