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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T123000
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SUMMARY:Yah Echsof Meditation and Exploration Group
DESCRIPTION:Yah Echsof is the name of a well known Hasidic Shabbat Table Song that means “God I long for you\, for your Shabbat.” \nWhile classical Jewish teaching suggests “Naaseh V’Nishmah” (“first we do\, then we understand”)\, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi\, founder of Jewish Renewal\, advocated for an alternative approach. He believed that profound connection comes from first understanding one’s inner Jewish self through study\, practice\, and meditation. \nThis monthly gathering adopts Reb Zalman’s path. We will use meditation\, chant\, and study to delve into our spiritual tradition and cultivate a deeper\, more meaningful connection to our Jewish identity. \nPlease RSVP using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yah-echsof-0103/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Learn,Mindfulness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T153000
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SUMMARY:Chug Kriah
DESCRIPTION:Chug Kriah meets regularly to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be on Sunday\, January 4\, at 2:00 pm at a member’s home in suburban Maryland. We will be reading Aravim Rokdim (Dancing Arabs) by Sayed Qashu. The author is an Israeli Arab. For more information including meeting location\, please contact Bill Kanter at kanterdsw@aol.com.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/chug-kriah-0104/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Affinity Groups,Featured Events,Israel,Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
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SUMMARY:Chug Kriah
DESCRIPTION:Chug Kriah meets regularly to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be on Sunday\, January 18\, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. We will complete our reading of Aravim Rokdim (Dancing Arabs) by Sayed Qashu. The author is an Israeli Arab. For more information including meeting location\, please contact Bill Kanter at kanterdsw@aol.com.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/chug-kriah-0118/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Affinity Groups,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Online Events and Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251111T223333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T223333Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing Men's Voices
DESCRIPTION:Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as Dennis Askwith leads a discussion of “Why Are We Here?” \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-0108/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Connect,Featured Events,Men's Club,Online Events and Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251218T174130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T021630Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Together: A Family Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience designed especially for children in grades K–5 and the adults who love them. Through music\, stories\, and age-appropriate prayer\, we welcome Shabbat together\, followed by a warm\, kid-friendly dinner and community gathering.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-together-0109/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Pray,Religious School,Services,Shabbat,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Religious School":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20250919T173847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180538Z
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SUMMARY:Scholar in Residence Weekend: Shabbat Dinner and Discussion with Masua Sagiv
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, January 9 for the kick off of our Scholar in Residence Weekend with Dr. Masua Sagiv of the Shalom Hartman Institute. We will welcome Shabbat together at 6:30 pm\, followed by a congregational Shabbat Dinner at 7:30 pm. After dinner\, we will hear from Scholar in Residence Masua Sagiv\, who will speak on “Divisions and Compromise in Israeli Society: What Will Happen in the Elections?” \nDr. Masua Sagiv is a Senior Faculty member of the Shalom Hartman Institute based in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Koret Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewish and Israel Studies at the Helen Diller Institute\, U.C. Berkeley. Sagiv’s scholarly work focuses on the development of contemporary Judaism in Israel\, as a culture\, religion\, nationality\, and as part of Israel’s identity as a Jewish and democratic state. Her research explores the role of law\, state actors\, and civil society organizations in promoting social change across diverse issues: shared society\, religion and gender\, religion and state\, and Jewish peoplehood. \n\n6:30 pm – Erev Shabbat Service\n7:30 pm – Shabbat Dinner and Discussion\n\nSagiv will also speak on January 10 after Shabbat services and kiddush. \nDinner registration is now closed.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/scholar-0109/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Pray,Scholar in Residence,Services,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T123000
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SUMMARY:Scholar in Residence Weekend: Shabbat Discussion with Masua Sagiv
DESCRIPTION:Join us after services on Saturday\, January 10\, at 12:30 pm for a Shabbat Discussion with our Scholar in Residence guest speaker\, Dr. Masua Sagiv. She will speak on “Is Everything Going to Change? Israel After the Ceasefire.” \nDr. Masua Sagiv is a Senior Faculty member of the Shalom Hartman Institute based in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Koret Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewish and Israel Studies at the Helen Diller Institute\, U.C. Berkeley. Sagiv’s scholarly work focuses on the development of contemporary Judaism in Israel\, as a culture\, religion\, nationality\, and as part of Israel’s identity as a Jewish and democratic state. Her research explores the role of law\, state actors\, and civil society organizations in promoting social change across diverse issues: shared society\, religion and gender\, religion and state\, and Jewish peoplehood. \nPlease use the form below to register. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-discussion-0110/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community Events,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Scholar in Residence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20250827T161622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180537Z
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SUMMARY:Amer­i­can Mac­cabee: Theodore Roo­sevelt and the Jews
DESCRIPTION: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 – the limits of free speech\, the place of diversity in hiring decisions\, immigration\, and the role of the United States in confronting humanitarian issues in foreign countries. Dr. Andrew Porwancher\, author of American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews\, will be in conversation with TV political and legal analyst Michael Zeldin\, host of the public affairs podcast “That Said with Michael Zeldin.” \nCopies of American Maccabee are available through Politics & Prose at a 10 percent discount. Click here and insert the coupon code SPECIAL10 (no spaces) in the field labelled “Apply Coupon.” You will then have the option of either picking up the book at the store or having it shipped. You must create a free P&P account (easy to do) to order the book. \nThis program is sponsored by the Library Committee\, Women of Beth El\, and Men’s Club\, in partnership with Adas Israel Congregation’s Library and Sisterhood. \nPlease use the form below to register for the Zoom information.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/american-maccabee-0111/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community Events,Featured Events,Learn,Library,Men's Club,Online Events and Activities,Women of Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251001T163046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180703Z
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SUMMARY:Tzelem
DESCRIPTION:Tzelem is Beth El’s 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. For more information\, contact Allison Brown abrown@bethelmc.org. \nPlease use the form below to sign up. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/tzelem-0111/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Featured Events,Teens,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Youth":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180536Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El Social Action Tea
DESCRIPTION:Social Action Tea: Bridging the Divide in Discussions Between Family and Communities Concerning Israel or Any Other Controversial Topic \nJoin 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 treatment of and work with adults\, adolescents\, and their families\, and Rob Fersh\, congregant and founder of Convergence\, a nonprofit promoting consensus solutions. The program is free and open to all\, but registration is required. \nPlease register by January 8 using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/tea-0111/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Library,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251103T213129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180536Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Caucus Lunch and a Movie: Bad Shabbos
DESCRIPTION:Please note the new program time of 12:30 pm. An interfaith engaged couple plans a Shabbat dinner for their parents’ first meeting. An unexpected event interrupts the gathering and causes cultural and familial issues to rise to the surface. You may have heard about this popular Jewish-themed comedy that played at packed theaters during the past year. \nEveryone is welcome to Join the Senior Caucus for lunch and the movie. Enjoy some laughs\, and see for yourself what the buzz was all about. In English\, 1 hour 24 minutes. \nCost:$10 per person. Please use the form below to register by noon on Tuesday\, January 13. There is no cost to attend the movie only\, which begins at 1:30 pm\, but please tell Ricardo you are coming to the film at rmunster@bethelmc.org. \nil
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lunch-0115/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Film,Food & Drink,Senior Caucus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Senior Caucus":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20250730T161350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T164018Z
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SUMMARY:Kesher Nashim: Women's Cancer Connection
DESCRIPTION: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 woman interested in more information about the group. \nFor more information and to receive the Zoom link\, please contact Judy Spector.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kesher-nashim/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Online Events and Activities,Women of Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251215T215009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T000456Z
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SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim
DESCRIPTION:Join other families with young children for a family friendly Shabbat service\, followed by a family style dinner! \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-0116/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children Shabbat,Featured Events,Nitzanim,Pray,Preschool,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251119T193656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T000422Z
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SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service with Shabbat Dinner Hosted by Family Camp
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your weekend with the soulful Yedid Nefesh Friday night service led by Rabbi Megdal at 6:30 pm\, followed by a warm and welcoming Shabbat dinner hosted by Family Camp at 7:30 pm. Reconnect with old friends\, make new ones\, and savor an evening filled with good food\, good company\, and the spirit of community. \nDinner Cost: $23 per member\, $28 non-member\, $12 for children ages 6-12\, and $8 for children ages 2-5. No charge for children under 2. Family Max: $80. \nRegistration for dinner is now closed\, but all are welcome to join us for services.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-0116/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Music,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:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251218T195033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180535Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Manna Food Center
DESCRIPTION: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 in need of up 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 (age 11 and older) in community service. SSL hours are available. Please contact Jonathan Epstein at jonathan.epstein@hklaw.com to register or for more information.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/manna-0120/
LOCATION:Manna Food Center\, 9311 Gaither Rd\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Green Tikkun,Men's Club,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T235900
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251117T170141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T163703Z
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SUMMARY:Beth El Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for “A Night Out” – Beth El’s 2026 Gala! \nWe are overjoyed to invite members\, family\, and friends to A Night Out\, Beth El’s 2026 Gala\, on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:30 pm.  Come join our vibrant community for an evening full of connection\, entertainment\, and spirit. The evening will feature a lively performance by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos\, a Tel Aviv-style nightclub after party\, the return of our Silent Auction\, and more! Click here for detailed information and fill out the form below to join us! \nView the Silent Auction – Open January 18-26        Pre-Purchase Gala Gelt \n  \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/gala-2026/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251106T234838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T202210Z
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SUMMARY:Zhava Challah Bake
DESCRIPTION:Zhava* Kickoff – Come bake with us! \nThe challah bake has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date is March 19\, 7:00 pm. \n*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 – it’s free to join!
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/challah-0129/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Food & Drink,Zhava
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women of Beth El - Zhava":MAILTO:wbe@bethelmc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251103T213859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182924Z
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SUMMARY:Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service with Artist-in-Residence Micah Hendler
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 with Artist-in-Residence Micah Hendler\n8:15 pm – Oneg with guest speaker Miranda Bogen\n\nMicah Hendler\, son of longtime congregants Clifford Hendler and Deborah Neipris\, is the founder of The Jerusalem Youth Chorus and Beth El’s own acapella group\, Marak Hayom. He returns to Beth El as artist in residence for Shabbat Shirah to share his inspirational approach to community building through singing and shared dialogue. Micah will join the Kol Haneshama service for a special presentation about his life work and mission of promoting peace and dialogue through music and leading us in an inspirational Friday night musical experience. \nAfter services\, we welcome Miranda Bogen\, founding director of the Center for Democracy & Technology AI Governance Lab. Bogen will speak on “The End of the World as We Know It? Competing Visions of How AI Will Shape the Future and What We Can Do About It.” \nMiranda Bogen is the founding director of the AI Governance Lab at the Center for Democracy & Technology\, where she leads a team working to develop and promote the adoption of robust\, technically-informed solutions for the effective regulation and governance of AI systems. Miranda has led work at the intersection of policy and AI fairness and governance in senior roles in industry and civil society\, and her research on the potential for discrimination in personalized advertising and the role of artificial intelligence in the hiring process has been cited widely and has informed both policymaking and civil rights enforcement. Her writing and work have been featured on NPR\, Reuters and Last Week Tonight\, and in the Harvard Business Review\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Atlantic\, The Economist\, and other major outlets. She holds a Masters from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University with a focus on international technology policy\, and she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA with degrees in political science and middle eastern & north African studies. \nRegistration for dinner is now closed\, but all are welcome to attend the service and oneg.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0130/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Kol Haneshama,Music,Pray,Services,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251205T001322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180533Z
UID:10001546-1769850900-1769850900@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Shirah with Artist-in-Residence Micah Hendler
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Shirah celebrates Moses and Miriam’s song as they cross the sea of reeds and celebrate their freedom. Micah Hendler\, son of longtime congregants Clifford Hendler and Deborah Neipris\, is the founder of The Jerusalem Youth Chorus and Beth El’s own acapella group\, Marak Hayom. He returns to Beth El as artist in residence for Shabbat Shirah to bring his unique blend of acapella expertise and the power of communal singing to our Shabbat morning service for a special musical and prayer experience. Please join us ready to share your voice with our community.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-shirah/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Music,Pray,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20260130T172154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172154Z
UID:10001599-1769862600-1769869800@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Mahj
DESCRIPTION: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! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-mahj-0131/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Women of Beth El
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20260113T184824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T184431Z
UID:10001586-1770199200-1770204600@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Cafe Ivrit: Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Hebrew at Beth El\, led by our Israeli Shaliach\, Yoel Gleizer\, is a relaxed\, welcoming space to practice conversational Hebrew while enjoying great coffee and good company. Each session blends everyday Hebrew\, Israeli culture\, music\, humor\, and real-life conversation\, with a strong emphasis on connection and community. \nThis series is perfect for anyone who wants to: \n\nFeel more confident speaking Hebrew\nLearn useful\, real-world Hebrew phrases\nConnect to Israeli culture through coffee\, stories\, and music\nPractice Hebrew in a fun\, social\, and supportive environment\nPractice Hebrew at your pace\nEnjoy coffee and conversation\nFind community at Beth El\n\nNo prior Hebrew knowledge required; all levels welcome! This is a drop-in class\, which means you can attend as few or as many sessions as you like\, but you must register for each date separately. Please use the form below to sign up for February 4.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hebrew-0204/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Shaliach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251111T181421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180532Z
UID:10001535-1770318000-1770321600@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:The Art Spy:  A Conversation with Author Michelle Young
DESCRIPTION: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\, to remain at work\, assuming she was a lowly functionary who could oversee the building’s maintenance. They didn’t know she was an art expert\, understood German\, had a photographic memory\, and was working with the French Resistance to secretly track and sabotage German art thefts. \nCopies of The Art Spy are available through Politics & Prose at a 10 percent discount. Click here and insert the coupon code SPECIAL10 (no spaces) in the field labelled “Apply Coupon.” You will then have the option of either picking up the book at the store or having it shipped. You must create a free P&P account (easy to do) to order the book. \nThis program is sponsored by the Library Committee\, Women of Beth El\, and Men’s Club\, in partnership with Adas Israel Congregation’s Library and Sisterhood. \nPlease use the form below to register for the Zoom information.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/art-spy-0205/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Learn,Library,Men's Club,Online Events and Activities,Women of Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251210T190904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180532Z
UID:10001550-1770319800-1770325200@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Hearing Men's Voices
DESCRIPTION:Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as David Margulies leads a discussion on “Phantasia\, Aphantasia\, and Hyperphantasia – Differing Images of God.”\n \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hmv-0205/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Connect,Featured Events,Men's Club,Online Events and Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251215T215147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180532Z
UID:10001559-1770400800-1770400800@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Young Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim
DESCRIPTION:Join other families with young children for a family friendly Shabbat service\, followed by a family style dinner! \nPlease use the form below to register for dinner by noon the Wednesday before the service takes place. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-shabbat-0206/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children Shabbat,Featured Events,Nitzanim,Pray,Preschool,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Preschool":MAILTO:bepsboardchair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20250805T034055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180531Z
UID:10001409-1770467400-1770467400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Support After Loss
DESCRIPTION: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. Sponsored by the Clergy and the Nichum Aveilim (Comforting mourners) Committee. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/support-after-loss-0207/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Connect,Featured Events,Support After Loss
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20260122T171225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195244Z
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SUMMARY:Family Camp Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beth El family camp co-chairs on February 8 between 9:30 and 10:45 am for an open house in the Beth El library to learn more about family camp\, happening over Memorial Day weekend at Camp Saginaw in Pennsylvania. Learn more about what to expect and have your questions answered. For more information\, reach out to Stephanie Grosser at stephaniefaith@gmail.com. \nPlease RSVP using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/family-camp-0208/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Education,Featured Events,Learn,Summer Family Fun,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251001T163126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180402Z
UID:10001490-1770552000-1770555600@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Tzelem
DESCRIPTION:Tzelem is Beth El’s 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. For more information\, contact Allison Brown abrown@bethelmc.org. \nPlease use the form below to sign up. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/tzelem-0208/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beth El Youth,Connect,Featured Events,Teens,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Youth":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20260113T185009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182704Z
UID:10001588-1770805800-1770811200@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Cafe Ivrit: Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Hebrew at Beth El\, led by our Israeli Shaliach\, Yoel Gleizer\, is a relaxed\, welcoming space to practice conversational Hebrew while enjoying great coffee and good company. Each session blends everyday Hebrew\, Israeli culture\, music\, humor\, and real-life conversation\, with a strong emphasis on connection and community. \nThis series is perfect for anyone who wants to: \n\nFeel more confident speaking Hebrew\nLearn useful\, real-world Hebrew phrases\nConnect to Israeli culture through coffee\, stories\, and music\nPractice Hebrew in a fun\, social\, and supportive environment\nPractice Hebrew at your pace\nEnjoy coffee and conversation\nFind community at Beth El\n\nNo prior Hebrew knowledge required; all levels welcome! This is a drop-in class\, which means you can attend as few or as many sessions as you like\, but you must register for each date separately. Please use the form below to sign up for February 11. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hebrew-0211/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Israel,Learn,Shaliach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20251215T183202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180531Z
UID:10001552-1771072200-1771075800@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Yah Echsof Meditation and Exploration Group
DESCRIPTION:While classical Jewish teaching suggests “Naaseh V’Nishmah” (“first we do\, then we understand”)\, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi\, founder of Jewish Renewal\, advocated for an alternative approach. He believed that profound connection comes from first understanding one’s inner Jewish self through study\, practice\, and meditation. \nThis monthly gathering adopts Reb Zalman’s path. We will use meditation\, chant\, and study to delve into our spiritual tradition and cultivate a deeper\, more meaningful connection to our Jewish identity. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yah-echsof-0214/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Featured Events,Learn,Mindfulness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171647
CREATED:20260130T175752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T175752Z
UID:10001600-1771072200-1771079400@www.bethelmc.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Mahj
DESCRIPTION: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! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shabbat-mahj-0214/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Women of Beth El
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