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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:Film Screening: Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond BEENs for a screening of the film Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round. The movie tells the story of five Black students who rode a segregated carousel in 1960\, igniting one of the earliest organized interracial civil rights protests in U.S. history. Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round is the little-known story of the Jews they marched with\, Nazis they provoked\, Congressmen they inspired\, and Civil Rights leaders they became. When white Jewish suburbanites from the community near Glen Echo Amusement Park joined the Black students in picketing\, an extraordinary history-making partnership was born. \nPlease register to attend using the form below by noon on November 1. This event is open to Beth El members only. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/film-screening-1107/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BEENs,Featured Events,Film,Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T120000
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SUMMARY:Warriors Among Us
DESCRIPTION:Join Congregation Beth El for a moderated speaking forum bringing together congregants who serve in the U.S. Military\, Jewish veterans\, and personnel from the Israeli Embassy and IDF for a candid conversation about military life. Panelists will explore the experiences and differences between American and Israeli military service\, discuss levels of American Jewish support for the armed forces\, and reflect on the significance of service to both countries. The panel discussion aims to deepen community understanding about the U.S. and Israeli militaries\, especially personnel and their families who serve\, by demystifying and resolving common misconceptions about military service. \nPlease RSVP by November 1. This event\, which starts with lunch to get to know the speakers\, is free for Beth El members and $10 for non-members.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/warriors-1108/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Age and Stage,Food & Drink,Holidays,Israel,Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
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SUMMARY:From Ethiopia to Israel: An Evening of Story\, Identity\, and Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling evening with Emmy Award-winning creator Yossi Vassa and acclaimed illustrator Yarden Vassa\, as they share the story behind their graphic novel\, The Last Day to Dress Up. Through a dynamic blend of storytelling\, animated visuals\, and live illustration\, they will bring to life Yossi’s personal journey from Ethiopia to Israel and the experience of building a new identity in a new homeland. This program offers a powerful look at immigration\, Ethiopian Jewish history\, and the ways personal narrative can become meaningful art. Come be part of an engaging conversation about resilience\, belonging\, and the power of storytelling. \nPlease register using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/ethiopia-1110/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Education,Featured Events,Learn,Religious School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth El Religious School":MAILTO:abrown@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T180000
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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\n\nFollowing the service\, there will be an oneg featuring a special guest speaker. More information to come soon! \nDinner Cost: $15 per member\, $18 non-member\, $12 for children ages 6-12\, and $8 for children ages 2-5. No charge for children under 2. \nPlease register for dinner using the form below. Registration is not required to attend the service and oneg. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-1113/
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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SUMMARY:Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Megdal for a Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy\, woven together with kavanot (intentions) and short teachings.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yedid-nefesh-1120/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Yedid Nefesh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Deborah Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
DESCRIPTION:Every year before Thanksgiving\, Beth El shares an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with the Bethesda United Methodist Church\, our neighbors across the street. Our Interfaith Thanksgiving Service includes prayers and reflections from the clergy and performances by the adult and children’s choirs from both places of worship. This year\, we will gather at Beth El. The service will be followed by a small reception.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/interfaith-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Holidays,Interfaith,Music,Pray
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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