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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El and Men's Club Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women of Beth El and Men’s Club for a hike in Cabin John Regional Park. We will meet at the Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center (7801 Democracy Blvd.\, Bethesda) at 10:00 am. The hike is approximately three miles and is relatively flat. Registration is encouraged in case of updates.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hike-1108/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Engage,Men's Club,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:20261108T094500
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SUMMARY:The Jewish Parenting Circle
DESCRIPTION:How do we raise kids who care about others\, create family rituals that stick\, pass on our Jewish values\, and help our children navigate the tough stuff like antisemitism\, death\, and loss? Join fellow Beth El parents\, clergy\, and family therapists from Growing Minds for lively\, honest conversations where we can share what’s working\, wrestle with what’s hard\, and learn from one another. Come for one session or all five. Designed for parents of children ages 0–12. Click here for more information. \nThe topic for November 8 is “My Place in the World: Raising a Child with Empathy and Responsibility.” Nurture your child’s natural empathy\, kindness\, and sense of responsibility to make the world better (tikkun olam). \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/jewish-parenting-1108/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Age and Stage,Engage,Family Education,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T093000
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SUMMARY:Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow
DESCRIPTION: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. She is excited to explore this book together and learn from each other. We will meet at 9:30 am on the first Thursday of the month. Gatherings will start with a few minutes of coffee\, snacks\, and schmoozing\, followed by 45 minutes (we’re busy!) on one short chapter each month. Didn’t finish? Come anyway. We’ll make time to think\, laugh\, learn some Torah\, and talk with other parents who are figuring it out too.\nFree to attend. Register\, then pick up the book as a gift from Rabbi Megdal in her office Tues-Fri mornings (except holidays). Take a peek at the TOC here. \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/book-club-1105/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Engage,Featured Events,Neshama
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T162640Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Manna Food Center
DESCRIPTION: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 with their children (age 11 and older) in community service. SSL hours are available. Please contact Jonathan Epstein at jonathan.epstein@hklaw.com to register or for more information.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/manna-1026/
LOCATION:Manna Food Center\, 9311 Gaither Rd\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Good Deeds Day,Green Tikkun,Men's Club,Neshama,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:Mitzvah Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Mitzvah Day on Sunday\, October 25! Help us help those in need in our community and beyond. Donate items and sign up for a project by contacting the captain of the project of your choice. For other info\, contact chairs Jon Polon at jonpolon@hotmail.com or 917-543-0118\, Donna Shimshi at donnashimshi@gmail.com or 240-731-1731. Projects may qualify for SSL hours. Beth El’s Mitzvah Day is underwritten by our Sondra Bender Community Service Fund. \nClick Here to View the 2026 Mitzvah Day Projects \n\nLocations for Mitzvah Day Projects\nSynagogue Parking Lot:  \n\nPrescription medications drop off\nPremade casserole donations\nNonperishable food donations\nDog adoption and dog food donations\nBike donations\nChildren’s books donation\nClothing and household items donation\n\nInside the Synagogue: \n\nBeth El 75th Anniversary Tikkun Olam T-shirts Giveaway Table – Lobby\n\n\nCoffee Cart with thanks to our Israeli Shaliach\, Yoel Gleizer – Bender A\nCrafters’ winter items donations\nPremade sandwich donations\n\n\n2027 calendar donations\n\n\nBras and feminine items donation\n\n\nDiaper donations\n\n\nToiletry and household supplies donations (Outside Bender A at the table in the Rudolph Gallery)\nHealthy friendships bracelet making – Rudolph Gallery outside Bender\nCrafting winter clothing – Bender A\n\n\nSandwich making – Bender A\n\n\nCasserole making for local shelters – Bender B\n\n\nBlood drive – Zahler\n\n\nSinging with Makom residents – Swoff Chapel\n\nOffsite  \n\nSinging with the Simcha Band for residents of Ring House
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/mitzvah-day-2026/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Community Events,Engage,Featured Events,Green Tikkun,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Yah Echsof Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION: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\, and study to delve into our spiritual tradition and cultivate a deeper\, more meaningful connection to our Jewish identity.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yah-echsof-1017/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Engage,Featured Events,Mindfulness,Neshama
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T093000
DTSTAMP:20260923T162342Z
CREATED:20260909T185519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T162342Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow
DESCRIPTION: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. She is excited to explore this book together and learn from each other. We will meet at 9:30 am on the first Thursday of the month\, starting on October 1. Gatherings will start with a few minutes of coffee\, snacks\, and schmoozing\, followed by 45 minutes (we’re busy!) on one short chapter each month. Didn’t finish? Come anyway. We’ll make time to think\, laugh\, learn some Torah\, and talk with other parents who are figuring it out too.\nFree to attend. Register\, then pick up the book as a gift from Rabbi Megdal in her office Tues-Fri mornings (except holidays). Take a peek at the TOC here. \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/book-club-1001/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Engage,Featured Events,Neshama
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T162342Z
CREATED:20260810T203954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T162342Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Manna Food Center
DESCRIPTION: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 with their children (age 11 and older) in community service. SSL hours are available. Please contact Jonathan Epstein at jonathan.epstein@hklaw.com to register or for more information.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/manna-0928/
LOCATION:Manna Food Center\, 9311 Gaither Rd\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Good Deeds Day,Green Tikkun,Men's Club,Neshama,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T151500
DTSTAMP:20260902T172339Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Nigun Circle and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In the stillness of the afternoon\, between the intensity of the prayers\, gather with Hazzan Asa Fradkin\, Rabbi Rami Schwartzer\, and shaliach Yoel Gleizer to enter the quiet power of melody. Through the ancient practice of nigun—wordless\, winding song—we open the heart\, settle the spirit\, and draw close to something deeper. No experience needed; off-key voices most welcome.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/nigun-circle-0921/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Engage,High Holidays,Mindfulness,Neshama,Shaliach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260910T153635Z
CREATED:20260814T163125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T153635Z
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SUMMARY:High Holiday Season Movie Outing - Death & Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Tickets sales through the Beth El website are now closed.  But you can still join us by purchasing tickets through the JxJ website at https://www.edcjcc.org/jxj/show/death-taxes/#performances while tickets are still available.  Use the coupon code: “BEHEREAFTER” to get a discount off the regular ticket price.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/movies-0915/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Age and Stage,Community Events,Engage,Featured Events,High Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260731T183114Z
CREATED:20260731T182230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T183114Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beth El’s blood drive and help make a lifesaving difference in our community. This will be the last opportunity to donate blood at Beth El before the High Holidays. \nDuring the summer\, blood donations decline as many people travel and vacation\, while the need for blood remains high due to an increase in accidents and traumatic injuries. Your donation can help ensure that hospitals have the blood supply they need when it matters most. \nOur goal is to collect 50 units of blood\, which could help save or improve the lives of up to 150 people. \nWhether you’re a regular donor or considering giving blood for the first time\, we hope you’ll join us in this important mitzvah. \nClick here to reserve your time slot. \nFor assistance\, contact Jon Simon at jonathan747@gmail.com or Jack Ventura jack.ventura@verizon.net\, or call 240-997-3356. We also need non-donor volunteers to assist with the drive! Please contact Jack or Jon if you would like to help.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/blood-drive-0823/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Elul,Engage,Featured Events,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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