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SUMMARY:Schmooze\, Schmear\, 'n Shop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease register using the form below.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/schmooze-0821/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Elul,Featured Events,High Holidays,Women of Beth El,Zhava
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SUMMARY:Pre-Rosh Shop\, Nosh\, and Sip
DESCRIPTION:Too early to start thinking about Rosh Hashanah? No worries! We’ve already done the thinking for you! \nJoin 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 got everything you need to head into a sweet New Year. \nPlease RSVP using the form below so we know to expect you.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/rh-shop-0818/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Elul,Food & Drink,High Holidays,Women of 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:Elul,Featured Events,Pray,Services,Shabbat,Summer at Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Yah Echsof Elul Meditations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/yah-echsof-0808/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Elul,Featured Events,Learn,Mindfulness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
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SUMMARY:Let's Do Lunch! with Women of Beth El
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease RSVP so we know to save a seat for you. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/lunch-0807/
LOCATION:Chopt\, 10307 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Featured Events,Food & Drink,Summer at Beth El,Women of Beth El
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:Women of Beth El and Men's Club Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 up the trail. We will doing the Boulder Bridge hike. It is an approximately four-mile loop trail\, but there is an opportunity to turn around earlier to shorten. After the hike\, we will have light refreshments outside the Nature Center. This event is free but registration is required so we can track who is attending and provide weather or other updates.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/hike-0802/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd. NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Men's Club,Summer at Beth El,Women of Beth El
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour at the Beach
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/beach-0728/
CATEGORIES:Age and Stage,Chai Society 60+,Connect,Food & Drink,Summer at Beth El
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SUMMARY:Shacharit Training with Hazzan Fradkin
DESCRIPTION:Join Hazzan Fradkin on Sundays during June and July to brush up on or learn how to lead the Shabbat Shacharit service. \nPlease RSVP using the form below. \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/shacharit-training-0726/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Learn,Shabbat
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