The Buzz at Beth El

Beth El Welcomes Our New Members! * Sara Ramos and her children Levi and Sydney * Matthew and Amanda Brown and their son Harrison * Andrew and Marcie Hunn and their children Jordan and Mason * Dr. Eva Sivan * Ivan and Myrna Markowitz * Vickie Meyer Mazal Tov! To Steven Weinstein & Julie Bernstein and Jayme & Jeffrey Cohn on the birth of their grandson, Oliver Declan Weinstein. Great-grandparents are Susan and Elliot Weinstein and Dr. Arnold and Joyce Sapperstein.

For Your Information As some of you may have heard, there will be BGE work forcing road closures beginning February 11 through sometime in April. While we don't expect it to greatly effect us, we wanted to give you the information in case traffic around Park Heights becomes heavier. Read more here .

This Weekend

Friday, February 15 Morning Services: 8:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel Morning Mussar: 8:30 a.m., The Soul Center Meditation Sits: 5:20 p.m., The Soul Center Evening Services: 6:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel Saturday, February 16 Torah Study Class: 9:00 a.m., Agus Library Morning Service - Bar Mitzvah of Jason Zemil : 10:00 a.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary *Unable to attend the service? Live stream available here . Evening Services: 5:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel Sunday, February 17 Morning Services: 9:15 a.m., Gorn Chapel Torah & Yoga: 9:30 a.m., The Soul Center Families and Addiction - Free Public Forum: 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel Zentangle Drop In: 3:00 p.m., The Soul Center Evening Service: 5:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel For weather closure information, please go to our website , our Facebook page or call our Weather Hotline at 410-580-5080.

In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List Tuesday, February 12 - Monday, February 18 Click here

A Special Friday Night Experience

Shir Joy: A Soul Center Friday Night Experience  with Rabbi Dana Saroken, Elie Greenberg and the Shir Joy Band Friday, February 22 at 6:45 p.m. in the Soul Center Join us for an immersive, elevated, spiritual excursion into prayer and song. *Free to everyone . Optional Dinner in the Soul Center at 6:00 p.m. for $18 per adult (under 18 yrs. are free). For further information and to register, click here .

Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings 

Beth El Sisterhood Biblio Wednesday, February 13 at 12:00 p.m., Myers Auditorium Sonia Obstler will review the book The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edward. Being a dairy lunch and enjoy eating and talking with friends. No charge. For more information, contact: Barbara Berkowitz 410-296-8424, Carol Cummins 410-486-1504, Joan Flaks 410-486-6246 or Frida Fraiman 410-363-6464.

Families and Addiction - Free Public Forum Sunday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel Hear from families in our community who have experience living with and loving someone who uses drugs. The forum will be led by Lisa Hillman, author of Secret No More: A Story of Hope for Parents with an Addicted Child. RSVP to Yvonne Epstein yvonne@bethelbalto.com . Learn more about the program here . *Sponsored by Beth El , JCS, Maryland Faith Health Network, and Sol Levinson.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning 

NEW! Wise Aging Mondays, beginning March 4 at 10:00 a.m., Agus Library Join us as we explore the concept of Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit. This program consists of a facilitated peer group meeting on a regular basis. Lee Richmond, PhD, a trained facilitator by IJS Wise Aging faculty, will guide you through this meaningful experience. Cost: $65/Beth El Congregation members; $75/non-members. Click here for more information.

1st Wednesdays @ Beth El Presenting: Sarah Baumgarten Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., Offit Auditorium Innately comical soprano Sarah Baumgarten has no trouble showcasing her personality through the repertoire she performs. She will take you on a journey through time to witness how Jewish composers affected Broadway with their unique traditions. Click here for more information.

The 2018-2019 Program Brochure is available here To register for ALL classes, regardless of fee, contact Ellen Marks at  ellenm@bethelbalto.com  or 410-580-5166

The Family Corner 

Tot Shabbat - Honoring 2's Saturday, February 23 at 11:15 a.m., Kreitzer Memorial Room Click here for more information. *Ages 0-5

The Soul Center 

Special Event: The Page featuring Author Dani Shapiro Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. Join author Dani Shapiro in a conversation with Rabbi Dana Saroken around her book Inheritance – A memoir about identity, paternity, and family secrets . $65 for dinner includes a signed copy of Inheritance and admission to the book talk (limited seating); $25 general admission (includes opening reception). For details and to register click here .

Caregiver Cafe Thurs., February 21 at 2:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

Shir Joy A Soul Center Experience Friday, February 22 at 6:45 p.m. *Dinner available at 6:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

Shiviti A Soul Centering Practice Saturday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. Click here for more information.

Chair Yoga Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. In partnership with Beth El Sisterhood, open to all. Click here for more information.

Morning Mussar Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Click here for more information.

Meditation Sits Fridays at 5:20 p.m. Click here for more information.

Torah & Yoga - All Levels Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Click here for more information.

Zentangle Drop-In Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

For information regarding up-coming programs, go to www.soulcenterbaltimore.org or contact Julie Hettleman at julie@bethelbalto.com or 410-484-0411 x 1103