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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. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/support-after-loss-0404/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Connect,Featured Events,Support After Loss
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Mahj
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Mahj players…Get your Mahj fix on Shabbat! Join us for monthly Shabbat Mahj at Beth El on the following Saturdays from 12:30pm to 2:30 pm. Email Jennifer Powers at wbe@bethelmc.org with any questions. Please sign up so we know to expect you. Hope to see you there! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-mahj-0411/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Women of Beth El
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SUMMARY:Tzelem
DESCRIPTION:Tzelem is Beth El’s 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. For more information\, contact Allison Brown abrown@bethelmc.org. \nPlease use the form below to sign up. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/tzelem-0412/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Featured Events,Teens,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Youth":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T123000
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SUMMARY:Beth El Youth -  MCPS Early Release
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/early-release-0415/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Youth":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Coffee with the Clergy
DESCRIPTION:Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy on Wednesday\, April 15\, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. This every-other-month gathering is an informal time to catch up with fellow congregants\, hear updates about what is happening at Beth El and in the news\, enjoy light refreshments\, and do some Jewish learning together. Rabbi Harris will lead a discussion on “Reflecting on the Omer: Each Day Counts.” We hope that you can join us in person\, but if you cannot\, a Zoom option is also available. \nPlease use the form below to register by noon on Tuesday\, April 14. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/coffee-0415/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Chai Society 60+,Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Hanukkah,Online Events and Activities,Senior Caucus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Senior Caucus":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Kesher Nashim: Women's Cancer Connection
DESCRIPTION:Kesher Nashim supports female cancer survivors and those with a new cancer diagnosis. Join Beth El women for confidential\, lively discussions\, friendship and support at our monthly Zoom meetings. Discussion/Support group for women newly diagnosed or survivors of cancer. One or two women from the group will be “On Call” monthly to talk to any woman interested in more information about the group. \nFor more information and to receive the Zoom link\, please contact Judy Spector.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kesher-nashim/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Online Events and Activities,Women of Beth El
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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. Paul Horn will lead a discussion on “My Pet Peeves and How I Cope with Them.” \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-0416/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Connect,Featured Events,Men's Club,Online Events and Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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SUMMARY:Let's Do Lunch with Women of Beth El
DESCRIPTION:Take a break for lunch with the Women of Beth El! We’re meeting up at Chop’t in Wildwood Shopping Center (10307 Old Georgetown Road) on Friday\, April 17\, at 12:00 pm. Please register so that we know to save a seat at the table for you!
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lunch-0417/
LOCATION:Chopt\, 10307 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Women of Beth El
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SUMMARY:Café Sababa – Coffee & Community at Beth El
DESCRIPTION:Start your Sunday with great coffee and great people! Café Sababa is a pop-up Israeli-style coffee experience led by shaliach Yoel Gleizer\, offering espresso\, hafuch (latte)\, and more in a relaxed community setting. Coffee is free with optional donations to support a charitable cause\, just come\, sip\, and schmooze. \nThis program is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors to the Israel Program Fund.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/cafe-sababa-0426/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Israel,Shaliach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
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SUMMARY:Seaboard FJMC Blue Yarmulke Person of the Year Awards Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Please join Seaboard Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs for the 2026 Blue Yarmulke Person of the Year Awards lunch on Sunday\, April 26\, at noon at Beth Israel Congregation (3706 Crondall Lane\, Owings Mills\, MD). The cost is $45 per person to attend. Beth El is honoring Jeffrey Grill as its Blue Yarmulke Person of the Year. Jeffrey has served as Treasurer of the Beth El Men’s Club since 2012 and as Beth El’s Treasurer since 2023. Please join us at the lunch to honor Jeffrey for his service to the Men’s Club\, Beth El\, and the community. Also\, please consider a tribute to Jeffrey whether you can attend the lunch or not. \nClick Here to Register or Make a Tribute
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/blue-yarmulke-0426/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation\, 3706 Crondall Lane\, Owings Mills\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Men's Club
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