Sound and Soul: A Jewish Contemplative Sound Experience Featured June 1 at 7:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a guided, meditative evening of sound, breath, and stillness. Using sustained tones from crystal singing bowls (often called a sound bath), this experience creates a calm, immersive ...
Women of Beth El and Men’s Club Happy Hour Featured June 4 at 7:00 pm World of Beer 7200 Wisconson Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States Kick off the Summer by joining the Women of Beth El and Men’s Club for Happy Hour on the patio at World of Beer in Bethesda on Thursday, June 4, ...
Hearing Men’s Voices Featured June 4 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El men are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for our monthly gathering. Jonathan Simon will lead discussion of "How People and Ideas from My Career ...
Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service Featured June 5 at 6:00 pm Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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.
Naming of Meira Baila Benezra-Megdal Featured June 6 at 10:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Please join Rabbi Deborah Megdal and Karen Benezra for the naming of their daughter, Meira Baila Benezra-Megdal, on Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am during Shabbat services at Congregation Beth El. ...
Women of Beth El Annual Meeting Featured June 7 at 10:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 7, at 10:00 am! Join us at Beth El as we elect our new slate of Women of Beth El Officers and Board Members. ...
Tzelem Featured June 7 at 12:00 pm Tzelem Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Tzelem is Beth El's group for LGBTQ+ teens. This group is geared for 7th-12th graders and is meant to create a safe space for Jewish teens of all genders and sexualities to talk about the issues in their lives as teens. For more information, contact Allison Brown abrown@bethelmc.org. Please use the form below to sign ...
Women of Beth El: Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel Featured June 11 at 7:00 pm Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El for a special three-session edition of Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel at Congregation Beth El. Enjoy coffee, conversation, practical Hebrew, Israeli culture, and community in ...
Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat Featured June 12 at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Yah Echsof Meditation and Exploration Group Featured June 13 at 12:30 pm Yah Echsof Meditation Group Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States While classical Jewish teaching suggests "Naaseh V'Nishmah" ("first we do, then we understand"), Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, founder of Jewish Renewal, advocated for an alternative approach. He believed that profound connection comes from first understanding one's inner Jewish self through study, practice, and meditation. This monthly gathering adopts Reb Zalman's path. We will use meditation, chant, ...
Ricardo Munster Retirement Celebration June 16 at 2:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Ricardo joined the Beth El staff in 2006. For 20 years he has served in many different capacities, including administrative assistant to the clergy, liaison for b’nai mitzvah families, and ...
Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection Annual Dinner Featured June 18 at 6:30 pm Kesher Nashim: Women’s Cancer Connection Kesher Nashim supports female cancer survivors and those with a new cancer diagnosis. Join Beth El women for confidential, lively discussions, friendship and support at our monthly Zoom meetings. Discussion/Support group for women newly diagnosed or survivors of cancer. One or two women from the group will be "On Call" monthly to talk to any ...
Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service Featured June 19 at 6:30 pm Yedid Nefesh Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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.
Women of Beth El Go to the National Theatre: Suffs June 24 at 7:30 pm 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 ...
Women of Beth El: Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel Featured June 25 at 7:00 pm Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El for a special three-session edition of Coffee & Hebrew with Yoel at Congregation Beth El. Enjoy coffee, conversation, practical Hebrew, Israeli culture, and community in ...
Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service Featured June 26 at 6:00 pm Kol Haneshama 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 ...
Beth El Community Security Training for Congregants Featured June 28 at 11:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El will hold congregation-wide security training on June 28 on community safety and threat response. Jshield will be at Beth El from 11:00 am to noon to instruct and ...
Parking Lot Shabbat Featured July 10 at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a Shabbat outdoors in the Parking Lot with Hazzan Fradkin and friends featuring a musical service, warm atmosphere, and good weather! This is a laid-back, relaxed outdoor ...
Men’s Club – Bethesda Big Train Baseball Game Featured July 12 at 7:00 pm Shirley Povich Field 10600 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, MD, United States Come out for Jewish Baseball Heritage Night on Sunday, July 12, at 7:00 pm as the Bethesda Big Train take on the Olney Cropdusters at Shirley Povich Field (10600 Westlake ... $12
Senior Caucus Shabbat Dinner Featured July 17 at 5:15 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States All congregants are invited to join the Senior Caucus for Shabbat dinner at 5:15 pm. After dinner, we'll gather for services at 6:30 pm, followed by an oneg. Greet the ... $23
Women of Beth El and Men’s Club Hike Featured August 2 at 9:30 am Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd. NW, Washington, DC, United States 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 ...
Pups in the Parking Lot Shabbat Featured August 14 at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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 ...
Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service Featured October 9 at 6:00 pm Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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.
Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service Featured October 16 at 6:30 pm Yedid Nefesh Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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.
Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service Featured November 6 at 6:00 pm Shir Yachad Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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.
