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SUMMARY:Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service
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\n8:15 pm – Oneg with guest speaker DeMaurice Smith\n\nFollowing the service\, there will be an oneg featuring special guest speaker DeMaurice Smith\, who will speak on “How Integrity\, Courage and the Collective Responsibility to Uplift Others Have Shaped a Career in Securing the Rights of Workers.”  \nPrior to his work with the NFL players union\, DeMaurice was a trial lawyer and litigation partner of two major DC law firms\, and he also served as the chair of one of the firm’s government investigations and white-collar practice groups. He also served as counsel to then-deputy attorney general Eric Holder in the US Department of Justice. DeMaurice also spent nine years with the U.S. Attorney’s office and one with the Department of Justice\, working on national security and prison construction-related issues. \nThe deadline to register for dinner is 12:00 pm on Wednesday\, June 24. No RSVP required to attend only the service and oneg. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0626/
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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SUMMARY:Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite summer gatherings\, Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat. This is a laid-back\, relaxed outdoor Shabbat experience – casual attire encouraged. Stay for the oneg after the service to connect with familiar faces\, make new friends\, and pet some dogs! \nAll well-behaved dogs on leashes are invited to join their humans. Don’t have a dog? No problem! All dog-loving friends and family are welcome. \nPlease RSVP using the form below in case of weather updates. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/pups-shabbat-0710/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shabbat,Summer at Beth El
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SUMMARY:Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite summer gatherings\, Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat. This is a laid-back\, relaxed outdoor Shabbat experience – casual attire encouraged. Stay for the oneg after the service to connect with familiar faces\, make new friends\, and pet some dogs! \nAll well-behaved dogs on leashes are invited to join their humans. Don’t have a dog? No problem! All dog-loving friends and family are welcome. \nPlease RSVP using the form below in case of weather updates. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/pups-shabbat-0814/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shabbat,Summer at Beth El
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-1009/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-1106/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-1204/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0108/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0205/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0305/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0409/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T060123
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0507/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday night is a time for community\, song\, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with  joy and warmth. \n\n6:00 pm: Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner.\n7:00 pm: Shir Yachad service\n\nPlease register for the dinner using the form below by the Wednesday before the service. No registration is needed to attend only the service. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shir-yachad-0604/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shir Yachad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan Asa Fradkin":MAILTO:afradkin@bethelmc.org
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