The Buzz at Beth El

This Weekend

Friday, July 20 Morning Services: 8:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel Evening Services: 6:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel Summer Oneg: Following Evening Services, Front Lawn Saturday, July 21 Torah Study Class: 9:00 a.m., Agus Library Morning Service: 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel Evening Services - Tisha B'av : 8:15 p.m., Gorn Chapel Sunday, July 22 Tisha B'av Morning Services: 9:15 a.m., Gorn Chapel Evening Services: 5:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Book of Remembrance 2018 / 5779 Honoring the memory of our friends and relatives has become an annual tradition in the publication of the Beth El Book of Remembrance. The 5779 Book of Remembrance will be distributed at Yom Kippur.  This year we will expand our new section in the Book of Remembrance – Kavanot/Reflections – to any members of our Congregation who have lost a loved one and wish to honor their memory. Families are invited to submit a picture and a short write-up about their family member reflecting on their life. The cost for each ¼ page dedication is $250. Please submit your text and photo by July 27, 2018. To submit your text and photo or for further information, please contact Sarah Rohan at sarah@bethelbalto.com or 410-484-0411.

Summer Onegs Fridays, July 20 and August 17 following Shabbat Evening Services We will have a delicious oneg outside, under the evening sky. We would be honored to have you co-sponsor each event for $18. For further information, please contact Yvonne Epstein at 410-484-0411 or   yvonne@bethelbalto.com

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

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

A Message to Religious School Parents

Registration for Religious School is OPEN for the 2018-2019 school year! Please register as soon as possible so we can accurately determine class sessions, number of teachers & classrooms needed and decide on student placement. You can register online at www.bethelbalto.com If you have any questions, please contact Fran Davis in the religious school office at 410-484-4543 or fran@bethelbalto.com

The Soul Center

The P.O.D - Podcasts Over Drinks Wednesdays, July 18, 25; August 1, 8 at 6:00 p.m. So, how does this work? 1. Choose a date or a theme that speaks to you. 2. Register & we’ll send you a link to the podcast & directions to that week’s P.O.D. host. 3. Listen to the podcast episode (in your car, on a walk/run) before Wednesday @ 6pm. They’re all about an hour long. 4. Come to the house ready for a great discussion, in a beautiful setting, with great people & refreshing summer drinks & snacks. 5. Leave feeling just a little more Soulful! For further information and to register, click here .

Dusk Yoga Thursdays, July 26; August 2, 9 at 6:00 p.m. Take advantage of the longer days of summer to join us on a Dusk YOGAhike. Led by Kimberlee Strome and Dagmar Bohlmann, we’ll go on a 90- minute vigorous hike with stops for off-the-mat yoga and mindful Jewish inspiration sprinkled throughout. Space is limited. For location information and to register, click here .

Healing Service Wednesday, July 18 at 9:15 a.m. Click here for information

Caregiver Cafe Thursday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. Click here for information

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