The Buzz at Beth El: February 5, 2019

The Buzz at Beth El

Mazal Tov!

To Anna and Andrew Janet on the birth of their son, Aaron Douglas, born January 28.

Grandparents are Howard and the late Rina Janet. Great-grandmother is Miriam Smelkinson.

This Weekend

Friday, February 8

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 9

Torah Study Class: 9:00 a.m., Agus Library

Morning Service: 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Or Shabbat: 10:15 a.m., Schuster Library *All ages

Tot Shabbat - Honoring Infant/Toddler: 11:15 a.m., Kreitzer Memorial Room *Ages 0-5

Evening Services: 5:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, February 10

Morning Services: 9:15 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Torah & Yoga: 9:30 a.m., The Soul Center

Beth El Seniors Lunch & Entertainment with Comedian Eddie Hankin: 1:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Zentangle Drop In: 3:00 p.m., The Soul Center

Yoga for Guys: 4:30 p.m., The Soul Center

Evening Service: 5:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel

For weather closure information, please go to our website ,

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LIVE! FROM BETH EL

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

An evening to benefit the construction of Beth El's Generations Park. Honoring Joan and Dr. Michael Schultz . Featuring a special performance by Richard Lewis . Tickets and Sponsorships are now on sale! To purchase your tickets or for more information, click here or contact Lisa Silverstein at live@bethelbalto.com .

In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List

Tuesday, February 5 - Monday, February 11

Click here

Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings

Beth El Seniors Lunch & Entertainment with Comedian Eddie Hankin

Sunday, February 10 at 1:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Eddie Hankin is a stand-up comedian and a Beth El congregant. Registration is now closed. Any questions? Please contact Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 or Ellen Budish at 443-857-7499.

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

*The program is sponsored by Beth El , JCS, Maryland Faith Health Network, and Sol Levinson.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

1st Wednesdays @ Beth El Presents:

Shades of Blue Orchestra

Wednesday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m., Offit Auditorium

The Top 40 song list changes from week to week, but pop standards are here to stay. These standards help to define our culture. They are nostalgic, memorable and entertaining. Free of charge and open to the community. Click here to read more.

NEW! Wise Aging

Wednesdays, 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.