November 7, 2022 1:53 pm

Beth El Shines Spotlight on Antisemitism

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Beth El Congregation hosted a discussion about antisemitism. Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rabbi Dana Saroken were joined by Mr. Howard Libit, Executive Director of the […]

1:49 pm

Beth El Congregation Mourns the Death of Longtime Organist Michael Britt.

Our renowned Beth El Congregation organist, who was a fixture at High Holiday services, died last month. Michael Britt, 61, died on September 14, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center.  “Michael […]

1:33 pm

Family Shabbat Services During Sukkot

Beth El Congregation continued our Sukkot festivities with a family Shabbat Service on Friday, October 14. Cantor Melanie Blatt led a joyful service for approximately 50 children and their families. […]

March 30, 2021 11:48 am

Michael Kinstlinger’s “Memory And Meaning” 

For a few reasons, and I’m not just saying this because it was requested by the rabbi, my COVID memories will always be connected to Beth El.  Two of the […]

11:38 am

Judi Pachino’s “Memory And Meaning”

At this time of my life, things begin to change very rapidly or not at all.  COVID has brought these experiences to the front of my thinking. As an only […]

11:28 am

Norma And Georce Heckers’ “Memory And Meaning”

I recall March 12, 2020 you seeThe memories are entrenched in the brain of meMaryland’s governor announced several closingsLike the state’s public schools about which many questions one is posing Like […]

March 26, 2021 4:42 pm

Esti Zenati’s “Memory And Meaning”

This past year has been truly challenging for me. Being a single mom and having to work full time from home, while supervising my daughter’s virtual school and just making […]

4:36 pm

Micah Kleid’s “Memory And Meaning”

Two years ago, when I was applying for the job I currently have, the hiring manager asked me what my dream job would be. I laughed because, if you had […]

4:32 pm

Linda Boteach’s “Memory And Meaning”

Singing My Way Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Reflection Covid happened and I never thought I would be able to continue singing with the choir and I knew I would […]

4:29 pm

Yvonne Epstein’s “Memory And Meaning”

I, like almost everyone, never thought we would still be experiencing this “new normal” way of life.  I really thought that it would last, maybe 3 or 6 months – […]

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