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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Nigun Circle and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In the stillness of the afternoon\, between the intensity of the prayers\, gather with Hazzan Asa Fradkin\, Rabbi Rami Schwartzer\, and shaliach Yoel Gleizer to enter the quiet power of melody. Through the ancient practice of nigun—wordless\, winding song—we open the heart\, settle the spirit\, and draw close to something deeper. No experience needed; off-key voices most welcome.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/nigun-circle-0921/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Engage,High Holidays,Mindfulness,Neshama,Shaliach
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SUMMARY:High Holiday Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Yom Kippur for our High Holiday Seminar\, led by Rabbi Harris. The seminar will feature a discussion with congregant Michelle Brafman about her newest book\, Draw Near to Me. Draw Near to Me\, the sequel to Michelle’s book Swimming with Ghosts\, is a timely story about the emotional and spiritual work it takes to repair an impossible rupture in a marriage\, a family\, and the larger communities in which we live\, hope\, and love.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/high-holiday-seminar/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,High Holidays,Learn,Neshama
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SUMMARY:Joyful Living and Wise Aging
DESCRIPTION:The Joyful Living and Wise Aging course is a six session weekly class beginning in September 2026. The goal is to help participants to explore a variety of facets of aging well from a Jewish perspective. The class is participatory and experiential in nature. Acceptance into the course will be on a first come\, first served basis. \nCost of the class: $36 for Beth El members\, $50 for non-members of Beth El. \nTo apply\, contact wiseagingbethel@gmail.com. Application deadline: Friday\, September 4. The first class will take place on Wednesday\, September 23\, at 1:30 pm.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/joyful-living-0923/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Chai Society 60+,Learn,Neshama
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
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SUMMARY:Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service
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\n6:00 pm – Light Dinner\n7:00 pm – Kol Haneshama Musical Service\n8:15 pm – Sukkot Kiddush and Oneg in the Beth El Sukkah\n\nDinner Cost: $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. \nPlease register for dinner using the form below. Registration is not required to attend the service and oneg.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0925/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Kol Haneshama,Music,Neshama,Pray,Services,Shabbat
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