Featured Featured March 13 at 8:00 pm Ma’ariv and The Whole Megillah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us as Minyan Chaverim leads Ma’ariv and The Whole Megillah. This freilach and communal service is led by knowledgeable readers who like to bring some zaniness to the Megillah ...
March 16 at 11:30 am Beth El Youth Movie Day – Star Wars: Episode III Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El Youth is continuing our Star Wars Marathon with Episode III on Sunday, March 16. The plan is to begin the movie when the 4th/5th grade retreat returns. Third graders are welcome to join either the Star Wars movie, or the Lego activity from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Pizza will be served for ...
Featured Featured March 16 at 12:00 pm Tzelem LGBTQ+ Group for Teens Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El is excited to continue to partner with Moving Traditions to bring the Tzelem group for LGBTQ+ teens. This group is geared for 7th-12th graders and is meant to create a safe space for Jewish teens of all genders and sexualities to talk about the issues in their lives as teens. The next Tzelem ...
Featured Featured March 16 at 12:00 pm Bonim LEGO Day Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Bonim for a fun day of building with LEGOs. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $16/child for Bonim members and $18 for non-members. Registration deadline is Friday, March 14. Please use the form below to register. $16
Featured Featured March 16 at 12:00 pm 2025 Mah Jongg Tournament Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us at Congregation Beth El for our 2025 Mah Jongg Tournament! Lunch and registration begin at 12:00 pm, and play begins promptly at 1:00 pm. We will play three rounds for points using National Mah Jongg League cards and official rules. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle, plus first-, second-, and ... $50
Featured Featured March 16 at 2:00 pm Chug Kriah Join the Chug Kriah to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be via Zoom on Sunday, March 16, at 2:00 pm. We will be ...
Featured Featured March 16 at 3:00 pm Downsizing – Challenges and Joys Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us as Brenda Holt and Charna Kinneberg, of Moyer Move Management share stress free tips for “rightsizing” your home, whether you are planning to move now, in the future or never. After a short presentation, there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Please use the form below to RSVP.
Featured Featured March 20 at 11:45 am Senior Caucus Lunch and a Movie Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join members of the Senior Caucus on Thursday, March 20, at 11:45 am for a delicious lunch followed by a showing of the award-winning movie Dough. This drama/comedy relates the story of a Jewish baker (Jonathan Pryce) who is struggling to save the family bakery that is in danger of closing due to a lack ...
Featured Featured March 20 at 12:00 pm Jewish Museum Virtual Tour: “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt” Join us for an exciting virtual presentation by the Jewish Museum of New York, traveling back in time to 17th century Amsterdam. We will revel in art inspired by the ...
March 20 at 7:30 pm Event Series 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 meetings. Discussion/Support group ...
Featured Featured March 21 at 6:00 pm BERS Family Shabbat Dinner & Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join your Beth El Religious School friends and families for a special BERS Family Shabbat. For March, ALL BERS families are invited! Come at 6:00 pm for a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Greg Harris and join other BERS families for dinner afterwards, starting around 6:45 pm. Cost: $18 per Beth El member household (up to ...
Featured Featured March 23 at 10:00 am BERS Open House Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us Sunday, March 23, from 10:00-10:45 am to learn about BERS. Prospective parents will have time to chat with current parents and school leadership, and kids will get to participate in a mini class!* *Mini class is open to rising Kindergarten and First-grade students. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured Featured March 28 at 12:00 pm Let’s Do Lunch Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Take a break for lunch with the Women of Beth El! We're meeting up at Chop't in Wildwood Shopping Center (10307 Old Georgetown Road) on Friday, March 28, at 12:00 pm. Please register so that we know to save a seat at the table for you.
Featured Featured March 30 at 12:00 pm Canceled Beth El Teens Shadowland Field Trip Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States This event has been canceled. $25
Featured Featured March 30 at 2:00 pm Passover Painting Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Create a beautiful Miriam’s Cup or serving plate you’ll use for years to come on Sunday, March 30, at 2:00 pm. Special paints designed for glass result in vibrant pieces ... $10
Featured Featured March 31 at 9:00 am MCPS Closure Day Youth Activities Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States MCPS is closed on Monday, March 31, so we are planning activities all-day for Beth El kids, kindergarten through 12th grade! Cost is $60 for Beth El Youth members, and $70 for all other Beth El Families. At this time, staffing restricts us to only Beth El Families for this event. Our maximum capacity for ... $60
Featured Featured April 1 at 7:00 pm Event Series Jews & Brews Jews and Brews Meet with Rabbi Harris and Beth El members at World of Beer (7200 Wisconsin Ave.) for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning. Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club, ...
April 3 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 Martin Sieff leads a discussion on "When Bad News Turns Out To Be ...
Featured Featured April 6 at 8:00 am Good Deeds Day 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! The INOVA bloodmobile will be stationed near the entrance of Beth El on Sunday, April 6 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. If you need help signing up or have questions, please contact Jon ...
Featured Featured April 6 at 10:00 am Conversation with Nova Festival Survivor Gal Bukshpan Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States On October 7, 2023, Gal Bukshpan was attending the Nova Music Festival with friends when Hamas gunmen launched their deadly attack. He will share his harrowing experience and the split-second ...
Featured Featured April 6 at 12:00 pm Tzelem LGBTQ+ Group for Teens Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El is excited to continue to partner with Moving Traditions to bring the Tzelem group for LGBTQ+ teens. This group is geared for 7th-12th graders and is meant to create a safe space for Jewish teens of all genders and sexualities to talk about the issues in their lives as teens. The next Tzelem ...
Featured Featured April 6 at 2:00 pm Making Kids Snack Packs for Bethesda Help Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El on Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm, in the Zahler Social Hall to assemble kids’ snack packs at Beth El for families served by Bethesda Help. Everyone is welcome including children and teens. All materials will be provided by Women of Beth El. For more information, contact Susan Kitt at ...
April 10 at 7:15 am Siyyum for the Firstborn Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States The annual Siyyum for the Firstborn will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7:15 am. Morning Minyan will include a brief study session so that the firstborn can eat ...
Featured Featured April 10 at 5:30 pm Resilience Affinity Group Rock Bottom Brewery 7900 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States The Resilience Affinity Group is a community and support network focused on empowering Federal employees impacted by agency downsizing and restructuring, as well as contractors, suppliers, and consultants facing challenges by virtue of the secondary impacts. This Beth El group provides a safe space for sharing experiences, fostering connections, and navigating professional transitions. Together, we ...
Featured Featured April 10 at 7:00 pm Volunteering at Manna Food Center Manna Food Center 9311 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Beth El is scheduled to help sort non-perishable food donations at the Manna warehouse in Gaithersburg. We are limited to 12 volunteers age 11+.In addition to serving the greater community, ...
