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SUMMARY:Sound and Soul: A Jewish Contemplative Sound Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided\, meditative evening of sound\, breath\, and stillness. Using sustained tones from crystal singing bowls (often called a sound bath)\, this experience creates a calm\, immersive environment for rest and reflection. \nParticipants may sit or lie down in a dimly lit space. The session includes extended periods of continuous sound and quiet. \nNo experience needed. Mats\, cushions\, and chairs provided. \nPlease note that this program has been rescheduled from May 18 to June 1. \nPlease RSVP using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/sound-0601/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Mindfulness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El and Men's Club Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Summer by joining the Women of Beth El and Men’s Club for Happy Hour on the patio at World of Beer in Bethesda on  Thursday\, June 4\, from at 7:00-9:00 pm. We will be providing plentiful (vegetarian) appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase. The event is free but registration is required. We look forward to seeing you there! \n \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/happy-hour-0604/
LOCATION:World of Beer\, 7200 Wisconson Ave\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Men's Club,Summer at Beth El,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. Jonathan Simon will lead discussion of “How People and Ideas from My Career Influenced My View of the World and My Place in It. “ \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-0604/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000
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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-0607/
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:20260615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T180000
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SUMMARY:Mmmmm-Ice Cream Monday
DESCRIPTION:This summer we’re planning something we’re calling Summer Teen Tuesdays.  On select Tuesdays\, we will meet up around Bethesda for ice cream\, coffee\, movies\, and hangouts.  The first one is on a Monday – so we will kick it off with Mmmmm-Ice Cream Monday! \nJoin Allison for a scoop of ice cream on Monday\, June 15 at 5:00 (Max’s Best in Woodmont Triangle). First 15 teens to show up get a scoop on Allison!
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/ice-cream-0615/
LOCATION:Max’s Best\, 7770 Woodmont Ave.\, Bethesda\, MD
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Food & Drink,Summer at Beth El,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Youth":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000
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SUMMARY:Ricardo Munster Retirement Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Ricardo joined the Beth El staff in 2006. For 20 years he has served in many different capacities\, including administrative assistant to the clergy\, liaison for b’nai mitzvah families\, and support staff for the Senior Caucus. He performed countless other duties that brought members together and enriched congregation life. Most of all\, Ricardo has been a treasured friend and example of what it means to be a mensch. \nJoin with fellow congregants to show your appreciation and wish Ricardo and his wife Irene many happy and healthy years ahead. \nSo we can plan for space and food\, please register using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/ricardo-0616/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chai Society 60+,Connect,Food & Drink,Senior Caucus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Beth El Kids Popsicle Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Elisha and Allison for a sweet treat this summer! Each month we’ll meet up for popsicles and a playground – locations for July and August meet ups TBA. Is there a great playground near you? Let us know where we should go next! \nIn case of rain\, we’ll meet up at Beth El instead. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. Location will be shared with registrants.\n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/popsicle-0616/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Religious School,Summer Family Fun,Summer at Beth El,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Religious School":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
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SUMMARY:Kesher Nashim: Women's Cancer Connection Annual Dinner
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. On June 18\, we will hold our annual dinner  get-together (information will be shared at time of registration). \nFor more information and to register\, please contact Judy Spector.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kesher-nashim-0618/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Age and Stage,Connect,Food & Drink,Women of Beth El
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