The Buzz at Beth El: December 10, 2019

Celebrate Hanukkah With Us!

Beth El Community Hanukkah Celebration

Sunday, December 22 at 4:30 p.m., Offit Auditorium

All ages are welcome to join us for a fun Hanukkah celebration! Candle lighting (BYO menorah), holiday sing-a-long and light dinner. $5/person, kids under 12 are free. Open seating.

To RSVP or for more information, email Cantor Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com by December 12.

Island Shabbat

Friday, January 10 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, and the Beth El Choir, led by Cantor Thom King. A delicious island-themed Oneg will take place after the service.

This Weekend

Friday, December 13

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

The Spark: 8:30 a.m., The Soul Center

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

Saturday, December 14

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

Morning Service - Bat Mitzvah of Emma Borden : 10:00 a.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary

Or Shabbat Family Service: 10:15 a.m., Schuster Library

Prayground Shabbat: 11:15 a.m., Community Room

Evening Service - Bat Mitzvah of Eliana Taylor : 4:45 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, December 15

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

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

Beth El Men's Club Brunch with Guest Speaker Billy Wunderlich: 10:00 a.m., Kolker Room

Zentangling: 3:00 p.m., The Soul Center

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

Want to know what is going on at Beth El throughout the month?

Go to our calendar of events here .

Unable to attend the Shabbat services? Live stream available here . Please note, we'll be changing our live stream platform in the next couple months, stay tuned for updates.

In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List

Tuesday, December 10 - Monday, December 16

Click here

Interested in getting hospital and bereavement notices from Beth El?

Please sign up here .

Chesed

If you know of anyone who might need a C hesed visit, please fill out this form so that we have all the details we need and no one is forgotten. Thank you for partnering with us to provide Chesed to our members in need. For information regarding our Chesed group, Visiting Voices , contact Cantor Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com

Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings

Beth El Men's Club Brunch with Guest Speaker

Billy Wunderlich

Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m., Kolker Room

Men’s Club will welcome Billy Wunderlich of Lifebridge Health and Fitness to Beth El. Billy will discuss wellness and share a simple approach to creating the best version of yourself. Men’s Club members, family and guests are invited to join us.

Cost: Men’s Club Members and Spouses - $18/person; Additional Guests - $22/person. Click here to register or for more information.

Volunteers Needed!

Movable Feast is in need of volunteers for Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25. We'll be delivering food to people who are home-bound due to illness. It is a true Mitzvah ! Want to help? Please contact Myra Katz at katz.myra@gmail.com .

Save the Date! February Florida Brunch

Our Annual Florida Brunch will be held on Sunday, February 23 with Rabbi Dana Saroken. Winter Birds, please make sure we have your Florida address on file to ensure you receive the invitation. More details to come soon!

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

Perfidy: The Kastner Affair

Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. ,

Agus Library

Click here for information.

Talking to Your Children

and Grandchildren About...

Sunday, December 15 at 9:45 a.m., Agus Library

Click here for information.

The 2019-2020 Adult Education Booklet is out NOW!

Click here to download a copy.

The Family Corner

Or Shabbat Family Service *For all ages

Saturday, December 14 at 10:15 a.m., Schuster Library

Or Shabbat is led by Morah Becky, the T'filah Team and Mitzvah Monsters in the Schuster Library. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for songs, stories and a wonderful family Shabbat experience.

Prayground Shabbat *For all ages

Saturday, December 14 at 11:15 a.m., Community Room

Join us for a musical service as we sing and play together, Kiddush to follow . Click here for a full list of upcoming dates.

*Due to the cold weather, Prayground Shabbat will take place in the Community Room.

The Soul Center

A Way In: What Matters Most

Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Drawing on Elana Zaiman’s concept of the “Forever Letter,” this workshop, with Goucher College Writing Professor Barbara Roswell, will give you a chance to flex your creative muscles as you reflect on what matters and why. Click here for registration and more information.