Fear No Pharaoh: American Jews and the Civil War Featured March 16 at 7:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States In 1860, there were 150,000 Jews living in the United States. How did this small minority, mostly recent immigrants, react to the fierce national debate over slavery? During his virtual visit, Richard Kreitner, author of Fear No Pharaoh: American Jews, the Civil War, and the Fight to End Slavery, will introduce noteworthy Jewish individuals who ...
Mental Health Professionals Breakfast Study Group Featured March 18 at 8:15 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States We invite Beth El Mental Health Professionals, both working and retired, to join us in person at Beth El for our Mental Health Professionals Study Group. Come for breakfast and a stimulating discussion of clinical issues viewed through a Jewish lens. Dr. Carol Miller will facilitate "What's So Great About Forgiveness?" with Hazzan Fradkin on ... $5
Lunch and a Program: Misconceptions in Nutrition Advice Featured March 19 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Senior Caucus for lunch and a program on Misconceptions in Nutrition Advice, Thursday, March 19 at 12:30 pm. Former Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at the American Diabetes Association and nutrition researcher, Dr. Richard Kahn, will present an overview of nutrition research and why the results have limitations. He will also discuss common mis-information ... $10
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 ... $15
Rosh Hodesh Featured March 22 at 11:45 am Rosh Hodesh Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Rosh Hodesh is a monthly program designed for sixth grade girls and youth who identify with girlhood or outside the gender binary. Participants come together to build friendships, explore Jewish values, and talk about the things that matter—like identity, confidence, and connection. Through games, discussion, and creative activities, guided by a trained adult mentor, participants ...
Beth El Youth Chocolate Seder March 22 at 12:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Last year's youth chocolate seder was a HUGE success - So we're doing it again! We will use the time to practice some brachot and the four questions, so when ... $15
Chug Kriah Featured March 22 at 7:00 pm Chug Kriah meets regularly to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 22, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. We will begin ...
Volunteering at Manna Food Center Featured March 23 at 7:00 pm 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 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 ...
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!
Women of Beth El Yoga March 29 at 11:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Take a break from your Pesach prep, unload some of your chametz, and join Women of Beth El for a relaxing, slow flow yoga class on Sunday, March 29 at 11:00 am. Class will be held at Beth El in the Zahler Social Hall. Please bring a mat and any props you like to use ... $5
Congregational Second Night Seder Featured April 2 at 7:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States The Congregational Second Night Seder, conducted by Rabbi Harris, will be held on Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 pm in the Bender Social Hall, following the 6:30 pm Festival Evening Service. Reservations are limited and due by noon on Friday, March 20, or the first 150 people, whichever comes first. No refunds or phone reservations. ... $65
INOVA Blood Drive for Good Deeds Day Featured April 5 at 8:00 am Good Deeds Day Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Did you know that every unit of blood donated can save or extend the lives of at least three people? Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. About 62% of the U.S. Population is eligible to donate, but only 3% do. Join us in the Zahler Social Hall on Sunday, April 5, ...
Yom HaShoah Film Screening & Discussion: Papillon Featured April 13 at 7:15 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Papillon (The Butterfly) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short. It depicts the life of Jewish French swimmer Alfred Nakache, who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics in Nazi Germany. The film beautifully and evocatively depicts Nakache's experiences. We will screen and discuss the film leading into the evening service at 8:00 ...
Canceled Beth El Youth – MCPS Early Release April 15 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States This event has been canceled. $5
Hearing Men’s Voices Featured April 16 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El men are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for our monthly gathering. Paul Horn will lead a discussion on "My Pet Peeves and How I Cope with Them." Please RSVP using the form below.
Let’s Do Lunch with Women of Beth El April 17 at 12:00 pm Chopt 10307 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, 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, April 17, at 12:00 pm. Please register so that we know to save a seat at the table for you!
BERS Open House Featured April 19 at 10:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a BERS Open House on Sunday, April 19, 10:00-11:00 am. Learn more about our dynamic school and community, meet our clergy, and hear firsthand from students and parents about what they love about BERS! Please RSVP using the form below. Questions? Contact Education Director Elisha Frumkin at efrumkin@bethelmc.org.
Zimriyah: Celebrating Israel’s 78th Independence Day Featured April 19 at 11:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for Zimriyah 2.0, a joyful musical celebration of Israel’s 78th Independence Day and a continuation of a new Beth El tradition. Following last year’s successful inaugural Zimriyah, K–5th–grade students will perform beloved Israeli songs in a festive, community-wide celebration led by our Israeli shaliach, Yoel Gleizer. Free and open to the community; RSVP ...
Shiva Leader Training Featured April 21 at 7:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States This session is for those interested in learning to lead a shiva minyan in someone's home. Beth El members often take on this leadership role to assist in the mitzvah of nachum avelim, comforting the mourner. Come join Rabbi Harris and Hazzan Fradkin if you would like to learn the skills and sensitivities needed to ...
Book Chat: The Director by Daniel Kehlmann Featured April 23 at 7:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Our across-the-street neighbors, the Bethesda United Methodist Church (BUMC) book club, will join us at Beth El for an in-person book discussion of Daniel Kehlmann's The Director. This novel, based on the life of pioneering 20th century Austrian film director, G.W. Pabst, has earned rave reviews for its powerful, darkly comic World War II story of art, ego, ...
Jews & Brews Featured April 23 at 7:00 pm Jews & Brews Join Rabbi Harris around the fire pit at his home for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning. Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club, but all Beth El members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP using the form below.
Café Sababa – Coffee & Community at Beth El Featured April 26 at 9:00 am Start your Sunday with great coffee and great people! Café Sababa is a pop-up Israeli-style coffee experience led by shaliach Yoel Gleizer, offering espresso, hafuch (latte), and more in a relaxed community setting. Coffee is free with optional donations to support a charitable cause, just come, sip, and schmooze. This program is made possible thanks ...
Seaboard FJMC Blue Yarmulke Person of the Year Awards Lunch Featured April 26 at 12:00 pm Beth Israel Congregation 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD, United States Please join Seaboard Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs for the 2026 Blue Yarmulke Person of the Year Awards lunch on Sunday, April 26, at noon at Beth ...
Economic and Demographic Developments in Israel Featured April 26 at 1:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Professor Avi Weiss, President of the Taub Center in Israel, will discuss economic and demographic developments in Israel, drawing on the findings of the Center's 2025 "State of the Nation" report. Professor Weiss will specifically address the impact of the current Iran war. Thank you to those donors who have made meaningful contributions to Beth ...
Netivot Parent Information Session Featured April 28 at 8:15 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States We are excited about Netivot, our new program for teens, debuting next year for everyone in 7th-12th grades. Join us for a parent information session on Tuesday, April 28, at ...
