Featured November 9 at 2:00 pm Tour of the National Museum of American Jewish Military History National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC, United States Join us to commemorate Veterans Day with a 90-minute private tour of the National Museum of American Jewish Military History (1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC). Admission is free but ...
Featured November 9 at 2:00 pm Chug Kriah Chug Kriah meets bi-weekly to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be on Zoom on November 9 at 2:00 pm at a member's home. We are reading Im Yesh Gan Eden (Beaufort) by Ron Leshem. For more information, including the meeting location, please contact Bill Kanter at kanterdsw@aol.com.
Featured November 13 at 7:00 pm Rhythms of Israel: A Drumming Circle Experience Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States This experiential workshop invites participants of all ages to connect through rhythm and creativity. We’ll learn simple drumming patterns, explore a variety of percussion instruments and accessories that Yoel will bring, and experience the joy of making music together. The session will include playing along to familiar Israeli songs, creating a sense of unity, fun, ...
Featured November 15 at 6:30 pm Melaveh Malkah – Escorting the Queen Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States We all need some extra joy and a chance to come together during these difficult times. In support of federal workers, contractors, businesses, families, and others who have been affected by the government shutdown, a generous donor has offered to cover the cost for everyone who attends. Join your Beth El community for a lively and ...
Featured November 18 at 11:45 am The American Media Today: Reflections by Journalist Hanna Gutmann Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Congregant and journalist Hanna Gutmann spent 50 years covering Washington politics for print, radio, and television outlets. Her beat included the White House, Congress, and federal agencies. She will reflect on the current state of the media, and how individuals, groups, and media outlets are responding to the unprecedented attacks on freedom of the press ... $10
Featured November 20 at 7:00 pm Frosting & Friends: An Evening of Sweet Creativity Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a hands-on evening led by professional baker Robin Walker, owner of Wilma Bakes Cakes. Learn pastry bag techniques and discover how different icing tips can turn ordinary cupcakes into edible art. You’ll leave with your own beautifully decorated cupcakes, a set of frosting tips, and the confidence to make your next celebration ... $18
Featured November 24 at 7:30 pm Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Bethesda United Methodist Church 8300 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Every year before Thanksgiving, Beth El shares an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with the Bethesda United Methodist Church, our neighbors across the street. This year, we will also be joined by Rev. Dr. Jay Moses of Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Ibramhim Anli of Rumi Forum, and Imam Refai Arefin of the Islamic Community Center of Potomac. ...
Featured December 2 at 7:00 pm College Parents Packing Party Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on Tuesday, December 2, at 7:00 pm for assemble Hanukkah care packages for our college age kids. Come ready to pack the boxes, and we’ll provide the holiday drinks, toppings, and a bit of fun! Please click here to let us know what items you can bring to the packing party and use ...
Featured December 4 at 7:00 pm Mosaic Tile Coaster Workshop Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El for a fun and festive mosaic tile coaster workshop in celebration of Hanukkah! Enjoy treats (fried and not fried), schmooze with friends, and create two beautiful custom coasters – perfect for gifting or keeping. Plus, play Hanukkah games and trivia, browse the gift shop, and spend quality time with your ... $25
Featured December 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 Howard Stein will lead a discussion of "Where Have You Found Spirituality?" Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured December 5 at 10:30 am Schmooze & Schmear Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Come schmooze with your community! Join Women of Beth El on Friday, December 5 for coffee, a nosh, and conversation - an uplifting way to head into Shabbat. The gift shop will also be open for Hanukkah shopping! Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured December 6 at 7:00 pm Film Screening: “Rebound at Yeshiva University Basketball” Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a screening of the documentary Rebound. Rebound is the story of a basketball team and season unlike any other – an intimate look at the NCAA’s only all-Jewish team, as they navigate a year of pain and sorrow post-October 7th. With the eyes of the Jewish world upon them, the Yeshiva University ...
Featured December 6 at 7:30 pm Beth El Teens: Hanukkah in Vegas Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States It's the our annual Beth El Teens Hanukkah celebration! Join us for a fun casino night with a live DJ. Dress to impress (think b-mitzvah cocktail attire). For more information, ...
Featured December 7 at 7:00 pm Chug Kriah Chug Kriah meets bi-weekly to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our next meeting will be on Zoom on December 7 at 7:00 pm. We are reading Im Yesh Gan Eden (Beaufort) by Ron Leshem. For more information, including the Zoom link, please contact Bill Kanter at kanterdsw@aol.com.
Featured December 11 at 8:30 am Mental Health Professionals Breakfast Study Group Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States We invite all Beth El Mental Health Professionals, both working and retired, to join us in person at Beth El as we relaunch the Mental Health Professionals Study Group. Come for breakfast and a stimulating discussion of clinical issues viewed through a Jewish lens. Dr. Laura Primakoff will lead a discussion of "Cultivating Hope" on ... $5
Featured December 12 at 12:00 pm Let’s Do Lunch with Women of Beth El 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, December 12th at 12 pm. Please register so that we know to save a seat at the table for you!
December 13 at 5:45 pm Beth El Youth Movie Night Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Save the date for our Beth El Youth Movie Night! Join us at 5:45 pm for Havdalah, then leave the kids with us from 6:00-9:00 pm - they'll have pizza for dinner and watch movies with their Beth El friends. Kids should come in PJs with a sleeping bag or pillow and a stuffy to ...
December 14 at 2:15 pm Hamantaschen Bake Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Allison and your Beth El friends for an afternoon of baking fun! We will be making hamantaschen for the snack after the Latke-Hamantasch Debate. Please RSVP using the form below. Questions? Contact Allison Brown at abrown@bethelmc.org.
Featured December 16 at 7:00 pm Latke-Hamantasch Debate Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States The entire Beth El community is invited to join us as our Religious School Upper School students tackle the timeless question: Which is better? The latke or the hamantasch? Come cheer on our teen debaters – who are already hard at work preparing their cases – and show support for your favorite of the two ...
Featured December 18 at 7:00 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 ...
Featured December 21 at 6:30 pm Let There Be Light Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on the last night of Hanukkah for a community candle lighting! Bring your own hanukkiah and add your glow to our beautifully lit lobby as we celebrate together. Let's come together for a night filled with light, laughter, music, and connection for all ages. Plus, enjoy live music with our shaliach, Yoel Gleizer, ...
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 ...
