Featured September 5 at 5:30 pm Back to Shul BBQ Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States It's time for our annual Back to Shul BBQ! Join us on Friday, September 5, at 5:30 pm to welcome everyone back from the summer and welcome Shabbat together as a community. There will be opportunities to reconnect with friends, eat some yummy food, see how you can get involved at Beth El this year, and hang ... $16
Featured September 8 at 7:00 pm Israeli Author Maya Arad in Conversation with Lauren Strauss Celebrated Israeli author Dr. Maya Arad will introduce Happy New Years, the second of her books of fiction to be translated into English following The Hebrew Teacher, winner of a 2024 National Jewish Book Award. Happy New Years tells the story of an Israeli emigrant's life in the United States over five decades through her ...
Featured September 13 at 1:30 pm Women of Beth El Elul Shabbat Study Gather with Women of Beth El to reconnect and learn in preparation for the Days of Awe. We will study and have refreshments to celebrate Elul. Rabbi Megdal will present a talk, "Elul Is About Love," inspired by Rabbi Shai Held's new book, Judaism Is About Love. There is no cost to attend, but we ...
Featured September 13 at 8:30 pm Selichot Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Cantor Labovitz and Hazzan Fradkin for a service focusing on renewal and healing in the new year. Each Rosh Hashanah we have the opportunity to look inward, make amends and find ways to repair our relationships. Join us for this scared tradition of Selichot as prepare for the work of the New Year. 8:30 ...
Featured September 14 at 1:00 pm Shofar Blowing Workshop Greenwich Neighborhood Park 8400 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a hands-on Shofar Blowing Class where tradition comes to life! Whether you're preparing for the High Holidays or simply want to explore this powerful mitzvah, this class offers step-by-step guidance on how to blow the shofar. Open to all ages and skill levels, no prior experience needed. Come learn the technique, meaning, and spiritual significance ...
Featured September 25 at 7:00 pm Volunteering at Manna Food Center Manna Food Center 9311 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Beth El volunteers will pack boxes of non-perishable food at the Manna warehouse in Gaithersburg for distribution to the needy in Montgomery County. We are limited to 12 volunteers age 11+.In addition to serving the greater community, one of the goals is to give all Beth El parents a way to participate with their children ...