October 3 @ 7:00 pm Event Series Tuesday Mah Jongg Tuesday Mah Jongg Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Mahj continues through the fall! Join us at Beth El on Tuesday nights in the Bender Social Hall B from 7:00-9:00 pm. Click Here to sign up
Featured Featured October 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sisterhood Sukkah Social Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Please join us on Wednesday, October 4, at 7:30 pm as we gather in the Beth El sukkah for the Sisterhood Sukkah Social. This year we are thrilled to welcome Beth El’s Executive Director Heather Garrett. In her first year at Beth El, Heather has accomplished much, and now she finally has some time to ...
Featured Featured October 5 @ 2:30 pm Senior Caucus Ice Cream in the Sukkah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join the Senior Caucus and Beth El clergy in the sukkah on Thursday, October 5, at 2:30 pm. We'll enjoy ice cream and good conversation while celebrating Sukkot! No charge to attend, but please RSVP so we know to expect you. Please RSVP using the form below.
Featured Featured October 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sangria (and snacks) in the Sukkah – BERS Parent Happy Hour Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States As we kick off the new BERS school year, join BERS parents and staff for sangria and snacks in the Beth El Sukkah on Thursday, October 5 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Tali Moscowitz at tmoscowitz@bethelmc.org. Please RSVP using the form below.
October 6 @ 6:00 pm Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States BEPS an Nitzanim Friday night Shabbats are starting again. Join us on Friday, October 6, at 6:00 pm for an interactive Shabbat service and song experience. After we welcome Shabbat together, we will have dinner and fun cookie decorating! This event is best for children under age 6, but siblings are always welcome. Please register ...
Featured Featured October 7 @ 12:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Mahj Shabbat Mahj Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all Mahj Players...Get Your Mahj Fix on Shabbat! Please join us for Mahj at Beth El the first Shabbat of the month (except when scheduling requires a different Shabbat) from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Hope to see you there! Click Here to sign up
October 7 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Erev Simchat Torah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous nights on the Jewish calendar! Join us at Beth El for our annual Simchat Torah Celebration including singing and dancing, Torahs for everyone, and, of course, Hershey bars. More information to follow.
October 10 @ 7:00 pm Event Series Tuesday Mah Jongg Tuesday Mah Jongg Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Mahj continues through the fall! Join us at Beth El on Tuesday nights in the Bender Social Hall B from 7:00-9:00 pm. Click Here to sign up
Featured Featured October 13 @ 6:30 pm Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service 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. 6:30 pm: Happy Half-Hour! Everyone is invited to schmooze while enjoying a light dinner. 7:00 pm: Main ...
October 17 @ 7:00 pm Event Series Tuesday Mah Jongg Tuesday Mah Jongg Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Mahj continues through the fall! Join us at Beth El on Tuesday nights in the Bender Social Hall B from 7:00-9:00 pm. Click Here to sign up
Featured Featured October 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Rosh Chodesh Heshvan Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beth El's Rosh Chodesh women's study group on Tuesday, October 17, at 7:30 pm for a Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan study session with Rabbi Avi Strausberg. Questions? Contact Sharon Fine at sharonfinekatz@aol.com. RSVPs are encouraged. Please use the form below to sign up.
Featured Featured October 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learn to Play Mahj! Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States For five weeks, every Wednesday evening starting on October 18, come to Beth El and learn all the Mah Jongg basics and then some. You will learn how to read the card, identify the tiles, how to pick a hand, do the Charleston, build a wall, and play defensively. Make new friends and have fun playing ...
Featured Featured October 20 @ 12:00 pm Let’s Do Lunch with Women of Beth El Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States 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, October 20, at 12:00 pm. Please register so that we'll know to look for you.
Featured Featured October 20 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Do you like to sing from your heart to bring in Shabbat? Did you love Friday nights at Jewish summer camp? Join Rabbi Megdal and community leaders for a new Friday evening musical service that blends familiar melodies and traditional liturgy, woven together with kavannot (intentions) and short teachings.
October 21 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm 6th and 7th Grade Ice Cream and a Movie Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join your Beth El 6th and 7th grade friends for a Saturday evening hang out in the new youth lounge! We will have an ice cream sundae bar, movies, and other snack options! 7:15pm-9:15pm on Saturday, October 21. Please register ahead of time so we have enough ice cream and snacks. Questions? Contact Tali Moscowitz ...
Featured Featured October 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Tzelem Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El is excited to continue to partner with Moving Traditions to bring the Tzelem 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. The first Tzelem ...
October 24 @ 7:00 pm Event Series Tuesday Mah Jongg Tuesday Mah Jongg Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Mahj continues through the fall! Join us at Beth El on Tuesday nights in the Bender Social Hall B from 7:00-9:00 pm. Click Here to sign up
Featured Featured October 29 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Mitzvah Day Blood Drive Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States The blood drive during Mitzvah Day will take place in an INOVA bloodmobile in front of Beth El's entrance. This year’s Mitzvah Day blood drive is dedicated to Itamar Wahrhaftig, the husband of Beth El’s Assistant Education Director Tali Moscowitz. Itamar had to receive emergency blood transfusions this year, for which Tali is immensely appreciative ...
Featured Featured October 29 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Mitzvah Day 2023 Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for Mitzvah Day on Sunday, October 29! Help us help those in need in our community and beyond. Donate items and sign up for a project by contacting the captain of the project of your choice. For other info, contact chairs Jon Polon jonpolon@hotmail.com or 917-543-0118, Donna Shimshi donnashimshi@gmail.com or 240-731-1731. Projects may ...
October 31 @ 7:00 pm Event Series Tuesday Mah Jongg Tuesday Mah Jongg Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Mahj continues through the fall! Join us at Beth El on Tuesday nights in the Bender Social Hall B from 7:00-9:00 pm. Click Here to sign up