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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:The first Shir Yachad of the season will now take place in November. We look forward to coming together with you then! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-1009/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neshama,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim families for an interactive Shabbat service and song experience. Shabbat songs and prayers will be followed by dinner.  This event is best for children under age 6\, but siblings are always welcome. \nCost: $36 per Beth El member household (up to two adults)\, $50 for non-member families (up to two adults)\, $12 per person for additional attendees ages 6 and older. \nPlease register by noon the Wednesday before the program using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-1009/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Preschool,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service & Blessing of the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings. \nJoin us at the October 16 service for a special Blessing of the Animals in honor of Parshat Noach. We’ll celebrate the beloved animals in our lives and offer a blessing for them (while they stay cozy at home). After the blessing\, take home a rainbow ribbon\, a sign of God’s covenant with all living creatures\, to tie to a collar\, cage\, tank\, stable\, or scratch pad.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-1016/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Neshama,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T104500
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SUMMARY:Junior Junior Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us one Saturday a month for the Junior\, Junior Congregation for children in 3rd-5th grades and their families. Students will lead the service and act out the Torah portion followed by a discussion. All are welcome to join us for this new service! Our first gathering will take place on October 17 at 10:45 am. \nPlease RSVP so we know to expect you!
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/jr-jr-congregation-1017/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Education,Pray,Services,Shabbat
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Religious School":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000
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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 – Oneg with guest speaker\n\nFollowing the service\, we will welcome Izzy Klein\, who will speak on “When and Why Did it Become Politically Popular to be Anti-Zionist?” \nIsrael “Izzy” Klein is a co-founder of the Klein/Johnson Group\, a bipartisan lobbying and public policy firm located in Washington\, DC. He’s an expert at helping businesses\, associations\, and nonprofits manage complex public policy issues across Washington\, D.C.\, and has been voted perennially a Top Lobbyist in The Hill’s annual rankings. \nKlein is a veteran of both sides of the U.S. Capitol\, including serving as the senior communications strategist for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)\, where he steered a high-energy operation on a broad portfolio of issues related to the Finance\, Banking\, and Judiciary Committees. His previous work included serving as Managing Partner for Roberti Global and as a Principal in the Podesta Group. \nKlein is also a founding board member and the political committee chair of the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA)\, a leading political force for Jewish Democrats. He also has been serving as Chairman of the Political Committee and is on the Executive Committee at JDCA. \nKlein holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in government and theology and serves on the board for its Institute of Politics. Klein has been published or quoted as a political and policy expert by The New York Times\, The Hill\, Politico\, Bloomberg News\, Financial Times\, The Boston Globe\, and other media outlets. \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. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-1023/
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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SUMMARY:Purple Shabbat & Tikkun Olam Shabbat: Q&A with Debbie Feinstein
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Shabbat\, October 24\, at 9:15 am for our Purple Shabbat and Tikkun Olam Shabbat. We will honor synagogue members who currently lead\, or have previously led\, Tikkun Olam initiatives on behalf of our community\, while highlighting the many volunteer efforts that embody our congregation’s commitment to social action. As part of that commitment\, and in recognition of Purple Shabbat\, an initiative of the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse\, we will also observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month in partnership with Montgomery County. \nOur Sermon will be delivered by congregant Debbie Feinstein\, senior assistant state’s attorney and chief of the Special Victims Division for Montgomery County. Following the kiddush luncheon\, at 12:30 pm\, Debbie will lead a Q&A and community discussion exploring themes from her Sermon\, including ways we can foster healthy relationships\, address domestic violence\, and support the important work of the Family Justice Center.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-speaker-1024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Shabbat,Tikkun Olam
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