Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured November 5 at 9:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Hearing Men’s Voices Featured November 5 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El men are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for our monthly gathering. Ben Bronheim will lead discussion of "Challenges as We Age – How to ...
Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service Featured November 6 at 6:00 pm Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for our Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Dinner with a new upgraded dinner from Sunflower Catering. Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone ...
Young Family Shabbat Featured November 6 at 6:00 pm Families with Young Children Shabbat Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beth El Preschool families for an interactive Shabbat service and song experience. Shabbat songs and prayers will be followed by dinner. This event is best for children under age ... $36
Film Screening: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round Featured November 7 at 7:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Chai Society 60+ for a screening of the film Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round. The movie tells the story of five Black students who rode a segregated carousel ...
The Jewish Parenting Circle Featured November 8 at 9:45 am The Jewish Parenting Circle Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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, ...
Real Estate Professionals Affinity Group Breakfast Featured November 10 at 8:15 am Whether you finance, build, own, operate, provide professional services to, or just enjoy, real estate, please join us to schmooze, nosh, and learn. The Real Estate Professionals affinity group will ...
From Ethiopia to Israel: An Evening of Story, Identity, and Art Featured November 10 at 7:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a compelling evening with Emmy Award-winning creator Yossi Vassa and acclaimed illustrator Yarden Vassa, as they share the story behind their graphic novel, The Last Day to ...
Let’s Do Lunch with Women of Beth El Featured November 13 at 12:00 pm Corner Bakery 10327 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, United States Take a break for lunch with the Women of Beth El! We're meeting at Corner Bakery (10327 Westlake Drive, Bethesda) on Friday, November 13, from noon to 2:00 pm. Join ...
Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service Featured November 13 at 6:00 pm Kol Haneshama Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Holy Grounds – Coffee Lab November 15 at 11:30 am Bethesda United Methodist Church 8300 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El members are invited to join our Israeli shaliach (emissary), Yoel Gleizer, for an interactive coffee workshop at Bethesda United Methodist Church, our neighbors across the street! Explore coffee ...
From the Cockpit to the Pentagon: A Lunch & Learn with Colonel Aaron C. Schilleci Featured November 18 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Chai Society 60+ for a thought-provoking Lunch & Learn with Beth El congregant Colonel Aaron C. Schilleci, a decorated Army aviator and senior leader in the Army National Guard. ... $10
Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service Featured November 20 at 6:30 pm Yedid Nefesh Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Rabbi Megdal for our Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service with a new, upgraded Shabbat dinner from Sunflower Catering. This service blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy, woven together ...
Yah Echsof Meditation Group Featured November 21 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Family Trip to Israel Information Meeting Featured November 22 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Come find out about the Family Trip to Israel with Keshet tour host Geoff Winston. The trip, which will be led by Hazzan Fradkin, will take place June 21-30, 2027.
Travel with Rabbi Harris to Israel Featured November 22 at 1:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Interested in traveling with Rabbi Harris to Israel, March 15-25, 2027? This meeting will provide information and details about the trip and an opportunity to experience Israel in a new ...
Chutzpod! Live On Location at Beth El Featured November 22 at 5:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States On Location at Beth El: Live Recording of the Chutzpod! Podcast Doors open at 5:00 pm; the podcast recording begins promptly at 5:30 pm. A light reception to follow. Chutzpod! ...
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Featured November 23 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Every year before Thanksgiving, Beth El shares an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with the Bethesda United Methodist Church, our neighbors across the street. Our Interfaith Thanksgiving Service includes prayers and reflections ...
Volunteering at Manna Food Center Featured November 24 at 7:00 pm 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 in need of up to ...
Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured December 3 at 9:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service Featured December 4 at 6:00 pm Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with joy and warmth.
Yah Echsof Meditation Group Featured December 5 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Let There Be Light: A Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting Featured December 6 at 5:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on the third night of Hanukkah for a community candle lighting! Bring your own hanukkiah and add your glow to our beautifully lit synagogue as we celebrate together. ...
Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy Featured December 8 at 2:00 pm Coffee with the Clergy Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join the Senior Caucus for our every other month Coffee with the Clergy. This is an informal time to catch up with each other, hear what is going on at ...
Dor L’Dor – From Generation to Generation Featured December 10 at 11:45 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all members, especially seniors, to join Beth El Preschool (BEPS) for a program that provides an opportunity to make connections across generations. Come spend time with the cutest members ...
