Featured December 29 at 11:45 am Dor L’Dor Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Adults and kids will enjoy lunch, have a chance to talk and share, then join together for fun table activities, such as bingo, coloring, and other games, planned by the BEPS staff.
Featured January 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm Chug Kriah 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, ...
Featured January 8, 2026 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 Dennis Askwith leads a discussion of "Why Are We Here?" Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured January 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm Scholar in Residence Scholar in Residence Weekend: Shabbat Dinner and Discussion with Masua Sagiv Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ... $23
Featured January 11, 2026 at 11:00 am American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews 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 – ...
Featured January 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm Women of Beth El Social Action Tea 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 ...
Featured January 15, 2026 at 12:30 pm Senior Caucus Lunch and a Movie: Bad Shabbos Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ... $10
Featured January 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm Beth El Gala 2026 Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Us for “A Night Out” – Beth El’s 2026 Gala! We 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 ... $180
Featured January 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm Zhava Challah Bake 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, January 29, at 6:30 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 ... $15
Featured January 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm Kol Haneshama Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service with Artist-in-Residence Micah Hendler Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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. 6:00 pm - Light Dinner 7:00 pm - Kol ...
Featured January 31, 2026 at 9:15 am Shabbat Shirah with Artist-in-Residence Micah Hendler Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Featured February 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm The Art Spy: A Conversation with Author Michelle Young 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, ...
Featured February 5, 2026 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 David Margulies leads a discussion on "Phantasia, Aphantasia, and Hyperphantasia – Differing Images of God." Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured March 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm 2026 Mah Jongg Tournament 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
June 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm Women of Beth El Go to the National Theatre: Suffs National Theatre 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States Women of Beth El is going to the theatre! We have reserved tickets for Suffs at the National Theatre for Wednesday, June 24, at 7:30 pm. Seats are limited and selling quickly, so don't wait! Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right ...
