The Buzz at Beth El: Happy Thanksgiving!

The Buzz at Beth El

Thanksgiving Message from Our Clergy

This year - and every year - we are grateful for you, our Beth El community!

Wishing all our Beth El families a Thanksgiving of peace, joy, and good health.

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday - a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration - is next Tuesday (Nov. 27th). Your support makes everyday miracles happen here at Beth El. To prove it, three members of our community are excited to share their Extraordinary Moments with you tomorrow! Make sure to follow Beth El on Facebook so you can share the love with us on Giving Tuesday.

This Weekend

Friday, November 23

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

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

Saturday, November 24

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

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

Evening Services - Bat Mitzvah of Alexa Zukerberg : 5:00 p.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary

Sunday, November 25

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

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

Services will be live streamed here .

Please note: our offices will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. November 21

and will be closed on Thursday, November 22.

For weather closure information, please go to our website ,

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

Support Beth El Early Childhood Education Programs

Barnes & Noble Bookfair

Now until Sunday, November 25

Please support our school by shopping at Barnes & Noble.

A percentage of the sales during the fundraiser goes to our school! All you have to do is bring this voucher when you go shopping or let the cashier know you're from Beth El School. While the fundraiser is based at the Pikesville location, we will get credit for purchases made at ANY Barnes & Noble store, as long as you use our ID number! And, if you can’t get to the store, please shop online in support of our Book Fair using the Book Fair ID #12390316).

We truly appreciate your support!

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

Sisterhood General Meeting, Luncheon & Program with Fred Bronstein

Monday, December 3 at 11:30 a.m., Offit Auditorium

Fred Bronstein, Dean of the Peabody Institute, is an accomplished pianist, dedicated music educator, and successful chief executive of American symphony orchestras. Click here for more information.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

Special Event:

1st Wednesdays @ Beth El Presents: Héloïse Quartet

Wednesday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m., Offit Auditorium

The Héloïse Quartet draws upon centuries of vocal music to create imaginative and inspiring performances, connecting audiences to stories of human culture and spirituality from around the world. Click here for more information.

Rabbis of the Talmud

Monday, November 26 at 10:00 a.m.,

Agus Library

Click here for more information.

Agus Academy

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

Click here for more information.

Points Of Departure: Same Text,

Different Interpretation

Wednesdays, beginning November 28

at 9:30 a.m., Agus Library

Click here for more information.

Jewish Short Stories

Tuesday, December 4 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

Shabbat Family Service

led by Cantor Melanie Blatt and Kittah Hay

Saturday, December 1 at

11:15 a.m., Location TBD

Click here for more information.

*All ages are welcome

My Grown Up and Me

Sunday, December 2

at 10:00 a.m.,

Community Room

Click here for more information, including full list of dates. *Families with kids ages 2-5

Beyond the Cover

Wednesday, December 5 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

A book experience for parents with young children. Click here for more information.

The Soul Center

The Page Featuring Erica Keswin

Tuesday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Erica Keswin is a workplace strategist who has worked for the past twenty years with some of the most iconic brands in the world as a consultant, speaker, writer and professional dot connector. Click here for more information.