American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews Featured January 11 at 11:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States A wealthy, Protestant, powerful member of the American elite, Teddy Roosevelt was an unlikely friend to struggling Jewish immigrants. Yet across the span of his public career, Roosevelt was closely involved with Jewish issues, both domestic and foreign. Many of the quandaries Roosevelt grappled with more than a century ago feel newly relevant and urgent – ...
Women of Beth El Social Action Tea Featured January 11 at 2:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Social Action Tea: Bridging the Divide in Discussions Between Family and Communities Concerning Israel or Any Other Controversial Topic Join Women of Beth El for a panel discussion on family and community dynamics in discussing Israel and other controversial topics. The panel will include Julie Baron, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the ...
Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection January 15 at 7:30 pm Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection Kesher Nashim supports female cancer survivors and those with a new cancer diagnosis. Join Beth El women for confidential, lively discussions, friendship and support at our monthly Zoom meetings. Discussion/Support group for women newly diagnosed or survivors of cancer. One or two women from the group will be "On Call" monthly to talk to any ...
Postponed Zhava Challah Bake Featured January 29 at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Zhava* Kickoff – Come bake with us! The challah bake has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date is March 19, 7:00 pm. *Zhava is a Beth El group for “younger” women and moms with school-aged kids. This event is exclusively for Zhava members. Not yet a member of Zhava? Click here - ... $15
Shabbat Mahj January 31 at 12:30 pm Shabbat Mahj Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all Mahj players...Get your Mahj fix on Shabbat! Join us for monthly Shabbat Mahj at Beth El on the following Saturdays from 12:30pm to 2:30 pm. Email Jennifer Powers at wbe@bethelmc.org with any questions. Please sign up so we know to expect you. Hope to see you there! Click Here to Register
The Art Spy: A Conversation with Author Michelle Young Featured February 5 at 7:00 pm In The Art Spy, Michelle Young tells the thrilling, true story of Rose Valland, a World War II French resistance hero. When the Germans occupied Paris in 1940, they made the Jeu de Paume museum their headquarters for processing the art they plundered in France, mostly from Jews. The Germans allowed Valland, a museum employee, ...
Shabbat Mahj February 14 at 12:30 pm Shabbat Mahj Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all Mahj players...Get your Mahj fix on Shabbat! Join us for monthly Shabbat Mahj at Beth El on the following Saturdays from 12:30pm to 2:30 pm. Email Jennifer Powers at wbe@bethelmc.org with any questions. Please sign up so we know to expect you. Hope to see you there! Click Here to Register
Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection February 19 at 7:30 pm Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection Kesher Nashim supports female cancer survivors and those with a new cancer diagnosis. Join Beth El women for confidential, lively discussions, friendship and support at our monthly Zoom meetings. Discussion/Support group for women newly diagnosed or survivors of cancer. One or two women from the group will be "On Call" monthly to talk to any ...
Women of Beth El and Men’s Club Game Night Unplugged Featured February 21 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Game Night Unplugged at Beth El is back, bigger, bolder, and bursting with fun! Join us on Saturday, February 21, at 7:30 pm for an evening of games, laughter, and friendly competition! Bruce the Bar Game Guru returns with fan favorites like Crokinole, Sjoelbak, and Giant Connect 4, plus a few brand-new games to keep ... $25
Sisterhood Shabbat Featured February 28 at 9:15 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El on Saturday, February 28, at 9:15 am for our annual Sisterhood Shabbat honoring women within and outside of the Beth El community. This year’s Sisterhood Shabbat will feature the Celia and Audrey Resnik Memorial Lecture and honor our Golda Meir Award recipient, Sara Gordon. This year’s Gold Meir Award recipient ...
Women of Beth El Annual Membership Event Featuring the Interfaith Comedy Show Featured March 8 at 3:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States All Congregants Are Invited to Celebrate the Women of Beth El at a Happy Hour and the Interfaith Comedy Show Sunday, March 8, at Congregation Beth El. 3:00 pm: Women of Beth El presents the Interfaith Comedy Show! The full congregation is welcome to join the Women of Beth El at 3:00 pm on Sunday, ... $20
Shabbat Mahj March 14 at 12:30 pm Shabbat Mahj Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all Mahj players...Get your Mahj fix on Shabbat! Join us for monthly Shabbat Mahj at Beth El on the following Saturdays from 12:30pm to 2:30 pm. Email Jennifer Powers at wbe@bethelmc.org with any questions. Please sign up so we know to expect you. Hope to see you there! Click Here to Register
2026 Mah Jongg Tournament Featured March 15 at 12:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Please join Women of Beth El for our annual Mah Jongg Tournament! Lunch and Registration will take place from 12:00-12:45 pm. Play begins promptly at 1:00 pm and ends by 5:00 pm. Play three rounds of Mahj for points using National Mah Jongg League rules. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and 1st-, ... $50
Zhava Challah Bake Featured March 19 at 7:00 pm 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, March 19, 7:00 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 home ... $15
Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection March 19 at 7:30 pm Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection Kesher Nashim supports female cancer survivors and those with a new cancer diagnosis. Join Beth El women for confidential, lively discussions, friendship and support at our monthly Zoom meetings. Discussion/Support group for women newly diagnosed or survivors of cancer. One or two women from the group will be "On Call" monthly to talk to any ...
Schmooze ‘n Schmear Featured March 27 at 10:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Come schmooze with your community! Join Women of Beth El on Friday, March 27 for coffee, a nosh, and conversation – an uplifting way to head into Shabbat!
