Featured September 5 at 5:30 pm Back to Shul BBQ Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States It's time for our annual Back to Shul BBQ! Join us on Friday, September 5, at 5:30 pm to welcome everyone back from the summer and welcome Shabbat together as a community. There will be opportunities to reconnect with friends, eat some yummy food, see how you can get involved at Beth El this year, and hang ... $16
Featured September 19 at 6:00 pm Shabbat Together Shabbat Together: A Family Shabbat Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beth El Religious School (BERS) for a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience designed especially for children in grades K–5 and the adults who love them. $15
Featured October 9 at 7:00 pm Women of Beth El Sukkah Social Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El for our annual Sukkah Social. We’ll gather in the sukkah and then move inside for some schmoozing, noshing, and a little Sukkot-related learning from special guest speaker Paula Whyman. Whyman will share her story and answer questions. Bad Naturalist is Paula Whyman’s first book of nonfiction. Her earlier book, You May See ...
Featured October 10 at 12:00 pm Lunch in the Sukkah for Federal Workers Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El invites anyone affected by the federal government shutdown to join us for lunch on Friday, October 10, at noon. Please know that you are valued and essential to our community. Come share a meal in the sukkah, enjoy conversation, and find support and connection with our clergy and fellow congregants. Please RSVP using ...
Featured October 12 at 4:00 pm Beyond BEENs Happy Hour in the Sukkah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beyond BEENs (Beth El Empty Nesters) for our annual gathering in the sukkah. Reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Registration is now closed.
Featured October 17 at 12:00 pm Lunch with the Clergy for Federal Workers Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El invites anyone affected by the federal government shutdown to join us for lunch on Friday, October 17, at noon. Please know that you are valued and essential to our community. Come share a meal, enjoy conversation, and find support and connection with our clergy and fellow congregants. Please RSVP using the form below. ...
Featured October 21 at 7:30 pm Celebrating Sara Greenbaum Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States After 25 years of working at Beth El (eight years in the Beth El office and 17 years teaching in Beth El Preschool), Sara Greenbaum retired at the end of August. Join us on Tuesday, October 21, 7:30-9:00 pm for a celebration honoring Sara as she begins her next life adventure. RSVPs are requested by ...
Featured October 24 at 12:00 pm Lunch with the Clergy for Federal Workers Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El invites anyone affected by the federal government shutdown to join us for lunch on Friday, October 24, at noon. Please know that you are valued and essential to our community. Come share a meal, enjoy conversation, and find support and connection with our clergy and fellow congregants. Please RSVP using the form below. ...
Featured October 24 at 6:00 pm Shabbat Together Shabbat Together: A Family Shabbat Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beth El Religious School (BERS) for a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience designed especially for children in grades K–5 and the adults who love them. $15
Featured October 28 at 7:00 pm Jews & Brews Jews & Brews Join Rabbi Harris at his home for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning around the fire pit. Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club, but all Beth El members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured October 31 at 12:00 pm Lunch for Federal Workers Lunch with the Clergy for Federal Workers Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States The federal government shutdown has spread uncertainty across our country and within our community. Many of us are feeling a mixture of anxiety, disruption, and worry. Moments like this remind us just how interconnected our lives truly are. The clergy invites anyone affected by the federal government shutdown to join them for lunch on Fridays ...
Featured November 7 at 12:00 pm Lunch for Federal Workers Lunch with the Clergy for Federal Workers Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States The federal government shutdown has spread uncertainty across our country and within our community. Many of us are feeling a mixture of anxiety, disruption, and worry. Moments like this remind ...
Featured November 14 at 6:00 pm Shabbat Together Shabbat Together: A Family Shabbat Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beth El Religious School (BERS) for a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience designed especially for children in grades K–5 and the adults who love them. $15
Featured November 15 at 6:30 pm Melaveh Malkah – Escorting the Queen Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States We all need some extra joy and a chance to come together during these difficult times. In support of federal workers, contractors, businesses, families, and others who have been affected by ...
Featured November 18 at 11:45 am The American Media Today: Reflections by Journalist Hanna Gutmann Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Congregant and journalist Hanna Gutmann spent 50 years covering Washington politics for print, radio, and television outlets. Her beat included the White House, Congress, and federal agencies. She will reflect ... $10
Featured November 20 at 7:00 pm Frosting & Friends: An Evening of Sweet Creativity Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a hands-on evening led by professional baker Robin Walker, owner of Wilma Bakes Cakes. Learn pastry bag techniques and discover how different icing tips can turn ordinary cupcakes into edible art. You’ll leave with your own beautifully decorated cupcakes, a set of frosting tips, and the confidence to make your next celebration ... $18
Featured November 20 at 7:00 pm Jews & Brews Jews & Brews Tommy Joe's 7940 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Rabbi Harris at Tommy Joe’s (7940 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda) for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning. Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club, but all Beth El members ...