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SUMMARY:Senior Caucus End-of-Summer BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join the Senior Caucus and welcome fall with a BBQ lunch of burgers\, dogs\, and side dishes. Vegetarian options are available. Visit with friends then explore the richness of Jewish heritage through music.  \nThe cost is $10 per person. Register using the form below by noon on Thursday\, August 27.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/senior-bbq-0901/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chai Society 60+,Connect,Elul,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Senior Caucus,Summer at Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Senior Caucus":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
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SUMMARY:Honey\, Healing\, and Nature's Pharmacy
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El as congregant Alisa Silverman shares her knowledge of the fascinating world of bees and the benefits of honey. We’ll also enjoy a guided honey tasting together as we prepare for a sweet new year. \nPlease register by August 28 at noon using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/honey-0902/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Elul,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Learn,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T193000
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SUMMARY:Hearing Men's Voices
DESCRIPTION:Beth El men are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for our monthly gathering. Martin Sieff will lead discussion of “When and Where Were You Happiest?” \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-0903/
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:20260904T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Shofar Gathering - Modena
DESCRIPTION:Excited for the sounds of the High Holiday season? \nJoin us at one of Beth El’s community shofar gatherings as you warm up for the New Year\, 5787. Don’t miss out on these “bonus blasts” while connecting to friends\, neighbors\, and Beth El clergy! \nShofar blowing will happen just before Modena’s early Friday night Shabbat service. \nPlease RSVP using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shofar-0904/
LOCATION:Modena Reserve Bethesda\, 4907 Rugby Ave\, Bethesda\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Connect,Elul,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T200000
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath and Contemplative Selichot Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we enter the High Holidays with intentionality and prepare our hearts to return and do teshuva (repentance). This three-part journey involves 1. Sound\, 2. Havdalah\, and 3. Selichot (Return). \nPlease register using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/selichot-5786/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elul,Featured Events,High Holidays,Holidays,Mindfulness,Pray,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Shofar Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Excited for the sounds of the High Holiday season? \nJoin us at one of Beth El’s community shofar gatherings as you warm up for the New Year\, 5787. Don’t miss out on these “bonus blasts” while connecting to friends\, neighbors\, and Beth El clergy! \nThis event will take place at the home of Rabbi Greg Harris and Sarah Roark. The address will be sent upon registration. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shofar-0906/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Connect,Elul,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Community Shofar Gathering - Kensington
DESCRIPTION:Excited for the sounds of the High Holiday season? \nJoin us at one of Beth El’s community shofar gatherings as you warm up for the New Year\, 5787. Don’t miss out on these “bonus blasts” while connecting to friends\, neighbors\, and Beth El clergy! \nThis event will take place at the home of Hazzan Asa and Sarah Fradkin. The address will be sent upon registration. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shofar-0907/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Connect,Elul,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
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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:20260918T120000
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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 at Corner Bakery (10327 Westlake Drive\, Bethesda) on Friday\, September 18\, from noon to 2:00 pm. Join other Beth El women for lunch\, conversation\, and connection. Please RSVP so we know to expect you.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/wbe-lunch-0918/
LOCATION:Corner Bakery\, 10327 Westlake Drive\, Bethesda\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T210000
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SUMMARY:Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on for prayer\, reflection\, and song! Welcome Shabbat in a joyful\, participatory\, and engaging service\, with melodies that calm\, songs that enliven\, and prayers that elevate. This lay-led service blends tradition and creativity\, drawing on contemporary and innovative Jewish music from around the world. \n\n6:00 pm – Light Dinner\n7:00 pm – Kol Haneshama Musical Service\n8:15 pm – Sukkot Kiddush and Oneg in the Beth El Sukkah\n\nRegistration for dinner is now closed\, but all are welcome to join us for services and the oneg in the sukkah.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0925/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Kol Haneshama,Music,Neshama,Pray,Services,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T210000
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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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