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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T103000
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SUMMARY:Schmooze\, Schmear\, 'n Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women of Beth El and Zhava for coffee\, a nosh\, and conversation in the Gift Shop and get a first look at the Rosh Hashanah merchandise we’ve brought in this year! From honey to hand towels\, we’ve got everything you need to set you up for a sweet New Year. \nPlease register using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/schmooze-0821/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Elul,Featured Events,High Holidays,Women of Beth El,Zhava
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260731T181044Z
CREATED:20260731T180742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181044Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Rosh Shop\, Nosh\, and Sip
DESCRIPTION:Too early to start thinking about Rosh Hashanah? No worries! We’ve already done the thinking for you! \nJoin us for wine\, cheese\, and socializing in the Gift Shop on Tuesday\, August 18\, from 6:00-9:00pm\, and get a first look at the Rosh Hashanah merchandise we’ve brought in just for you. From honey to handtowels\, we’ve got everything you need to head into a sweet New Year. \nPlease RSVP using the form below so we know to expect you.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/rh-shop-0818/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Elul,Food & Drink,High Holidays,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:20260807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T161011Z
CREATED:20260710T160424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T161011Z
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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\, August 7\, at noon  for lunch and schmoozing. \nPlease RSVP so we know to save a seat for you. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lunch-0807/
LOCATION:Chopt\, 10307 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Summer at Beth El,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:20260803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T182239Z
CREATED:20260710T174600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T182239Z
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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. Location will be shared after registration. Our rain location will be at Beth El. \nQuestions? Contact Allison Brown at abrown@bethelmc.org. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/popsicle-0803/
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Summer Family Fun,Summer at Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Youth":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T201610Z
CREATED:20260616T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T201610Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour at the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Harris and Sarah Roark for some laid back summer beach time at The Cultured Pearl in Rehoboth Beach. Beth El extends far beyond Bethesda\, so come reconnect with familiar faces\, meet new people\, and enjoy community time together.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/beach-0728/
CATEGORIES:Age and Stage,Chai Society 60+,Connect,Food & Drink,Summer at Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173136Z
CREATED:20260609T210636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T173136Z
UID:10001714-1784230200-1784235600@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Songs Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El for a warm and relaxing summer evening filled with music\, connection\, and community under the stars. Enjoy light bites\, socializing\, and live music in a Wolftrap-like setting at a congregant’s home. Bring blankets and beach chairs! Beth El Shaliach Yoel Gleizer and Danielle Sultan will share beloved songs\, beautiful melodies\, and a touch of Israeli spirit. Whether you come to sing along\, unwind with friends\, or enjoy a magical evening under the stars\, we would love to have you there! \nOpen to all but registration is required (address given upon registration). Please use the form below to register. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/stars-0716/
CATEGORIES:Connect,Israel,Music,Shaliach,Summer at Beth El,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T174310Z
CREATED:20260710T174309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T174310Z
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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. Location will be shared after registration. Our rain location will be at Beth El. \nQuestions? Contact Allison Brown at abrown@bethelmc.org.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/popsicle-0715/
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Summer Family Fun,Summer at Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Youth":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T154131Z
CREATED:20260511T155737Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Club - Bethesda Big Train Baseball Game
DESCRIPTION:Come out for Jewish Baseball Heritage Night on Sunday\, July 12\, at 7:00 pm as the Bethesda Big Train take on the Olney Cropdusters at Shirley Povich Field (10600 Westlake Drive\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852). Gates open at 6:00 pm. The Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League is a wooden bat summer league and is fun for the whole family! \nTicket sales through Beth El are closed\, but you’re still welcome to join us! Purchase tickets directly from the Bethesda Big Train website here.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/baseball-0712/
LOCATION:Shirley Povich Field\, 10600 Westlake Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Men's Club,Summer Family Fun,Summer at Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211159Z
CREATED:20260609T211159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211159Z
UID:10001715-1783625400-1783630800@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Hearing Men's Voices
DESCRIPTION:Beth El men are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for our monthly gathering. July’s session will include multiple topics. To begin\, Dennis Askwith will lead discussion of “What Makes You Hopeful?” \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-0709/
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:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203610Z
CREATED:20260609T203007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203610Z
UID:10001713-1783598400-1783598400@www.bethelmc.org
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 Thursday\, July 9\, at noon.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lunch-0709/
LOCATION:Chopt\, 10307 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Summer at Beth El,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:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T160506Z
CREATED:20260519T160220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T160506Z
UID:10001699-1781807400-1781814600@www.bethelmc.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Age and Stage,Connect,Food & Drink,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223056Z
CREATED:20260603T222726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T223056Z
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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/
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:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223954Z
CREATED:20260423T223954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T223954Z
UID:10001678-1781618400-1781622000@www.bethelmc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190941Z
CREATED:20260609T190334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190941Z
UID:10001711-1781542800-1781546400@www.bethelmc.org
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:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260219T193514Z
CREATED:20251001T163446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T193514Z
UID:10001494-1780833600-1780837200@www.bethelmc.org
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:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154201Z
CREATED:20260521T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T154201Z
UID:10001700-1780601400-1780606800@www.bethelmc.org
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:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145955Z
CREATED:20260407T194841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145955Z
UID:10001668-1780599600-1780606800@www.bethelmc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T193439Z
CREATED:20260420T163857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T193439Z
UID:10001673-1780340400-1780344000@www.bethelmc.org
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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