December 13 at 5:45 pm Beth El Youth Movie Night Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Save the date for our Beth El Youth Movie Night! Join us at 5:45 pm for Havdalah, then leave the kids with us from 6:00-9:00 pm - they'll have pizza ...
December 13 at 12:30 pm 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 once a month Shabbat Mahj at Beth El from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Email Jennifer Powers at ...
Featured December 12 at 6:00 pm Shir Yachad 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.
Featured December 11 at 8:30 am Mental Health Professionals Breakfast Study Group Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States We invite all Beth El Mental Health Professionals, both working and retired, to join us in person at Beth El as we relaunch the Mental Health Professionals Study Group. Come ... $5
Featured December 6 at 7:30 pm Beth El Teens: Hanukkah in Vegas Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States It's the our annual Beth El Teens Hanukkah celebration! Join us for a fun casino night with a live DJ. Dress to impress (think b-mitzvah cocktail attire). For more information, ...
Featured December 6 at 7:00 pm Film Screening: “Rebound at Yeshiva University Basketball” Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a screening of the documentary Rebound. Rebound is the story of a basketball team and season unlike any other – an intimate look at the NCAA’s only ...
Featured December 6 at 12:30 pm Support After Loss Support After Loss Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States With a special invitation to those who have had a recent loss, we will gather for a brief teaching and discussion led by a member of the Beth El Clergy. ...
Featured December 5 at 6:00 pm Families with Young Children Shabbat Young Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join other families with young children for a family friendly Shabbat service, followed by a family style dinner! Please use the form below to register for dinner by noon on ... $36
Featured December 5 at 10:30 am Schmooze & Schmear Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Come schmooze with your community! Join Women of Beth El on Friday, December 5 for coffee, a nosh, and conversation - an uplifting way to head into Shabbat. The gift ...
Featured December 4 at 7:30 pm Hearing Men’s Voices Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as Howard Stein will lead a discussion of "Where Have You Found Spirituality?" Please ...
Featured December 4 at 7:00 pm Mosaic Tile Coaster Workshop Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El for a fun and festive mosaic tile coaster workshop in celebration of Hanukkah! Enjoy treats (fried and not fried), schmooze with friends, and create two ... $25
Featured December 2 at 7:00 pm College Parents Packing Party Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on Tuesday, December 2, at 7:00 pm for assemble Hanukkah care packages for our college age kids. Come ready to pack the boxes, and we’ll provide the holiday drinks, toppings, and a bit of fun! Please click here to let us know what items you can bring to the packing party and use ...
Featured November 21 at 6:30 pm Yedid Nefesh Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service with Shabbat Dinner Hosted by Minyan Chaverim 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.
Featured November 20 at 7:00 pm Frosting & Friends: An Evening of Sweet Creativity Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a hands-on evening led by professional baker Robin Walker, owner of Wilma Bakes Cakes. Learn pastry bag techniques and discover how different icing tips can turn ordinary cupcakes into edible art. You’ll leave with your own beautifully decorated cupcakes, a set of frosting tips, and the confidence to make your next celebration ... $18
Featured November 18 at 11:45 am The American Media Today: Reflections by Journalist Hanna Gutmann Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Congregant and journalist Hanna Gutmann spent 50 years covering Washington politics for print, radio, and television outlets. Her beat included the White House, Congress, and federal agencies. She will reflect ... $10
Featured November 15 at 6:30 pm Melaveh Malkah – Escorting the Queen Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States We all need some extra joy and a chance to come together during these difficult times. In support of federal workers, contractors, businesses, families, and others who have been affected by ...
Featured November 14 at 6:00 pm Kol Haneshama Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service 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 ...
Featured November 14 at 6:00 pm Shabbat Together Shabbat Together: A Family Shabbat Service Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Beth El Religious School (BERS) for a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience designed especially for children in grades K–5 and the adults who love them. $15
Featured November 13 at 7:00 pm Rhythms of Israel: A Drumming Circle Experience Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States This experiential workshop invites participants of all ages to connect through rhythm and creativity. We’ll learn simple drumming patterns, explore a variety of percussion instruments and accessories that Yoel will ...
Featured November 8 at 12:30 pm Hagbah Workshop: Learn to Lift the Torah Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Are you interested in learning a new Jewish skill or brushing up on your technique? Lifting the Torah – known as hagbah – is a sacred honor that connects you ...
November 6 at 7:30 pm Hearing Men’s Voices Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Beth El men are invited to join us in person at Beth El or via Zoom as Charles Cohen leads a discussion of "Resilience: How I Responded to Life Challenges." ...
Featured November 6 at 7:00 pm Open Conversations About Israel with Rabbi Harris Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join fellow Beth El members in a safe, open, and nuanced conversation surrounding Israel. This ongoing space allows people to share their love, struggles, and connections with Israel. RSVPs encouraged ...
Featured November 6 at 11:45 am Dor L’Dor: From Generation to Generation Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Calling all members, especially seniors, to join Beth El Preschool (BEPS) for a program that provides an opportunity to make connections across generations. Adults and children will enjoy lunch, have ...
Featured November 2 at 5:00 pm “Holding Liat” Film Screening and Discussion Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States We are pleased to screen the award-winning documentary, Holding Liat, produced by Lance Kramer and directed by Brandon Kramer who are proud Beth El graduates. This is one family’s story ...
Featured November 2 at 12:00 pm Tzelem 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 ...
