January 17, 2024 5:05 am

Winter Weather Update – January 17

Due to the winter weather conditions, our preschool and infant toddler program will open at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17. There will be no change to our morning service, scheduled for 8:00 a.m. in-person or virtual. For more information on upcoming service times or for a link to watch online, please visit our website […]

January 16, 2024 6:56 am

School Closed due to Snow on Tuesday, January 16

Due to the winter weather conditions, our preschool and infant toddler program will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. There will be no change to our morning service, scheduled for 8:00 a.m. in person or virtually. For more information on upcoming service times and for a link to watch virtually, please visit our website or […]

January 8, 2024 2:39 pm

Beth El Seeks New Finance Director

We are on the lookout for a new Finance Director. Our current Director has been an integral part of our team for almost 30 years, but sadly he will be retiring soon. We are seeking a talented individual to help shape the financial future of our vibrant synagogue community. If you or someone you know […]

January 5, 2024 12:48 pm

Beth El Congregation Raises Money to Support Israel Through Fitness Challenge

Beth El Congregation’s Israel Affairs Committee successfully raised over $8,000 to support Israel through a virtual physical fitness challenge. We Move for Israel was a unique virtual challenge held for two weeks in December. Participants were asked to MOVE by engaging in physical activity and self-reporting miles accumulated through activities such as walking, running, cycling, […]

December 21, 2023 9:02 am

Upcoming Building Closure

Beth El Congregation’s offices and schools will be closed from December 25 – January 1. Service times can be found on our website or by clicking here

December 14, 2023 12:44 pm

Cantor King to Participate in New Year’s Eve Interfaith Service

Cantor Thom King from Beth El Congregation will join faith leaders from around the State of Maryland for the 31st annual New Year’s Eve interfaith prayer service at St. Ignatius church in Mount Vernon. Cantor Thom King will join Archbishop William E. Lori, along with other leaders from the faith based community. Several local politicians […]

December 12, 2023 9:09 am

Rabbi Saroken Delivers Remarks at Governor’s Hanukkah Brunch

On Sunday, December 10, Rabbi Dana Saroken was invited to speak at Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s Hanukkah brunch. Below are some photos from the event along with a reflection from Rabbi Saroken. “A beautiful morning at the Governors Mansion with the Governor, First Lady, Israel Ambassador Herzog, Ha’zamir Choir, and many from the Jewish Community […]

December 7, 2023 3:32 pm

Shir Joy Returns to Beth El

Mark your calendars for the return of Shir Joy on Friday, December 15. Join The Soul Center (The Alvin and Lois Lapidus Center for Healing and Spirituality) and Beth El Congregation as the Shir Joy crew welcomes Shabbat with an immersive, elevated spiritual excursion into prayer and song.

3:13 pm

An Overview Of The War In Israel

Join Beth El Congregation for an incredible opportunity to meet Lt. Col. Hagay Wolf, Deputy Air & Space Attachè in the Embassy Of Israel, Washington, D.C. On January 23, Lt. Col. Wolf will be at Beth El to discuss the current Israel-Hamas war. During his presentation, attendees will also have the opportunity to ask him […]

December 1, 2023 10:17 am

Beth El Launches Podcast

We are excited to announce the launch of the Beth El Podcast Network! The Chai Life at Beth El is our flagship podcast, blending Judaism with contemporary issues. Engaging and informative, it sparks intriguing conversations to educate and entertain, both in the Jewish community and beyond.  Over the coming weeks, the first episode and future […]

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