Featured August 10 at 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Summer Blood Drive Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Did you know that one pint of blood can save up to three lives? Giving blood is easy and (mostly) painless! Inova will be at Beth El on Sunday, August 10, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Bender Social Hall. Inova Blood Donor Services is currently experiencing a critical shortage of blood, particularly ...
Featured August 13 at 4:30 pm BERS Ice Cream Social Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for ice cream at Beth El! We'll have all the fixing for an ice cream sundae bar, the gaga pit, and music. Stop by for a bite and ...
Featured August 16 at 12:30 pm Summer Meditation in the Park Greenwich Neighborhood Park 8400 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Unplug from the noise of the week and reconnect with yourself, with community, and with the spirit of Shabbat. Join Hazzan Fradkin for a soulful Shabbat afternoon experience in nature. Through texts from Mussar (Jewish ethics), mindful walking, chant, and guided meditation, we’ll explore teachings that invite reflection, presence, and deep relaxation. No prior experience necessary, ...
Featured August 22 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Bring your four-legged friends to the Beth El parking lot on Friday, August 22, at 6:30 pm for a very special dog-friendly Friday Night Shabbat service. All well-behaved, socialized dogs are welcome, but they must remain on their leashes at all times. Don’t have a dog? No problem! All dog-loving friends and family are welcome.
Featured August 23 at 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Meditation Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Begin your Shabbat with intention, stillness, and spiritual grounding. Join Hazzan Fradkin for a 30-minute meditative experience that weaves together guided meditation, sacred chant, and themes of gratitude, presence, and renewal. Whether you’re a regular meditator or trying it for the first time, this peaceful practice is a beautiful way to enter the rhythm of ...
Featured September 1 at 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Montgomery County Interfaith 5k Come join your Beth El friends as we run, walk, or crawl the MoCo Interfaith 5k to show our support for our interfaith neighbors and increase tolerance throughout the county. Click here to join the Beth El of MoCo team
September 3 at 9:30 am Ancient Rabbinic Law Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Dive into the heart of Jewish wisdom! Join Rabbi Megdal each week for lively, thought-provoking discussions that bring Jewish practice, history, and culture to life, guided by the Mishnah, the ...
Featured September 3 at 11:45 am Senior Caucus End-of-Summer BBQ Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Start the Fall off with a blast at our annual Senior Caucus BBQ! Come schmooze with the clergy and Ricardo, catch up with friends after the summer, and treat yourself to a delicious barbecue lunch. Then enjoy live musical entertainment by the Machaya Klezmer Band. This popular local group will have you singing along and tapping ... $10
September 4 at 7:30 pm Hearing Men’s Voices Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as Paul Horn leads a discussion of "Retirement - Is It What You Expected?" ...
Featured September 5 at 5:30 pm Back to Shul BBQ Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States It's time for our annual Back to Shul BBQ! Join us on Friday, September 5, at 5:30 pm to welcome everyone back from the summer and welcome Shabbat together as a community. There will be opportunities to reconnect with friends, eat some yummy food, see how you can get involved at Beth El this year, and hang ... $16
Featured September 8 at 7:00 pm Israeli Author Maya Arad in Conversation with Lauren Strauss Celebrated Israeli author Dr. Maya Arad will introduce Happy New Years, the second of her books of fiction to be translated into English following The Hebrew Teacher, winner of a ...
Featured September 12 at 6:00 pm Shir Yachad Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with joy and warmth.
Featured September 13 at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Women of Beth El Elul Shabbat Study Gather with Women of Beth El to reconnect and learn in preparation for the Days of Awe. We will study and have refreshments to celebrate Elul. Rabbi Megdal will present a talk, "Elul Is About Love," inspired by Rabbi Shai Held's new book, Judaism Is About Love. There is no cost to attend, but we ...
Featured September 13 at 8:30 pm Selichot Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Cantor Labovitz and Hazzan Fradkin for a service focusing on renewal and healing in the new year. Each Rosh Hashanah we have the opportunity to look inward, make amends and find ways to repair our relationships. Join us for this scared tradition of Selichot as prepare for the work of the New Year. 8:30 ...
Featured September 14 at 1:00 pm Shofar Blowing Workshop Greenwich Neighborhood Park 8400 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a hands-on Shofar Blowing Class where tradition comes to life! Whether you're preparing for the High Holidays or simply want to explore this powerful mitzvah, this class offers step-by-step guidance on how to blow the shofar. Open to all ages and skill levels, no prior experience needed. Come learn the technique, meaning, and spiritual significance ...
September 18 at 7:30 pm Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection 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 ...
Featured September 19 at 6:00 pm Shabbat Together Shabbat Together: A Family Shabbat Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beth El Religious School (BERS) for a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience designed especially for children in grades K–5 and the adults who love them. $15
Featured September 19 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kol Haneshama Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on Friday, September 19 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. 6:00 pm - Light Dinner 7:00 ...
Featured September 25 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Volunteering at Manna Food Center Manna Food Center 9311 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Beth El volunteers will pack boxes of non-perishable food at the Manna warehouse in Gaithersburg for distribution to the needy in Montgomery County. We are limited to 12 volunteers age 11+.In addition to serving the greater community, one of the goals is to give all Beth El parents a way to participate with their children ...
September 27 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Shabbat Mahj Shabbat Mahj Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all Mahj Players...Get Your Mahj Fix on Shabbat! Please join us for once a month Shabbat Mahj at Beth El from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Email Jennifer Powers at wbe@bethelmc.org with any questions. Hope to see you there! Click here to sign up
September 28 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Conversation and Coffee on the Capital Crescent Trail Join the Women of Beth El for a walk down the Capital Crescent Trail and then for coffee at Starbucks afterwards (ladies only please). We will have three pace groups (brisk, medium, and leisurely walkers). Meet at the base of the trail in downtown Bethesda near Ourisman Honda. Registration is appreciated so that we can ...
Featured September 28 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Forgiveness, Reflection, and Songs with Shaliach Yoel Gleizer Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a meaningful gathering that bridges spirituality, Israeli culture, and personal reflection led by shaliach Yoel Gleizer as we prepare for the High Holidays. Our program will include: Experiencing Yom Kippur in Israel: an introduction to the unique atmosphere of the day, quiet streets, children riding bicycles, and a powerful sense of national ...
Featured September 28 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Shevet Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Shevet is a monthly program designed for seventh grade boys and youth who identify with boyhood or outside the gender binary. In this supportive group, participants build friendships and explore what it means to grow into their own identity—talking about real-life topics like masculinity, friendships, emotions, and Jewish values. Guided by a trained adult mentor, ...
Featured October 2 at 3:30 pm Support After Loss Support After Loss Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States With a special invitation to those who have had a recent loss, we will gather for a brief teaching and discussion led by a member of the Beth El Clergy. All are welcome to join this six-session series as often as they wish. Registration for each individual session is recommended in case there are updates. ...
October 2 at 3:30 pm - 4:25 pm High Holiday Seminar: Overcoming Hatred in Scripture: Teshuvah in Action Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States How can sacred texts that once fueled division become sources of healing and respect? Join Rabbi Megdal and Dr. Heather Miller Rubens for a powerful conversation on the Jewish value of teshuvah—repentance, repair, and return—as a lens for reinterpreting difficult biblical passages. Together, they’ll explore how religious communities have begun the work of rereading scripture with ...
