10:15 am - 11:15 am Shacharit Training with Hazzan Fradkin July 26 at 10:15 am Shacharit Training with Hazzan Fradkin Join Hazzan Fradkin on Sundays during June and July to brush up on or learn how to lead the Shabbat Shacharit service. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Happy Hour at the Beach Featured July 28 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Happy Hour at the Beach Join Rabbi Harris and Sarah Roark for some laid back summer beach time at The Cultured Pearl in Rehoboth Beach. Beth El extends far beyond Bethesda, so come reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people, and enjoy community time together.
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Zhava Sip and Paint Featured July 29 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Zhava Sip and Paint Join Women of Beth El - Zhava to sip and paint with Julia Leventhal on Wednesday, July 29, from 6:30-9:30 pm. We will have snacks and drinks for you to enjoy while you schmooze and paint. The cost is $10 per person. Registration deadline is noon on July 24. Zhava is our group for younger ... $10
Featured 9:30 am - 11:00 am Women of Beth El and Men’s Club Hike Featured August 2 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Women of Beth El and Men’s Club Hike Please join the Women of Beth El and the Men’s Club for our annual hike in Rock Creek Park on Sunday, August 2, at 9:30 am. Park at the Rock Creek Nature Center (5200 Glover Road NW, Washington, D.C.). We will meet there and then walk across the street towards the horse barn and pick ...
Featured 5:00 pm Beth El Kids Popsicle Social Featured August 3 at 5:00 pm Beth El Kids Popsicle Social Join Elisha and Allison for a sweet treat this summer! Each month we'll meet up for popsicles and a playground. Location will be shared after registration. Our rain location will be at Beth El. Questions? Contact Allison Brown at abrown@bethelmc.org.
Featured 12:00 pm Let’s Do Lunch! with Women of Beth El Featured August 7 at 12:00 pm Let’s Do Lunch! with Women of Beth El 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, August 7, at noon for lunch and schmoozing. Please RSVP so we know to save a seat for you.
Featured 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Yah Echsof Elul Meditations Featured August 8 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Yah Echsof Elul Meditations Join Hazzan Fradkin and Alisa Silverman for High Holidays preparation through mindfulness. We will use meditation, chant, and study to delve into our spiritual tradition and explore Elul themes focused on renewal and humility. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat Featured August 14 at 6:30 pm Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat 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! All well-behaved dogs on leashes are invited to join ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pre-Rosh Shop, Nosh, and Sip Featured August 18 at 6:00 pm Pre-Rosh Shop, Nosh, and Sip Too early to start thinking about Rosh Hashanah? No worries! We’ve already done the thinking for you! Join us for wine, cheese, and socializing in the Gift Shop on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00-9:00pm, and get a first look at the Rosh Hashanah merchandise we’ve brought in just for you. From honey to handtowels, we’ve ...
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Schmooze, Schmear, ‘n Shop Featured August 21 at 10:30 am Schmooze, Schmear, ‘n Shop Join the Women of Beth El and Zhava for coffee, a nosh, and conversation in the Gift Shop and get a first look at the Rosh Hashanah merchandise we’ve brought in this year! From honey to hand towels, we’ve got everything you need to set you up for a sweet New Year.
Featured 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Yah Echsof Elul Meditations Featured August 22 at 12:30 pm Yah Echsof Elul Meditations Join Hazzan Fradkin and Alisa Silverman for High Holidays preparation through mindfulness. We will use meditation, chant, and study to delve into our spiritual tradition and explore Elul themes focused on renewal and humility. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Summer Blood Drive Featured August 23 at 8:00 am Summer Blood Drive Join us for Beth El's blood drive and help make a lifesaving difference in our community. This will be the last opportunity to donate blood at Beth El before the ...
Featured 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Shofar Blowing Workshop Featured August 23 at 11:30 am Shofar Blowing Workshop Join us for a hands-on Shofar Blowing Workshop where tradition comes to life! Whether you're preparing for the High Holidays or simply want to explore this powerful mitzvah, this class offers step-by-step guidance on how to blow the shofar. Open to all ages and skill levels, no prior experience needed. Come learn the technique, meaning, ...
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Back-to-Shul BBQ Featured August 28 at 5:00 pm Back-to-Shul BBQ It's time for our annual Back to Shul BBQ! Join us on Friday, August 28, at 5:00 pm to welcome everyone back from the summer. There will be opportunities to reconnect with friends, eat some yummy food, see how you can get involved at Beth El this year, and hang out and play. Stay after ... $16
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Chug Kriah August 30 at 7:00 pm Chug Kriah Chug Kriah meets regularly to read and discuss modern Israeli literature in Hebrew. Our first meeting of the year will be on August 30 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Our first book of the year is Natan v’Amos by Assaf Inbari. For more information including the Zoom link, please contact Bill Kanter at kanterdsw@aol.com.
Featured 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm Senior Caucus End-of-Summer BBQ Featured September 1 at 12:30 pm Senior Caucus End-of-Summer BBQ Join the Senior Caucus and welcome fall with a BBQ lunch of burgers, dogs, and side dishes. Vegetarian options are available. Visit with friends then explore the richness of Jewish heritage through music. The cost is $10 per person. Register using the form below by noon on Thursday, August 27. $10
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Honey, Healing, and Nature’s Pharmacy Featured September 2 at 7:00 pm Honey, Healing, and Nature’s Pharmacy Join Women of Beth El as congregant Alisa Silverman shares her knowledge of the fascinating world of bees and the benefits of honey. We'll also enjoy a guided honey tasting together as we prepare for a sweet new year. Please register by August 28 at noon using the form below.
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Hearing Men’s Voices Featured September 3 at 7:30 pm Hearing Men’s Voices Beth El men are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for our monthly gathering. Martin Sieff will lead discussion of "When and Where Were You Happiest?" Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm Sound Bath and Contemplative Selichot Service Featured September 5 at 8:00 pm Sound Bath and Contemplative Selichot Service Join us as we enter the High Holidays with intentionality and prepare our hearts to return and do teshuva (repentance). This three-part journey involves 1. Sound, 2. Havdalah, and 3. Selichot (Return). Please register using the form below.