February 1 @ 7:30 pm Introduction to Judaism, The Nuts & Bolts of Jewish Life Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for A multi-denominational journey into the heart of Judaism taught by Metro DC-area rabbis representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. No matter your background, the Miller Intro to Judaism Program, developed by American Jewish University, is here to guide you on your Jewish journey. Whether you’re soul-searching, converting to Judaism, or seeking your ...
Featured Featured February 2 @ 6:00 pm Event Series Shir Yachad Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States This month, we extend a special invitation to Day School students and their families to join in and participate as we come together as a community for Shir Yachad. Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday, February 2for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with ...
Featured Featured February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Ramah Style Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on the second Friday of the month at 6:30 pm for a haimish and high energy service that evokes those summers by the lake, singing and dancing to your favorite Shabbat nigunim.
Featured Featured February 10 @ 9:15 am - 12:30 pm Disability Pride: Beyond Inclusion Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). JDAIM's goal is to raise awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion in Jewish communities worldwide. Please join us for Shabbat services on February 10 when Beth El congregant Steve Lieberman will give a special d'var (at approximately 11:00 am, after the Torah service) in recognition of ...
Featured Featured February 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Memory & Music – War & Hope Please note that this program has been rescheduled from February 4 to February 11. Join us on Sunday, February 11, at 11:00 am, to meet celebrated journalist-authors, Jeremy Eichler and Franklin Foer via Zoom. They ...
Featured Featured February 16 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Service Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Do you like to sing from your heart to bring in Shabbat? Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy, woven together with kavannot (intentions) and short teachings.
Featured Featured February 24 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Support After Loss With a special invitation to those who have had a recent loss, we will gather for a brief teaching and discussion led by the clergy. Please join us at 12:30 pm after morning services for this six-session series. All are welcome to join for one or all sessions. Registration is recommended in case there are ...
Featured Featured February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Tzelem Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El is excited to continue to partner with Moving Traditions to bring the Tzelem group for LGBTQ+ teens. This group is geared for 7th-12th graders and is meant to create a safe space for Jewish teens of all genders and sexualities to talk about the issues in their lives as teens. The next Tzelem ...
Featured Featured March 1 @ 6:30 pm Event Series Shir Yachad Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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. 6:30 pm: Happy Half-Hour! Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner. 7:00 pm: Main ...
Featured Featured March 8 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Ramah Style Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on the second Friday of the month at 6:30 pm for a haimish and high energy service that evokes those summers by the lake, singing and dancing to your favorite Shabbat nigunim.
Featured Featured March 10 @ 12:00 pm 2024 Mah Jongg Tournament Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El for our annual Mah Jongg Tournament on Sunday, March 10. Lunch and registration begins at 12:00 pm with play from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We will be playing for points following official rules. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and first-, second-, and third-place prizes. RSVP by ... $50
March 14 @ 7:30 pm Screening of Bella! at the Edlavitch DCJCC Edlavitch DCJCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States Using never-before-seen home movies, audio diaries, and a vast trove of newly-discovered news footage, Bella! delves into a colorful and gritty era where one woman sacrificed her own political ambitions for future generations of female leadership. 7:30 PM movie at the Edlavitch DC JCC, 1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington D.C. Please purchase tickets using the ...
Featured Featured March 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Service Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Do you like to sing from your heart to bring in Shabbat? Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy, woven together with kavannot (intentions) and short teachings.
Featured Featured March 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Book Chat: The Wolf Hunt by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for an in-person discussion of The Wolf Hunt by Israeli novelist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. This psychological thriller about an Israeli family living in California's Silicon Valley raises questions about whether parents can fully know their children, Israeli vs. American culture, racial prejudice and much more.Co-sponsored by the Library Committee, the Women of Beth El, ...
Featured Featured March 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Tzelem Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El is excited to continue to partner with Moving Traditions to bring the Tzelem group for LGBTQ+ teens. This group is geared for 7th-12th graders and is meant to create a safe space for Jewish teens of all genders and sexualities to talk about the issues in their lives as teens. The next Tzelem ...
Featured Featured March 20 @ 4:30 pm Purim Celebration Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join with the Beth El community for a CRAZY night of Purim celebration! We will have a special Bit O'Megillah for our K & under crew starting at 4:30 pm ... $18
Featured Featured March 20 @ 7:00 pm Megillah Madness Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for Megillah Madness, our ever-popular Purim shpiel! This year’s theme is Keys to the Kingdom: A Grand Tribute. Do you love pop star piano players and songwriters? Put ...
Featured Featured March 23 @ 8:30 pm The Whole Megillah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us as Minyan Chaverim leads Ma’ariv, Havdalah, and The Whole Megillah! Whether you can’t make it to the Purim Festivities on March 20 or you just want to keep ...
Featured Featured April 5 @ 6:15 pm Event Series Shir Yachad Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Featured Featured April 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Ramah Style Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on the second Friday of the month at 6:30 pm for a heimish and high energy service that evokes those summers by the lake, singing and dancing to ...
