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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T093000
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El and Men's Club Hike
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Women of Beth El and the Men’s Club for our annual hike in Rock Creek Park on Sunday\, August 2\, at 9:30 am. Park at the Rock Creek Nature Center (5200 Glover Road NW\, Washington\, D.C.). We will meet there and then walk across the street towards the horse barn and pick up the trail. We will doing the Boulder Bridge hike. It is an approximately four-mile loop trail\, but there is an opportunity to turn around earlier to shorten. After the hike\, we will have light refreshments outside the Nature Center. This event is free but registration is required so we can track who is attending and provide weather or other updates.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hike-0802/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd. NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Men's Club,Summer at Beth El,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T213000
DTSTAMP:20260715T174747Z
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SUMMARY:Zhava Sip and Paint
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El – Zhava to sip and paint with Julia Leventhal on Wednesday\, July 29\, from 6:30-9:30 pm. We will have snacks and drinks for you to enjoy while you schmooze and paint. \nThe cost is $10 per person. Registration deadline is noon on July 24. \nZhava is our group for younger women and moms with school-aged children. Not yet a member? Join us! Membership is free.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/zhava-sip-0729/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Women of Beth El,Zhava
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260325T222129Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El Go to the National Theatre: Suffs
DESCRIPTION:Women of Beth El is going to the theatre! We have reserved tickets for Suffs at the National Theatre for Wednesday\, June 24\, at 7:30 pm. Seats are limited and selling quickly\, so don’t wait! \nDirect from Broadway\, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant\, passionate\, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub\, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season\, this “thrilling\, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. \nClick here to purchase your tickets\n \nThe “SUFFSBE” code will automatically be applied for WBE group seating in the Main Mezzanine level when using the above link. You will need to log in or create a National Theatre account before purchasing. \nDon’t forget to email Kathy Sklar and Erin Reitkopp at wbe@bethelmc.org to let us know you’ll be joining us!
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/wbe-suffs-0624/
LOCATION:National Theatre\, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Engage,Featured Events,Music,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T212500Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:June 21 is Father’s Day. What better way to celebrate a father that you love than to give the gift of and dedicate your donation in their honor or memory? Your donation can save or extend up to three lives. \nBring your children ages 16 or older to join you in this life-saving mitzvah. 16 year olds require written parental consent\, and all donors must weigh at least 110 lbs. \nInova will be in the Bender Social Hall at Beth El from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. \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.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/blood-drive-0621/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Engage,Featured Events,Summer at Beth El,Tikkun Olam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185214Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Sunday\, June 7\, at 10:00 am! Join us at Beth El as we elect our new slate of Women of Beth El Officers and Board Members. \nAfter voting\, please stay for a morning of learning\, socializing\, and fun. Rab­bi Shi­ra Stut­man\, a past Sisterhood Shabbat speaker\, the senior rab­bi at Aspen Jew­ish Con­gre­ga­tion\, and cohost of Chutz­pod! will discuss her book\, The Jew­ish Way to a Good Life: Find Hap­pi­ness\, Build Com­mu­ni­ty\, and Embrace Lovingkindness. \nIn 2021\, Rabbi Stutman found­ed Mixed Mul­ti­tudes\, an orga­ni­za­tion ded­i­cat­ed to shar­ing the beau­ty\, pow­er\, and diver­si­ty of Jew­ish life. She was named one of America’s Most Inspir­ing Rab­bis by The Jew­ish For­ward. \nBooks will be available for purchase – both in the BethEl gift shop and at the beginning of the meeting.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/wbe-annual-meeting-0607/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Engage,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
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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-0528/
LOCATION:Manna Food Center\, 9311 Gaither Rd\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Good Deeds Day,Green Tikkun,Men's Club,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Professionals Breakfast Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We invite Beth El Mental Health Professionals\, both working and retired\, to join us in person at Beth El for our Mental Health Professionals Study Group. Come for breakfast and a stimulating discussion of “The Wisdom of Jewish Grief Rituals.” There is a $5 registration fee to defray the cost of breakfast. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/mhp-breakfast-0521/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Affinity Groups,Engage,Featured Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183439Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Beth El Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday\, May 20\, at 7:00 pm. Drop in to the Zahler Social Hall before the meeting starts for food\, schmooze\, drinks\, and fun from 6:00-7:00 pm. \nPlease make every effort to attend so we can meet our quorum requirement; if you cannot make it in person\, a Zoom option will be available. \nAgenda\nD’var Torah\nMinutes of Previous Annual Meeting\nPresident’s Report\nProposed Budget FY’26\nElection At-Large Directors\nAdjournment \nBudget and nominee bios will be distributed via email. If you would like to request a printed copy to be mailed to you\, please email info@bethelmc.org no later than May 5. \nPlease register using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Online Events and Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T143000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and a Program: Stolpersteine: Memorializing the Victims of Nazism
DESCRIPTION:Stolpersteine (German for stumbling stones) are 4×4 inch brass plaques set into the sidewalk in front of a building where a victim of the Nazis lived or worked. They were created by German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992. Since then\, more than 100\,000 stones have been set in European cities. In 2008\, Marsha Rehns went to Wuerzburg\, Germany\, for the setting of a stone for her great-uncle\, Ignaz Rindskopf. Marsha will describe the emotional stone-setting and the book she wrote about the project and her family’s history in Germany. Howie Stein\, whose relative was also memorialized with a Stolperstein\, will add his reflections. A list of congregants who have had stones placed for their family members\, as well as details about the loved ones\, will be distributed. Contact Pat Danoff at pat.danoff@gmail.com to provide information or with questions.  \nWhile this program is sponsored by Senior Caucus\, all congregants who are interested are invited to join us. \nCost: $10 per person\, includes lunch. Registration deadline is noon on May 15. Please use the form below to register\, or contact Ricardo at rmunster@bethelmc.org or 301-652-2606. RSVP is required. If you wish to only attend the talk\, which begins at 1:30 pm\, please RSVP to Ricardo Munster at rmunster@bethelmc.org or 301-652-2606.  \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/stolpersteine-0519/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Age and Stage,Chai Society 60+,Engage,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Senior Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T183000
DTSTAMP:20260506T203514Z
CREATED:20260319T235335Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway Revue Concert
DESCRIPTION:Broadway comes to Beth El! Join Hazzan Fradkin with Beth El stars Valerie Issembert\, Michelle Bronzo\, Cory Breychak\, Beth El choirs\, and others for this Broadway Revue of songs about Belief and Community. Featuring songs from Pippin\, Godspell\, Hamilton\, Dear Evan Hansen\, Wicked\, Ragtime\, and more! \nThis concert is free to attend with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/broadway-0517/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concert Series,Engage,Featured Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T190011Z
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SUMMARY:Jews & Brews
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Harris for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning. Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club\, but all Beth El members are welcome to attend. May’s meeting will take place at Silver Branch Rockville Beerworks (7301 Calhoun Place #600\, Derwood\, MD 20855) \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/jews-brews-0512/
LOCATION:Silver Branch Rockville Beerworks\, 7301 Calhoun Place\, Derwood\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Men's Club
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