The Buzz at Beth El
Solidarity Shabbat at Beth El Congregation
Saturday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary
Join us for Shabbat services this Saturday as we come together in prayer and reflection and pay tribute to the 11 lives that were taken away in Pittsburgh last Shabbat. We will hold our regular Shabbat service and will include special prayers, songs, and reflections in honor of the victims. Click here to read a letter from our clergy.
The Voice is here!
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This Weekend
Friday, November 2
Morning Services: 8:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel
Mussar Mornings with Rabbi Saroken: 8:30 a.m., The Soul Center
Evening Services: 6:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Saturday, November 3
Torah Study Class: 9:00 a.m., Agus Library
Solidarity Shabbat Morning Service - Bar Mitzvah of Holden Mostofsky : 10:00 a.m.,
Berman-Rubin Sanctuary
Evening Services: 6:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, November 4
Power Yoga: 8:30 a.m., The Soul Center
Morning Services: 9:15 a.m., Gorn Chapel
Religious School Programs: 9:30 a.m., Assigned Classrooms
Torah & Yoga: 9:30 a.m., The Soul Center
Drop-In Zentangling: 3:00 p.m., The Soul Center
Evening Service: 5:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Services will be live streamed here .
Congregational Celebrations
Hanukkah Lights Up the Sky
Monday, December 3 at 5:45 p.m., Beth El Rear Parking Lot
Beth El and Chizuk Amuno Congregations join together for a spectacular Hanukkah celebration with festival style dinner, a special performance by Ketzev - Johns Hopkins University's Jewish a cappella group, and fireworks!
Click here for more information.
Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings
Men's Club Italian Dinner with Guest Speaker
Jeff Goldman
Thursday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m., Kolker Room
Join us as we welcome Jeff Goldman, insider retrospective of the White House. Dinner cost per person: $28/members and wives; $33/guests. Click here for more information.
The Social Action Committee Presents: Veteran Shabbat
Saturday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary
We will be honoring all veterans during our Shabbat morning service. We encourage members of the military, past and present, to come in uniform.
Sisterhood Book Review and Petite Luncheon
with Rabbi Schwartz
Wednesday, November 14 at 12:00 p.m., Myers Auditorium
Rabbi Schwartz will review the book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor . Click here for more information.
Book Talk and Signing with Author Dara Horn
* Sponsored by CJE, hosted by Beth El as a part of the
Festival of Jewish Literature
Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary
A community read, featuring Dara Horn, author of Eternal Life . No charge, registration required. Click here for more information.
Chesed Singers Interest Group Meeting
Sunday, November 18 at 12:00 p.m., Kolker Room
Cantor Melanie Blatt is assembling a group of volunteers who are interested in participating in the holy work of singing to our congregants in need. Come explore the power of music and learn how you can become a part of our Chesed outreach efforts at Beth El. There is no audition process; just the desire to bring joy and comfort to our most vulnerable congregants. For more information, contact Cantor Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com
Beth El Seniors Dinner & Entertainment with The History Lady
Sunday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium
Our guest speaker will be Mary Ann Jung, known as The History Lady. She will be portraying Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space. Click here for more information.
Beth El Sisterhood Judaica Shop
The Judaica Shop has a direct phone line now, to reach the shop, please call 410-484-2185. For further information regarding gifts or to set an appointment, contact Ellie Spind at 410-653-9180.
The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning
Special Event:
1st Wednesdays @ Beth El Presents:
Hotel Paradise Orchestra
Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m., Offit Auditorium
This diverse orchestra is a 12-piece big band specializing in early jazz and sweet dance tunes from 1920 to 1935.
Click here for more information.
Rabbis of the Talmud
Mondays, beginning November 5 at 10:00 a.m., Agus Library
Click here for more information.
Agus Academy:
Israel's Milestones and Their Meanings
Monday, beginning November 5 at 7:00 p.m., Agus Library
Click here for more information.
Introduction to Painting
Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27
at 10:00 a.m., Room 207
Click here for more information.
Partners With God: Our Role In Caring For Creation
Wednesday, November 7
at 9:30 a.m., Agus Library
Click here for more information.
How to Be Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Agus Library
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
Or Shabbat
Saturday, November 10
at 10:15 a.m., Schuster Library
Click here for more information.
*Kids of all ages
Tot Shabbat
Honoring Infant/Toddler
Saturday, November 10
at 11:15 a.m., Kreitzer Memorial Room
Click here for more information.
*Kids ages 0-5
Shabbat Family Service
led by Cantor Melanie Blatt and Kittah Vav
Saturday, November 10
at 11:15 a.m., Schapiro Auditorium
Click here for more information.
*All ages are welcome
My Grown Up and Me
Sunday, November 11
at 10:00 a.m.
Click here for more information, including full list of dates.
*Families with kids ages 2-5
The Soul Center
The Soul Center Presents: Author Deborah Tannen
*Part of the Festival of Jewish Literature
Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.
The Soul Center features Georgetown University’s Professor of Linguistics and New York Times bestselling author, Deborah Tannen. Click here for more information and to register.
The Braid
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
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Morning Mussar
Fridays at 8:30 a.m.
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Power Yoga
Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
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Torah & Yoga - All Levels
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
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Zentangle Drop-In
Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
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Meditation Sits
Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.
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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