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SUMMARY:Songs Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El for a warm and relaxing summer evening filled with music\, connection\, and community under the stars. Enjoy light bites\, socializing\, and live music in a Wolftrap-like setting at a congregant’s home. Bring blankets and beach chairs! Beth El Shaliach Yoel Gleizer and Danielle Sultan will share beloved songs\, beautiful melodies\, and a touch of Israeli spirit. Whether you come to sing along\, unwind with friends\, or enjoy a magical evening under the stars\, we would love to have you there! \nOpen to all but registration is required (address given upon registration). Please use the form below to register. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/stars-0716/
CATEGORIES:Connect,Israel,Music,Shaliach,Summer at Beth El,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El: Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El for a special three-session edition of Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel at Congregation Beth El. Enjoy coffee\, conversation\, practical Hebrew\, Israeli culture\, and community in a relaxed café-style setting. Sessions take place on May 28\, June 11\, and June 25 from 7:00–8:30 pm. \nThis series is perfect for Women of Beth El members who want to: \n\nFeel more confident speaking Hebrew\nLearn useful\, real-world Hebrew phrases\nConnect to Israeli culture through coffee\, stories\, and music\nPractice Hebrew in a fun\, social\, and supportive environment\nPractice Hebrew at your pace\nEnjoy coffee and conversation\nFind community at Beth El\n\nNo prior Hebrew knowledge required; all levels welcome! This is a drop-in class\, which means you can attend as few or as many sessions as you like\, but please register for each date separately so that we have an accurate head count. Please use the form below to sign up for June 25. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hebrew-0625/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Shaliach,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
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CREATED:20260424T161552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T163129Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El: Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El for a special three-session edition of Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel at Congregation Beth El. Enjoy coffee\, conversation\, practical Hebrew\, Israeli culture\, and community in a relaxed café-style setting. Sessions take place on May 28\, June 11\, and June 25 from 7:00–8:30 pm. \nThis series is perfect for Women of Beth El members who want to: \n\nFeel more confident speaking Hebrew\nLearn useful\, real-world Hebrew phrases\nConnect to Israeli culture through coffee\, stories\, and music\nPractice Hebrew in a fun\, social\, and supportive environment\nPractice Hebrew at your pace\nEnjoy coffee and conversation\nFind community at Beth El\n\nNo prior Hebrew knowledge required; all levels welcome! This is a drop-in class\, which means you can attend as few or as many sessions as you like\, but please register for each date separately so that we have an accurate head count. Please use the form below to sign up for June 11. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hebrew-0611/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Shaliach,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T163111Z
CREATED:20260113T185426Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El: Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of Beth El for a special three-session edition of Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel at Congregation Beth El. Enjoy coffee\, conversation\, practical Hebrew\, Israeli culture\, and community in a relaxed café-style setting. Sessions take place on May 28\, June 11\, and June 25 from 7:00–8:30 pm. \nThis series is perfect for Women of Beth El members who want to: \n\nFeel more confident speaking Hebrew\nLearn useful\, real-world Hebrew phrases\nConnect to Israeli culture through coffee\, stories\, and music\nPractice Hebrew in a fun\, social\, and supportive environment\nPractice Hebrew at your pace\nEnjoy coffee and conversation\nFind community at Beth El\n\nNo prior Hebrew knowledge required; all levels welcome! This is a drop-in class\, which means you can attend as few or as many sessions as you like\, but please register for each date separately so that we have an accurate head count. Please use the form below to sign up for May 28. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hebrew-0528/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Shaliach,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
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SUMMARY:Hearing Men's Voices
DESCRIPTION:Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as Yoel Gleizer\, our Beth El shaliach\, leads a discussion on “Bridging Israeli and American Cultures.”\n \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-0507/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Connect,Featured Events,Israel,Men's Club,Online Events and Activities,Shaliach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T190000
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SUMMARY:Chug Kriah
DESCRIPTION:Chug Kriah meets regularly to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be on Sunday\, May 3\, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. We will complete our discussion of Yonim b’Trafalgar (Pigeons at Trafalgar Square) by Sami Michael. For more information including the Zoom link\, please contact Bill Kanter at kanterdsw@aol.com.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/chug-kriah-0503/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Affinity Groups,Israel,Learn
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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/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Food & Drink,Israel,Learn,Shaliach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T141500
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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.  \nThank you to those donors who have made meaningful contributions to Beth El’s Israel Program Fund\, which supports this online event. \nThis Zoom event is free of charge. Please RSVP using the form below.
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T090000
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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. \nThis program is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors to the Israel Program Fund.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/cafe-sababa-0426/
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Israel,Shaliach
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