Coffee with the Clergy Featured December 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm 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 ...
Let There Be Light Featured December 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on the last night of Hanukkah for a community candle lighting! Bring your own hanukkiah and add your glow to our beautifully lit lobby as we celebrate together. Let's come together for a night filled with light, laughter, music, and connection for all ages. Plus, enjoy live music with our shaliach, Yoel Gleizer, ...
Coffee with the Clergy Featured February 17 at 2:00 pm Coffee with the Clergy Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy on Tuesday, February 17, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. 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 Jewish learning together. Rabbi Harris will lead a ...
Bit O’ Megillah March 1 at 11:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States It's a mitzvah to hear the story of Purim! Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join in the Purim fun at Lisa Arber’s storytelling performance of The Runaway Hamentachen. A Beth El Purim favorite, Lisa will delight young families as she portrays each of the Purim characters in a show complete with songs ...
Megillah Madness: A Very Wicked Purim Featured March 2 at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a Wicked good time as we explore Purim’s biggest questions: Who’s truly the most popular? What happens when Esther meets King Ahasuerus? Will the Jews dance through strife, or will Haman’s loathing steal the spotlight? Come see the story unfold as the Jews define their own destiny in this Wicked Purim spectacular!
Ma’ariv and The Whole Megillah Featured March 2 at 8:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on Monday, March 2, at 8:00 pm as Minyan Chaverim leads Ma’ariv and The Whole Megillah. This lively, upbeat, and communal service is led by lay leaders who like to bring some zaniness to the Megillah experience by adding character voices and other surprises to the reading. Everyone is invited to join in ...
Morning Minyan and Full Megillah Reading March 3 at 7:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Morning minyan on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 am will also include a full reading of the Megillah. Because the minyan includes the Megillah reading, it will be a slightly longer minyan, approximately one and a half hours.
Young Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim Featured March 6 at 6:00 pm Families with Young Children Shabbat Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join other families with young children for a family friendly Shabbat service, followed by a family style dinner. We are extending the Purim celebration just a few more days – we'll sing some Purim-themed songs and have hamantaschen for dessert. Everyone is invited to come in their costumes! Please use the form below to register ... $36
