Featured 9:30 am Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured December 3 at 9:30 am Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow As a first-time mom, Rabbi Megdal is discovering how Jewish wisdom speaks to the joys and challenges of parenting small children. You are invited to join her for a fun and meaningful book club, as we read Nurture the Wow: Finding Spirituality in the Frustration, Boredom, Tears, Poop, Desperation, Wonder, and Radical Amazement of Parenting. ...
Featured 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Yah Echsof Meditation Group Featured December 5 at 12:30 pm Yah Echsof Meditation Group While classical Jewish teaching suggests “Naaseh V’Nishmah” (“first we do, then we understand”), Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, founder of Jewish Renewal, advocated for an alternative approach. He believed that profound connection comes from first understanding one’s inner Jewish self through study, practice, and meditation. This monthly gathering adopts Reb Zalman’s path. We will use meditation, chant, ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jews & Brews December 9 at 7:00 pm Jews & Brews Join Rabbi Harris for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning around the fire pit at his home. This month, we'll explore the topic "Jewish Wisdom: Life is Hard, Wonderful, and Surprising." Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club, but all Beth El members are welcome to attend. Please register using the form below.
2026-12-13 Featured Civil Rights Journey to the South Featured Civil Rights Journey to the South Featured December 13 - December 15 Civil Rights Journey to the South Join Rabbi Harris and members of Congregation Beth El for a trip exploring the Jewish history of the Civil Rights movement this winter, December 13-15. The Civil Rights journey empowers and inspires participants to return home and get involved, as they realize they have the power to make a difference. Participants will meet primary sources, ... $1600
Featured 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Zhava Mom and Me: An Afternoon of Art Featured December 13 at 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Zhava Mom and Me: An Afternoon of Art Calling all moms and little (and not-so-little!) artists! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of art, creativity, giggles, and quality time together on Sunday, December 13, at 3:00 pm. Kids of all ages are welcome! Bring your toddlers, big kids, tweens – or everyone. No artistic talent required – just come ready to create, laugh, ... $25
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Volunteering at Manna Food Center Featured December 14 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Volunteering at Manna Food Center 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 in need of up 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 ...
