Israel: What Comes Next March 7 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Please join us for a Shabbat afternoon conversation with Tom Warrick to discuss the current events in Israel and what happens next. Tom is a member of the Beth El Security Committee who has three decades worth of experience with the State Department, Department of Homeland Security, and the Atlantic Council. He is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic ...
Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service Featured March 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.
Young Family Shabbat with BEPS and Nitzanim Featured March 6 at 6:00 pm Families with Young Children Shabbat 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. We are extending the Purim celebration just a few more days – ... $36
Hearing Men’s Voices Featured March 5 at 7:30 pm 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 Rabbi Harris leads a discussion of "What does it mean to be Jewish ...
Morning Minyan and Full Megillah Reading March 3 at 7:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Morning minyan on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 am will also include a full reading of the Megillah. Because the minyan includes the Megillah reading, it will be a slightly ...
Ma’ariv and The Whole Megillah Featured March 2 at 8:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us on Monday, March 2, at 8:00 pm as Minyan Chaverim leads Ma’ariv and The Whole Megillah. This lively, upbeat, and communal service is led by lay leaders who ...
Megillah Madness: A Very Wicked Purim Featured March 2 at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join us for a Wicked good time as we explore Purim’s biggest questions: Who’s truly the most popular? What happens when Esther meets King Ahasuerus? Will the Jews dance through ...
Bit O’ Megillah March 1 at 11:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States It's a mitzvah to hear the story of Purim! Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join in the Purim fun at Lisa Arber’s storytelling performance of The Runaway ...
Sisterhood Shabbat Featured February 28 at 9:15 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Women of Beth El on Saturday, February 28, at 9:15 am for our annual Sisterhood Shabbat honoring women within and outside of the Beth El community. This year’s Sisterhood ...
Women of Beth El and Men’s Club Game Night Unplugged Featured February 21 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Game Night Unplugged at Beth El is back, bigger, bolder, and bursting with fun! Join us on Saturday, February 21, at 7:30 pm for an evening of games, laughter, and ... $25
Coffee with the Clergy Featured February 17 at 2:00 pm Coffee with the Clergy Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy on Tuesday, February 17, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. This every-other-month gathering is an informal time to catch up with fellow congregants, hear updates ...
Family Camp Info Session February 8 at 9:30 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join the Beth El family camp co-chairs on February 8 between 9:30 and 10:45 am for an open house in the Beth El library to learn more about family camp, ...
Hearing Men’s Voices Featured February 5 at 7:30 pm 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 David Margulies leads a discussion on "Phantasia, Aphantasia, and Hyperphantasia – Differing Images ...
Shabbat Shirah with Artist-in-Residence Micah Hendler Featured January 31 at 9:15 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Shabbat Shirah celebrates Moses and Miriam's song as they cross the sea of reeds and celebrate their freedom. Micah Hendler, son of longtime congregants Clifford Hendler and Deborah Neipris, is ...
Postponed Zhava Challah Bake Featured January 29 at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Zhava* Kickoff – Come bake with us! The challah bake has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date is March 19, 7:00 pm. *Zhava is a Beth El ... $15
Beth El Gala 2026 Featured January 24 at 7:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Join Us for “A Night Out” – Beth El’s 2026 Gala! We are overjoyed to invite members, family, and friends to A Night Out, Beth El’s 2026 Gala, on Saturday, ... $180
Senior Caucus Lunch and a Movie: Bad Shabbos Featured January 15 at 12:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Please note the new program time of 12:30 pm. An interfaith engaged couple plans a Shabbat dinner for their parents' first meeting. An unexpected event interrupts the gathering and causes ... $10
Women of Beth El Social Action Tea Featured January 11 at 2:00 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States Social Action Tea: Bridging the Divide in Discussions Between Family and Communities Concerning Israel or Any Other Controversial Topic Join Women of Beth El for a panel discussion on family ...
American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews Featured January 11 at 11:00 am Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, United States A wealthy, Protestant, powerful member of the American elite, Teddy Roosevelt was an unlikely friend to struggling Jewish immigrants. Yet across the span of his public career, Roosevelt was closely ...
