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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T140000
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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 Friday\, April 17\, at 12:00 pm. Please register so that we know to save a seat at the table for you!
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lunch-0417/
LOCATION:Chopt\, 10307 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260112T193130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222136Z
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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-0417/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,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:20260418T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20251215T184021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222136Z
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SUMMARY:Yah Echsof Meditation and Exploration Group
DESCRIPTION: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 comes from first understanding one’s inner Jewish self through study\, practice\, and meditation. \nThis monthly gathering adopts Reb Zalman’s path. We will use meditation\, chant\, and study to delve into our spiritual tradition and cultivate a deeper\, more meaningful connection to our Jewish identity. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yah-echsof-0418/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Featured Events,Learn,Mindfulness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260226T170100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222136Z
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SUMMARY:BERS Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a BERS Open House on Sunday\, April 19\, 10:00-11:00 am. Learn more about our dynamic school and community\, meet our clergy\, and hear firsthand from students and parents about what they love about BERS! \nPlease RSVP using the form below. Questions? Contact Education Director Elisha Frumkin at efrumkin@bethelmc.org.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/bers-open-house/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260219T194930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222135Z
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SUMMARY:Zimriyah: Celebrating Israel’s 78th Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Zimriyah 2.0\, a joyful musical celebration of Israel’s 78th Independence Day and a continuation of a new Beth El tradition. Following last year’s successful inaugural Zimriyah\, K–5th–grade students will perform beloved Israeli songs in a festive\, community-wide celebration led by our Israeli shaliach\, Yoel Gleizer. \nFree and open to the community; RSVP encouraged. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/zimriyah-0419/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Engage,Featured Events,Israel,Religious School,Shaliach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260226T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222135Z
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SUMMARY:Shiva Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:This session is for those interested in learning to lead a shiva minyan in someone’s home. Beth El members often take on this leadership role to assist in the mitzvah of nachum avelim\, comforting the mourner. Come join Rabbi Harris and Hazzan Fradkin if you would like to learn the skills and sensitivities needed to provide this comforting and important mitzvah to Beth El families. \nPlease use the form below to register by April 17.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shiva-training-0421/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Featured Events,Learn,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260116T173937Z
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SUMMARY:Book Chat: The Director by Daniel Kehlmann
DESCRIPTION:Our across-the-street neighbors\, the Bethesda United Methodist Church (BUMC) book club\, will join us at Beth El for an in-person book discussion of Daniel Kehlmann’s The Director. This novel\, based on the life of pioneering 20th century Austrian film director\, G.W. Pabst\, has earned rave reviews for its powerful\, darkly comic World War II story of art\, ego\, and bad choices. The Director raises provocative questions about the moral responsibility of artists and ordinary citizens in times of political crisis. \nThis program is sponsored by the Library Committee\, 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-0423/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,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:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260304T193144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222134Z
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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. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. The location will be sent to registrants closer to the date of the program.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/jews-brews-0423/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Men's Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20251218T174729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222133Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Together: A Family Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience designed especially for children in grades K–5 and the adults who love them. Through music\, stories\, and age-appropriate prayer\, we welcome Shabbat together\, followed by a warm\, kid-friendly dinner and community gathering. \nCost: $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. \nQuestions? Contact Education Director Elisha Frumkin at efrumkin@bethelmc.org. \nPlease use the form below to register by noon on Wednesday\, April 22. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-together-0424/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Food & Drink,Pray,Religious School,Services,Shabbat,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Religious School":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20251103T214330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222133Z
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SUMMARY:Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service with Shabbat Dinner Hosted by NuBEENs and Beyond BEENs
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\n6:30 pm – Kol Haneshama Musical Service\n7:30 pm – Shabbat Dinner hosted by the NuBEENs and Beyond BEENs empty nester groups.\n8:15 pm – Guest speaker Andrew I. Schoenholtz\n\nFollowing Shabbat dinner\, we will welcome guest speaker Andrew I. Schoenholtz\, who will discuss “A Nation of Immigrants or a Nativist Nation: Which America Will Prevail?”  \nAndrew I. Schoenholtz is a Professor from Practice at Georgetown Law\, where he co-directs the Center for Applied Legal Studies\, the asylum clinic in which students represent refugees fleeing persecution who seek asylum in the United States. He also directs the Certificate in Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies and serves as the faculty director of the Human Rights Institute. Schoenholtz has taught courses on refugee law and policy\, refugees and humanitarian emergencies\, and immigration law and policy\, as well as a practicum on the rights of detained immigrants. Prior to teaching at Georgetown\, he served as Deputy Director of the US Commission on Immigration Reform. He also practiced immigration\, asylum\, and international law with the Washington\, DC law firm of Covington & Burling. \nSchoenholtz has conducted fact-finding missions in Haiti\, Cuba\, Ecuador\, Germany\, Croatia\, Bosnia\, Malawi\, and Zambia to study root causes of forced migration\, refugee protection\, long-term solutions to mass migration emergencies\, and humanitarian relief operations. He researches and writes regularly on refugee law and policy. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a PhD from Brown University. \nThe deadline to register for dinner is 12:00 pm on Wednesday\, April 22. No RSVP required if you are only attending the service. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0424/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260326T174006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T174049Z
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SUMMARY:Café Sababa – Coffee & Community at Beth El
DESCRIPTION:Start your Sunday with great coffee and great people! Café Sababa is a pop-up Israeli-style coffee experience led by shaliach Yoel Gleizer\, offering espresso\, hafuch (latte)\, and more in a relaxed community setting. Coffee is free with optional donations to support a charitable cause\, just come\, sip\, and schmooze.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/cafe-sababa-0426/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Israel,Shaliach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260219T201744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155653Z
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SUMMARY:Economic and Demographic Developments in Israel
DESCRIPTION:Professor Avi Weiss\, President of the Taub Center in Israel\, will discuss economic and demographic developments in Israel\, drawing on the findings of the Center’s 2025 “State of the Nation” report. Professor Weiss will specifically address the impact of the current Iran war.  \nThis Zoom event is free of charge. RSVP requested by April 19.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/israel-developments-0426/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260312T154758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222132Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Get Cooking!
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El for a fun\, interfaith cooking event with members of the Church of Latter Day Saints. Our two groups will use our culinary talents to make a delicious soup that will be donated to Interfaith Works. It’ll be a great opportunity to give back to those in need while getting to know our neighbors. The event if free and open to all. For more information\, contact Jana Singer at janabsinger@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/cooking-0430/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Tikkun Olam,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20251215T215428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222132Z
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SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim
DESCRIPTION:Join other families with young children for a family friendly Shabbat service\, followed by a family style dinner! \nPlease use the form below to register for dinner by noon the Wednesday before the service takes place. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-0501/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children Shabbat,Featured Events,Nitzanim,Pray,Preschool,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260401T164632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T164632Z
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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 Wednesday\, April 29. No registration is needed to attend the service. \n \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0501/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,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:20260503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260311T210608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222131Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Mann Literary Luminaries Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual Daniel Mann Literary Luminaries Lecture featuring guest speaker Emily Tamkin\, author of Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities\, and The Influence of Soros: Politics\, Power\, and the Struggle for an Open Society. Tamkin is a journalist by trade\, and she writes and reports mostly on Jewish identities and politics\, U.S. foreign policy\, and illiberalism. \nThe Literary Luminaries Lecture series was conceived by the late Daniel Mann z”l\, a Jewish community professional and Library Committee member. He organized the first several presentations\, including our inaugural lecture in 2009\, featuring Dr. Peggy Pearlstein\, then-head of the Hebraic Section at the Library of Congress. After Daniel’s death in 2014\, the series was renamed in his memory.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lecture-0503/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,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:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20251001T163406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T232425Z
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SUMMARY:Tzelem
DESCRIPTION:Tzelem is Beth El’s group for LGBTQ+ teens. This group is geared for 7th-12th graders and is meant to create a safe space for Jewish teens of all genders and sexualities to talk about the issues in their lives as teens. For more information\, contact Allison Brown abrown@bethelmc.org. \nPlease use the form below to sign up. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/tzelem-0503/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Featured Events,Teens,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Youth":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260330T205523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T213734Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Around the World & Hebrew Experience
DESCRIPTION:Love coffee? Join Shaliach Yoel Gleizer for a unique\, hands-on coffee workshop exploring flavors from around the world\, plus learn how to order your favorite drink in Hebrew! Hosted in a warm home setting\, this experience blends culture\, language\, and great coffee. \nThe event will take place at a private home in Bethesda; address details will be shared upon registration confirmation. More similar events will be announced soon. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/coffee-workshop-0503/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Food & Drink,Israel,Learn,Shaliach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260226T180101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222131Z
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SUMMARY:Family Volunteering: Nourishing Bethesda Food Packing
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El families in packing produce and shelf-stable food for Nourishing Bethesda\, a local nonprofit operating out of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad just up Old Georgetown Road. Volunteers must be 9 years or older. We are limited to 15 participants.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/volunteering-0507/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260327T194721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T195635Z
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SUMMARY:Beth El Night at JxJ: DC Jewish Film and Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:One of the highlights of the year is almost here!  The Edlavitch DCJCC’s JxJ: DC Jewish Film and Music Festival begins on May 7 and runs through May 17. Once again\, Beth El has a special opportunity. \nNow through April 29\, tickets for the Opening Night presentation of Once Upon my Mother at Landmark Bethesda Row are reserved exclusively for Beth El members!* Join your Beth El friends and community on Thursday\, May 7 at 7:30pm\, for this special screening of Once Upon my Mother\, winner of the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film at the Miami Jewish Film Festival.   A triumphant celebration of unconditional love\, this movie is a joyful\, heartwarming family saga that radiates faith\, devotion\, and the transformative power of maternal love. \nInspired by Roland Perez’s autobiographical novel\, Once Upon My Mother is an emotionally rich and often funny drama set in 1960s France. When Esther Perez\, a spirited Moroccan-Jewish mother of six\, refuses to accept a bleak prognosis for her newborn son born with a clubfoot\, her fierce determination to help him live “normally” shapes his life well into adulthood and creates a bond that is both powerful and complicated. Featuring music by Jewish music legend Sylvie Vartan\, who appears as herself\, this vibrant cinematic gem became a major crowd-pleaser in France\, celebrating the extraordinary\, against-all-odds devotion of a mother’s love. \nDon’t miss our Third Annual Beth El Night at JxJ. Dare we say this has become a tradition! Tickets are $16 each. Purchase your tickets for the May 7 showing of Once Upon my Mother at Landmark’s Bethesda Row today! \nIf you have a Festival Pass—whether purchased or received through a donation to JxJ—you can indicate that on the registration form. If you’re unsure whether your pass is active\, we recommend double-checking with JxJ before selecting this option to ensure your registration is complete. \nTo explore other festival screenings\, click here. \n*Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday\, April 30 – so don’t wait! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/film-festival-0507/
LOCATION:Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema\, 7235 Woodmont Ave\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Engage,Featured Events,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Together: A Family Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience designed especially for children in grades K–5 and the adults who love them. Through music\, stories\, and age-appropriate prayer\, we welcome Shabbat together\, followed by a warm\, kid-friendly dinner and community gathering. \nCost: $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. \nQuestions? Contact Education Director Elisha Frumkin at efrumkin@bethelmc.org. \nPlease use the form below to register by noon on Wednesday\, May 6. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-together-0508/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Food & Drink,Pray,Religious School,Services,Shabbat,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Religious School":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260112T193220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222130Z
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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-0508/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,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:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260304T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222130Z
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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. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. The location will be sent to registrants closer to the date of the program. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/jews-brews-0512/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Men's Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20250730T161807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180523Z
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SUMMARY:Kesher Nashim: Women's Cancer Connection
DESCRIPTION:Kesher Nashim supports female cancer survivors and those with a new cancer diagnosis. Join Beth El women for confidential\, lively discussions\, friendship and support at our monthly Zoom meetings. Discussion/Support group for women newly diagnosed or survivors of cancer. One or two women from the group will be “On Call” monthly to talk to any woman interested in more information about the group. \nFor more information and to receive the Zoom link\, please contact Judy Spector.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kesher-nashim-0514/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,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:20260516T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20251215T184128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222130Z
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SUMMARY:Yah Echsof Meditation and Exploration Group
DESCRIPTION: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 comes from first understanding one’s inner Jewish self through study\, practice\, and meditation. \nThis monthly gathering adopts Reb Zalman’s path. We will use meditation\, chant\, and study to delve into our spiritual tradition and cultivate a deeper\, more meaningful connection to our Jewish identity. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yah-echsof-0516/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Featured Events,Learn,Mindfulness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260319T235335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222130Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway Revue Concert
DESCRIPTION:Broadway comes to Beth El! Join Beth El’s talented lineup of performers for this incredible afternoon of hits from your favorite Broadway Musicals. \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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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20260401T161241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142526Z
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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. Topic TBD. 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
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20250805T034259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222129Z
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SUMMARY:Support After Loss
DESCRIPTION:With a special invitation to those who have had a recent loss\, we will gather for a brief teaching and discussion led by a member of the Beth El Clergy. All are welcome to join this six-session series as often as they wish. Registration for each individual session is recommended in case there are updates. Sponsored by the Clergy and the Nichum Aveilim (Comforting mourners) Committee. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/support-after-loss-0523/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Connect,Featured Events,Support After Loss
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20251103T214610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222129Z
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SUMMARY:Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service and Congregational Shabbat Dinner
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\n6:30 pm – Kol Haneshama Musical Service\n7:30 pm – Congregational Shabbat Dinner\n8:15 pm – Guest speaker Jeffrey L. Katz\n\nAfter services and dinner\, join us as we welcome our special guest speaker\, Jeffrey L. Katz\, who will speak on “Unsettled Ground: Reflections on Germany’s Attempts to Make Amends.” \nJeffrey L. Katz is a veteran journalist with extensive experience working at newspapers\, magazines\, radio and online news\, including 15 years at NPR. His new book\, Unsettled Ground: Reflections on Germany’s Attempts to Make Amends\, is a personal take on Germany’s belated efforts to come to grips with the Holocaust. It’s a story of remembrance\, responsibility and reconciliation\, written by the son of survivors. The book is being praised as “a remarkably balanced and human portrait of the benefits and limits of reconciliation over time and space.” Katz traveled to Germany several times to explore his family’s roots and meet with local members of the country’s remembrance movement. Read more about Unsettled Ground. \nThe deadline to register for dinner is 12:00 pm on Wednesday\, May 27. No RSVP required to attend only the service and oneg. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0529/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Food & Drink,Kol Haneshama,Music,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:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153411
CREATED:20251215T215616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222129Z
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SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim
DESCRIPTION:Join other families with young children for a family friendly Shabbat service\, followed by a family style dinner! \nPlease use the form below to register for dinner by noon the Wednesday before the service takes place. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-0605/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children Shabbat,Featured Events,Nitzanim,Pray,Preschool,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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