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SUMMARY:Men's Club - Bethesda Big Train Baseball Game
DESCRIPTION:Come out for Jewish Baseball Heritage Night on Sunday\, July 12\, at 7:00 pm as the Bethesda Big Train take on the Olney Cropdusters at Shirley Povich Field (10600 Westlake Drive\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852). Gates open at 6:00 pm. The Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League is a wooden bat summer league and is fun for the whole family! \nTicket sales through Beth El are closed\, but you’re still welcome to join us! Purchase tickets directly from the Bethesda Big Train website here.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/baseball-0712/
LOCATION:Shirley Povich Field\, 10600 Westlake Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Men's Club,Summer Family Fun,Summer at Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T183000
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SUMMARY:Parking Lot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Shabbat outdoors in the Parking Lot with Hazzan Fradkin and friends featuring a musical service\, warm atmosphere\, and good weather! This is a laid-back\, relaxed outdoor Shabbat experience – casual attire encouraged. Stay for the oneg after the service to connect with familiar faces\, make new friends\, and welcome Shabbat together. \nPlease RSVP using the form below in case of weather updates. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lot-shabbat-0710/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shabbat,Summer at Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T193000
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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. July’s session will include multiple topics. To begin\, Dennis Askwith will lead discussion of “What Makes You Hopeful?” \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-0709/
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:20260709T120000
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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 up at Chop’t in Wildwood Shopping Center (10307 Old Georgetown Road) on Thursday\, July 9\, at noon.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lunch-0709/
LOCATION:Chopt\, 10307 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Summer at Beth El,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
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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 – Oneg with guest speaker DeMaurice Smith\n\nFollowing the service\, there will be an oneg featuring special guest speaker DeMaurice Smith\, who will speak on “How Integrity\, Courage and the Collective Responsibility to Uplift Others Have Shaped a Career in Securing the Rights of Workers.”  \nPrior to his work with the NFL players union\, DeMaurice was a trial lawyer and litigation partner of two major DC law firms\, and he also served as the chair of one of the firm’s government investigations and white-collar practice groups. He also served as counsel to then-deputy attorney general Eric Holder in the US Department of Justice. DeMaurice also spent nine years with the U.S. Attorney’s office and one with the Department of Justice\, working on national security and prison construction-related issues. \nDinner registration is now closed\, but all are welcome to join us for services and the oneg.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0626/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Kol Haneshama,Music,Pray,Services,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El: Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El for a special three-session edition of Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel at Congregation Beth El. Enjoy coffee\, conversation\, practical Hebrew\, Israeli culture\, and community in a relaxed café-style setting. Sessions take place on May 28\, June 11\, and June 25 from 7:00–8:30 pm. \nThis series is perfect for Women of Beth El members who want to: \n\nFeel more confident speaking Hebrew\nLearn useful\, real-world Hebrew phrases\nConnect to Israeli culture through coffee\, stories\, and music\nPractice Hebrew in a fun\, social\, and supportive environment\nPractice Hebrew at your pace\nEnjoy coffee and conversation\nFind community at Beth El\n\nNo prior Hebrew knowledge required; all levels welcome! This is a drop-in class\, which means you can attend as few or as many sessions as you like\, but please register for each date separately so that we have an accurate head count. Please use the form below to sign up for June 25. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hebrew-0625/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Shaliach,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
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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
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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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