The Buzz at Beth El: The January/February Voice is Here!

The Buzz at Beth El

Beth El wishes you a happy and healthy 2019!

Click here for a special message from Rabbi Schwartz.

The January/February Voice is here!

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This Weekend

Friday, January 4

Morning Services: 8:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Evening Services: 6:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Saturday, January 5

Morning Service - Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Blumenfeld : 10:00 a.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary

Evening Services: 5:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, January 6

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

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

Music Together: 9:30 a.m., Preschool Classroom 8

Chessed Group Meeting: 12:00 p.m., Schuster Library

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

Please note: Our offices will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31 and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1. See service times and further information below.

Services will be live streamed here .

For weather closure information, please go to our website ,

our Facebook page or call our Weather Hotline at 410-580-5080.

Important Holiday Minyan Information

On Monday evening, December 31, and Tuesday morning and evening, January 1, services will take place in the Weil-Mandel Lobby (main synagogue lobby). Please note that the exterior doors will be locked and attendees will be let in by staff and/or volunteers.

Monday, December 31: Evening service - 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, January 1: Morning service - 9:15 a.m.; Evening service - 5:30 p.m.

Our Beth El Family is Growing

Mazal Tov to Iliza and Eric Bartkowski on the birth of their son Jack Elliot on December 18, 2018.

We wish health and happiness to the whole Bartkowski family!

In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List

Monday, December 31, 2018 - Monday, January 7, 2019

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Congregational Celebrations

Island Shabbat

Friday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary

Enjoy a taste of paradise at Beth El's annual Island Shabbat! Hear the sounds of the Catonsville High School Steel Band, under the direction of Jim Wharton, they will be joined by the Beth El Choir. A delicious island-themed oneg will be served after the service.

* Free of charge and open to the public.

Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings

Beth El Social Action Committee's 2019 Winter Mitzvah Drive

January - March

We will be collecting the following items, to benefit the Community Crisis Center: Non-perishable food items; Toiletries; School supplies; Household cleaners. Please mark your donation "For CCC" and bring to Beth El's main office, Religious School or the Preschool. For further information, please contact Tammy Schnydman at tammyschnydman@comcast.net

Sisterhood General Meeting, Luncheon and Program with Guest Speaker Rikki Spector

Monday, January 7 at 11:30 a.m., Offit Auditorium

Rikki Spector is a former member of the Baltimore City Council representing the Northwest Baltimore District. She will reflect upon her career and her latest efforts to help the citizens of the city she so desperately cares about. Click here for more information.

Beth El Seniors Brunch & Movie: The Other Son

Sunday, January 13 at 12:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Complex repercussions face two families, one Israeli, one Palestinian,

after learning that their sons (Jules Sitruk, Mehdi Dehbi) were accidentally switched at birth. Cost: $15/members; $18/guests. Reservations due by January 1. For more information, contact: Ruthye Steinberg

at 410-655-8242 or Ellen Budish at 443-857-7499.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

Special Event:

1st Wednesdays @ Beth El Presents: The Willinger Brothers

Wednesday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m., Offit Auditorium

This concert will feature the Willinger brothers, clarinetist Elisha and pianist Lior in a celebration of Jewish art music. Please join us as we explore the power and beauty of Jewish art music. Free of charge and open to the community. Read more here .

Jewish Short Stories

Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m., Agus Library

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Agus Academy

Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Myers Auditorium

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*New Classes*

* Intermediate Canasta with Geri Willen: Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 4:00 p.m., Myers Auditorium. $45/Beth El Congregation members; $55/non members. Read more .

* Mah Jongg for Beginners with Geri Willen: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10:00 a.m., Schuster Library. $45/Beth El Congregation members; $55/non members. Read more .

* Canasta for Beginners with Geri Willen: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 4:00 p.m., Myers Auditorium. $45/Beth El Congregation members; $55/non members. Read more .

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

Or Shabbat

Saturday, January 12

at 10:15 a.m., Schuster Library

Click here for more information. *All ages

Tot Shabbat

Saturday, January 12

at 11:15 a.m.,

Kreitzer Memorial Room

Click here for more information. *Kids ages 0-5

Kol Echad

Inclusive Shabbat

Saturday, January 19

at 11:00 a.m., Kolker Room

Click here for more information.

The Soul Center

Women, Wine & Wisdom

Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Join the Soul Center's Rabbi Dana Saroken and her guest Rabbi Naomi Levy for an intimate conversation around soulful living and spiritual journeys. Pre-register here .