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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-1009/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T163011Z
CREATED:20260915T163010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T163011Z
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SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim 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 6\, but siblings are always welcome. \nCost: $36 per Beth El member household (up to two adults)\, $50 for non-member families (up to two adults)\, $12 per person for additional attendees ages 6 and older. \nPlease register by noon the Wednesday before the program using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-1009/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Preschool,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T093000
DTSTAMP:20260916T164334Z
CREATED:20260915T155832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T164334Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Professionals Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Mental Health Professionals Study Group for breakfast and a discussion of the therapeutic issues raised by the legacy of Schlomo Carlebach. The cost is $5 per person and includes breakfast. \nPlease register using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/mhp-study-1015/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Affinity Groups,Featured Events,Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172337Z
CREATED:20260505T203456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172337Z
UID:10001684-1792175400-1792175400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-1016/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260623T174107Z
CREATED:20260609T202411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T174107Z
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SUMMARY:Book Chat - "Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person discussion at Beth El of Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries. This multi-layered and moving memoir by renowned author-journalist Nicholas Lemann\, former dean of the Columbia School of Journalism\, follows Lemann’s life journey. He grew up in an ultra-assimilated New Orleans Jewish home\, shaped by Mardi Gras balls (and Jews’ exclusion from them) and now\, somewhat unpredictably\, is a committed Conservative Jew who negotiates a complicated balance between his Jewish allegiances and a challenging career in the secular world. \nBeyond Lemann’s personal story\, the book is a treasure-trove of intriguing and unusual topics. Some of the book’s most thought-provoking elements are Lemann’s reflections on the anxieties of Jews in America today\, drawn from his role as co-chair of the Columbia University Task Force on Antisemitism following October 7. \nThis program is sponsored by the Library Committee\, the Women of Beth El\, and Men’s Club. \nQuestions? Please contact Robin Jacobson at librarian@adasisrael.org.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/book-chat-1018/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Learn,Library,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:20261023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T103000
DTSTAMP:20260916T192932Z
CREATED:20260915T154247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T192932Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Education Session: Raising A Future Reader
DESCRIPTION:Parents of preschoolers often find the topic of childhood literacy very stressful\, but it doesn’t have to be! Join early literacy expert Lynn Klaiman for a practical and reassuring discussion about how to start and support your child on their journey toward a lifelong love of reading! \nAfter more than 30 years in education in NYC and D.C. schools\, Lynn Klaiman has extensive experience supporting children and families. Most recently\, she was the Lower School Learning Specialist at Georgetown Day School for more than a decade. \nToday\, Lynn works privately with children and families from preschool through elementary school. Her work includes one-on-one instruction\, educational consulting\, literacy assessments\, and parent and teacher workshops. She helps families understand their child’s strengths\, identify potential roadblocks to learning\, and develop thoughtful plans for moving forward.\nTo learn more about Lynn and her work\, visit www.lynnklaimaneducation.com. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/parent-ed-1023/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Family Education,Featured Events,Learn,Preschool
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172337Z
CREATED:20260714T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172337Z
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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\n\nFollowing the service\, there will be an oneg featuring a special guest speaker. More information to come soon! \nDinner Cost: $15 per member\, $18 non-member\, $12 for children ages 6-12\, and $8 for children ages 2-5. No charge for children under 2. \nPlease register for dinner using the form below. Registration is not required to attend the service and oneg. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-1023/
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:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260810T204023Z
CREATED:20260810T204023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T204023Z
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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,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172337Z
CREATED:20260406T175735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172337Z
UID:10001660-1793988000-1793988000@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-1106/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T163230Z
CREATED:20260915T163230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T163230Z
UID:10001776-1793988000-1793993400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim 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 6\, but siblings are always welcome. \nCost: $36 per Beth El member household (up to two adults)\, $50 for non-member families (up to two adults)\, $12 per person for additional attendees ages 6 and older. \nPlease register by noon the Wednesday before the program using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-1106/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Preschool,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260819T220007Z
CREATED:20260710T164806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T220007Z
UID:10001733-1794078000-1794087000@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
DESCRIPTION: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 in 1960\, igniting one of the earliest organized interracial civil rights protests in U.S. history. Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round is the little-known story of the Jews they marched with\, Nazis they provoked\, Congressmen they inspired\, and Civil Rights leaders they became. When white Jewish suburbanites from the community near Glen Echo Amusement Park joined the Black students in picketing\, an extraordinary history-making partnership was born. \nPlease register to attend using the form below by noon on November 1. This event is open to Beth El members only. Thank you to Beyond BEENs for organizing this event for Chai Society 60+. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/film-screening-1107/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BEENs,Chai Society 60+,Featured Events,Film,Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T194500
DTSTAMP:20260714T202526Z
CREATED:20260714T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T202526Z
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SUMMARY:From Ethiopia to Israel: An Evening of Story\, Identity\, and Art
DESCRIPTION: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 Dress Up. Through a dynamic blend of storytelling\, animated visuals\, and live illustration\, they will bring to life Yossi’s personal journey from Ethiopia to Israel and the experience of building a new identity in a new homeland. This program offers a powerful look at immigration\, Ethiopian Jewish history\, and the ways personal narrative can become meaningful art. Come be part of an engaging conversation about resilience\, belonging\, and the power of storytelling. \nPlease register using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/ethiopia-1110/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Education,Featured Events,Learn,Religious School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Religious School":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172337Z
CREATED:20260714T183728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172337Z
UID:10001747-1794592800-1794603600@www.bethelmc.org
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\n\nFollowing the service\, there will be an oneg featuring a special guest speaker. More information to come soon! \nDinner Cost: $15 per member\, $18 non-member\, $12 for children ages 6-12\, and $8 for children ages 2-5. No charge for children under 2. \nPlease register for dinner using the form below. Registration is not required to attend the service and oneg. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-1113/
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:20261120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172336Z
CREATED:20260505T203535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172336Z
UID:10001685-1795199400-1795199400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-1120/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172336Z
CREATED:20260714T193126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172336Z
UID:10001749-1795462200-1795469400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
DESCRIPTION: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 from the clergy and performances by the adult and children’s choirs from both places of worship. This year\, we will gather at Beth El. The service will be followed by a small reception.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/interfaith-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Holidays,Interfaith,Music,Neshama,Pray
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172335Z
CREATED:20260406T175834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172335Z
UID:10001661-1796407200-1796407200@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-1204/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T204340Z
CREATED:20260623T202150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T204340Z
UID:10001722-1796738400-1796742000@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy
DESCRIPTION: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 Beth El\, enjoy a light snack\, and do some Jewish learning together. In December\, Hazzan Fradkin will join us\, and we’ll celebrate Hanukkah together. \nPlease register using the form below.\n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/coffee-1208/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chai Society 60+,Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Senior Caucus,Sukkot
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T163414Z
CREATED:20260915T163414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T163414Z
UID:10001777-1797012000-1797017400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim 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 6\, but siblings are always welcome. \nCost: $36 per Beth El member household (up to two adults)\, $50 for non-member families (up to two adults)\, $12 per person for additional attendees ages 6 and older. \nPlease register by noon the Wednesday before the program using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-1211/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Preschool,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T170842Z
CREATED:20260721T214928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T170842Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Historian James McAuley\, Author of "Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion"
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom as prize-winning author and historian James McAuley introduces his latest work of nonfiction. Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion offers a fresh look at Zionism\, Jewish history\, and Jewish identity at a time when these issues have taken on a new\, urgent relevance. \nBorn into the French branch of the legendary Jewish banking family\, Edmond de Rothschild was devoted to art collecting and archaeology until his passions took an unlikely turn in the 1880s. To the surprise and disapproval of many Jews and others\, he began purchasing land in Ottoman Palestine for persecuted Jewish refugees from Czarist Russia. The agricultural settlements Rothschild established lay the groundwork for what would one day become the State of Israel and also seeded some of its current complexities. \nSponsored by Beth El and Adas Israel\, with the support of the synagogue’s two Library Committees\, Adas Israel Sisterhood\, Women of Beth El\, and Beth El Men’s Club. \nCopies of Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion may be purchased at a 10 percent discount from Politics & Prose here. Enter the coupon code SPECIAL10 (no spaces) in the coupon code field when checking out. For the code to work\, you need to set up a Politics & Prose account\, but this is free and easy to do. \nQuestions? Contact Robin Jacobson at librarian@adasisrael.org \nPlease register using the form below to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/mcauley-1213/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Library,Men's Club,Online Events and Activities,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:20261218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172335Z
CREATED:20260505T203616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172335Z
UID:10001686-1797618600-1797618600@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-1218/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T163539Z
CREATED:20260915T163539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T163539Z
UID:10001778-1799431200-1799436600@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim 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 6\, but siblings are always welcome. \nCost: $36 per Beth El member household (up to two adults)\, $50 for non-member families (up to two adults)\, $12 per person for additional attendees ages 6 and older. \nPlease register by noon the Wednesday before the program using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-0108/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Preschool,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172334Z
CREATED:20260505T203651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172334Z
UID:10001687-1800037800-1800037800@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-0115/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172334Z
CREATED:20260714T183938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172334Z
UID:10001748-1801245600-1801256400@www.bethelmc.org
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\n\nFollowing the service\, there will be an oneg featuring a special guest speaker. More information to come soon! \nDinner Cost: $15 per member\, $18 non-member\, $12 for children ages 6-12\, and $8 for children ages 2-5. No charge for children under 2. \nPlease register for dinner using the form below. Registration is not required to attend the service and oneg. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0129/
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:20270205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172333Z
CREATED:20260406T180025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172333Z
UID:10001663-1801850400-1801850400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0205/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T163818Z
CREATED:20260915T163818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T163818Z
UID:10001779-1801850400-1801855800@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim 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 6\, but siblings are always welcome. \nCost: $36 per Beth El member household (up to two adults)\, $50 for non-member families (up to two adults)\, $12 per person for additional attendees ages 6 and older. \nPlease register by noon the Wednesday before the program using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-0205/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Preschool,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T204356Z
CREATED:20260623T202349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T204356Z
UID:10001723-1802872800-1802876400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy
DESCRIPTION: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 Beth El\, enjoy a light snack\, and do some Jewish learning together. In February\, Rabbi Harris will join us. \nPlease register using the form below.\n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/coffee-0217/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chai Society 60+,Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Senior Caucus,Sukkot
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172333Z
CREATED:20260505T203716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172333Z
UID:10001688-1803061800-1803061800@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-0219/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172332Z
CREATED:20260406T180246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172332Z
UID:10001664-1804269600-1804269600@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0305/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T212305Z
CREATED:20260916T212305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T212305Z
UID:10001780-1804269600-1804275000@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim 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 6\, but siblings are always welcome. \nCost: $36 per Beth El member household (up to two adults)\, $50 for non-member families (up to two adults)\, $12 per person for additional attendees ages 6 and older. \nPlease register by noon the Wednesday before the program using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-0305/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Preschool,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172332Z
CREATED:20260505T203751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172332Z
UID:10001689-1805481000-1805481000@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-0319/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bethelmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Yedid-Nefesh-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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