December 13 at 5:45 pm Beth El Youth Movie Night Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Save the date for our Beth El Youth Movie Night! Join us at 5:45 pm for Havdalah, then leave the kids with us from 6:00-9:00 pm - they'll have pizza ...
December 14 at 2:15 pm Hamantaschen Bake Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Allison and your Beth El friends for an afternoon of baking fun! We will be making hamantaschen for the snack after the Latke-Hamantasch Debate. Please RSVP using the form ...
Featured December 16 at 7:00 pm Latke-Hamantasch Debate Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States The entire Beth El community is invited to join us as our Religious School Upper School students tackle the timeless question: Which is better? The latke or the hamantasch? Come cheer on our teen debaters – who are already hard at work preparing their cases – and show support for your favorite of the two ...
Featured December 17 at 2:00 pm Coffee with the Clergy Coffee with the Clergy Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy on Wednesday, December 17, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, the afternoon of the fourth night of Hanukkah. This every-other-month gathering is an informal time to catch up with fellow congregants, hear updates about what is happening at Beth El and in the news, enjoy light refreshments, and do some ...
Featured December 17 at 7:00 pm Jews & Brews Jews & Brews Clear Skies Meadery 15201 Display Court, Rockville, MD, United States Join Rabbi Harris at Clear Skies Meadery (15201 Display Court, Rockville) for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning. Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club, but all Beth El members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured December 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 January 15, 2026 at 12:30 pm Senior Caucus Lunch and a Movie: Bad Shabbos Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Please note the new program time of 12:30 pm. An interfaith engaged couple plans a Shabbat dinner for their parents' first meeting. An unexpected event interrupts the gathering and causes ... $10
Featured January 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm Yedid Nefesh Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service with Shabbat Dinner Hosted by Family Camp 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.
Featured January 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm Beth El Gala 2026 Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Us for “A Night Out” – Beth El’s 2026 Gala! We are overjoyed to invite members, family, and friends to A Night Out, Beth El’s 2026 Gala, on Saturday, ... $180
Featured January 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm Zhava Challah Bake Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Zhava* Kickoff – Come bake with us! Join Zhava for a challah bake with Walla Challah on Thursday, January 29, at 6:30 pm. Whether you're a seasoned challah baker or a novice, there's always something new to discover! Learn a new challah recipe, mix and mingle with Zhava women over drinks and snacks, and take ... $15
Featured May 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm Kol Haneshama Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service and Congregational Shabbat Dinner 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 service blends tradition and creativity, drawing on contemporary and innovative Jewish music from around the world. 6:30 pm - Kol Haneshama Musical Service 7:30 pm ...
