The Buzz at Beth El: Torah Cafe and June Oneg

The Buzz at Beth El

Torah Cafe - Shavuot 5779

Saturday, June 8

You are invited to a coffee house style Shavuot celebration!

• 7:30 p.m.: Mincha Service

• 8:00 p.m.: Beit Midrash learning experience, guided by our Clergy. Devour the texts of our traditions with your cheesecake, and sip on an assortment of gourmet coffees and teas.

• 8:45 p.m.: Ma’ariv/Havdallah Service

• 9:00 p.m.: Don’t go home too early or you’ll miss the coffee house style live musical performances!

If you’re interested in volunteering or to RSVP,

please email Cantor Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com.

Shavuot Services

Sunday, June 9: Morning Service - 10:00 a.m.; Evening Service - 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 10: Morning Service (Yizkor) - 10:00 a.m.; Evening Service - 6:45 p.m.

Summer Onegs

First Oneg of the Season - June 7

Join us for Summertime Onegs, Friday evenings, immediately after services.

June 7, July 5 and August 9. If you are able to co-sponsor any or all onegs ($18 per oneg),

please contact Yvonne Epstein at 410-484-0411.

This Weekend

Friday, May 24

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

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

Saturday, May 25

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

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

Evening Services: 8:15 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, May 26

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

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

Monday, May 27

Offices and School closed for Memorial Day

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

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

Unable to attend Shabbat services? Live stream available here .

In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List

Tuesday, May 21 - Monday, May 27

Click here

Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings

Biblio

Wednesday, May 29 at 12:00 p.m., Myers Auditorium

Speaker Sheila Derman will review the book The Woman's Hour by Elaine Weis. Bring a dairy lunch and enjoy eating and talking with friends. No charge. For more information, contact: Barbara Berkowitz 410-296-8424, Carol Cummins 410-486-1504, Joan Flaks 410-486-6246 or Frida Fraiman 410-363-6464.

Beth El Seniors Dinner & Entertainment at Beth Israel

with Tenor Jonathan Long

Sunday, June 2 at 5:45 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation

Cost: $22/person. Make checks payable to Beth El Seniors. Reservations due by May 25. For further information, contact

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

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

Wednesday Night @ The Movies

Wednesdays, May 22, 29 and June 5

This series of 3 films is guaranteed to delight you! Join us in the

Offit Auditorium, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $10 at the door.

May 22: Aftermath - facilitator, Neil Rubin, Ph.D., Beth Tfiloh Dahan High School

May 29: Inside Hana’s Suitcase - facilitator, Sivan Chaban, FIDF

June 5: Dough - facilitator, Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Ritual Director

Click here for a detailed description of each movie and further information.

NEW! The Best of Hamilton - Presented by Ellen Katz

Two Part Class - Tuesdays, May 21 and 28 at 7:00 p.m., Kolker Room

Experience America’s Groundbreaking Musical! If you are planning on seeing the musical Hamilton, wish that you could, or have already seen it, this event is for you! Fee: $36 for Beth El Congregation members, $45 for non-members. Click here for more information.

New Classes Coming Up:

* Mah Jongg or Beginners: Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Myers Auditorium. Join Geri Willen and the group and learn this strategic game.Fee: $45 for Beth El Congregation members and $55 for non-members.

* Canasta for Beginners: Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Myers Auditorium. Learn to play this popular card game with Geri Willen. Come and make new friends or bring your friends and make your own group of 4! Fee: $45 for Beth El Congregation members and $55 for non-members .

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

2022 B’nai Mitzvah Date Requests

If your child was born in 2009 and will be having a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Beth El, you are welcome to submit requested dates for the year 2022. These B’nai Mitzvah dates will be assigned early this summer, and we try to honor your requests. Please know that we will do our best, but cannot guarantee a single Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Submit your 2022 B’nai Mitzvah dates to ellenm@bethelbalto.com and indicate if you are requesting a Shabbat morning or Havdallah service.

The 2019-2020 Berman-Lipavsky Religious School Registration is OPEN

To register your kids to the Religious School at Beth El, click here .

To register your kids to our Hebrew School in Your Neighborhood, click here . For further information, contact Fran Davis at fran@bethelbalto.com

The Soul Center

LitLunch

Wednesday, May 29, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Join us for LIT erature based deep-dive into the memoirs of author

Dani Shapiro. Every 2 weeks we’ll get together for lunch in the Soul Center. There will be designated facilitators (chosen for their wit and wisdom) and lots for the group to delve into. Come at noon to grab lunch and a seat, our discussion will begin at 12:30 p.m. $20/person per session.

Click here to for further information and full schedule.