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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El Go to the National Theatre: Suffs
DESCRIPTION:Women of Beth El is going to the theatre! We have reserved tickets for Suffs at the National Theatre for Wednesday\, June 24\, at 7:30 pm. Seats are limited and selling quickly\, so don’t wait! \nDirect from Broadway\, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant\, passionate\, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub\, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season\, this “thrilling\, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. \nClick here to purchase your tickets\n \nThe “SUFFSBE” code will automatically be applied for WBE group seating in the Main Mezzanine level when using the above link. You will need to log in or create a National Theatre account before purchasing. \nDon’t forget to email Kathy Sklar and Erin Reitkopp at wbe@bethelmc.org to let us know you’ll be joining us!
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/wbe-suffs-0624/
LOCATION:National Theatre\, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Engage,Featured Events,Music,Women of Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000
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SUMMARY:Summer Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:June 21 is Father’s Day. What better way to celebrate a father that you love than to give the gift of and dedicate your donation in their honor or memory? Your donation can save or extend up to three lives. \nBring your children ages 16 or older to join you in this life-saving mitzvah. 16 year olds require written parental consent\, and all donors must weigh at least 110 lbs. \nInova will be in the Bender Social Hall at Beth El from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. \nClick here to reserve your time slot. \nFor assistance\, contact Jon Simon at jonathan747@gmail.com or Jack Ventura jack.ventura@verizon.net\, or call 240-997-3356.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/blood-drive-0621/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Engage,Featured Events,Summer at Beth El,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T183000
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SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-0619/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260514T213103Z
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SUMMARY:Naming of Meira Baila Benezra-Megdal
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rabbi Deborah Megdal and Karen Benezra for the naming of their daughter\, Meira Baila Benezra-Megdal\, on Saturday\, June 6\, 10:00 am during Shabbat services at Congregation Beth El. \nPlease use the form below to RSVP to help ensure we have enough food for the kiddush.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/naming-0606/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by Wednesday\, June 3. No registration is needed to attend the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0605/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000
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SUMMARY:Montgomery County Executive Primary Election Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hear the candidates for County Executive before the Primary Election in June. Moderated by Beth El member Todd Gillman\, a journalism professor at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and former Washington Bureau Chief for The Dallas Morning News. \nAsk questions and get answers. In person and livestreamed. Free and open to the entire community. Dessert reception following the forum. \nThe candidates slated to attend are:\nMithun Banerjee\nAndrew Friedson\nEvan Glass\nPeter James\nWill Jawando\nShelly Skolnick\nEsther Wells \nPlease RSVP using the form below to attend in person. If you would like to submit questions for the candidates before the forum\, please click here. If you cannot join us in person\, the forum will also be livestreamed here.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/moco-candidate-forum-0526/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community Events,Featured Events,Learn,Men's Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
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SUMMARY:Broadway Revue Concert
DESCRIPTION:Broadway comes to Beth El! Join Hazzan Fradkin with Beth El stars Valerie Issembert\, Michelle Bronzo\, Cory Breychak\, Beth El choirs\, and others for this Broadway Revue of songs about Belief and Community. Featuring songs from Pippin\, Godspell\, Hamilton\, Dear Evan Hansen\, Wicked\, Ragtime\, and more! \nThis concert is free to attend with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/broadway-0517/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concert Series,Engage,Featured Events,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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