The Buzz at Beth El: #Reflect4Rosh

The Buzz at Beth El

Beth El proudly announces:

The 5780/2019 High Holy Days #Reflect4Rosh Campaign

#Reflect4Rosh is a series of provocative questions, designed to help guide teshuva.

In the coming weeks, Beth El will present these questions to the congregation through email, social media, and in-person. Members are invited to respond to these prompts. Whether congregants respond privately or publicly, Beth El’s clergy and staff hope the campaign inspires each member to become the best version of themselves as we all #Reflect4Rosh . To learn more and participate, please go to our Facebook page or read our Special Edition of the Voice below.

September Voice - Special High Holy Day Edition

The High Holy Days are coming our way and Beth El has plenty of new surprises planned for you! Click on the picture to see our Special High Holy Day Edition of the September Voice and get all the information you need for the coming holiday season and the usual calendar and schedule of Beth El events.

Beth El Congregation Security Statement

The security of our congregants, community, and facilities is of paramount concern and we take your safety very seriously. While Beth El makes security an integral part of our culture year-round, we remain especially vigilant during the High Holy Days. Click here to read the full statement.

This Weekend

Friday, September 6

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

Evening Service: 6:00 p.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary

Saturday, September 7

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

Morning Service: 10:00 a.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary

Prayground Shabbat: 11:15 a.m., Outdoor Pavilion *Ages 0-5

Evening Service: 7:15 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, September 8

The Path - High Holiday Edition: 8:30 a.m., Soul Center - offsite location

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

Sisterhood Opening Luncheon: 11:00 a.m., Offit Auditorium

Fashion Fall Fest: 1:30 p.m., Myers Auditorium

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

Beth El Seniors Dinner & Entertainment: 6:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Unable to attend Shabbat services? Live stream available here .

Beth El Memorial Park

Upcoming Events:

* The Jewish Funeral & Advance Planning - Sunday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. in the Soul Center

* Beth El Memorial Park Open House - Sunday, September 22, 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

* Annual Service of Remembrance - Sunday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Click here for full details. Questions? Please contact Lisa Silverstein at lisa@bethelbalto.com

In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List

Tuesday, September 3 - Monday, September 9

Click here

Interested in getting hospital and bereavement notices from Beth El?

Please sign up here .

Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings

Fall Fashion Fest

Sunday, September 8 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Myers Auditorium

Come shop with some of your favorite vendors and discover some new ones, immediately after the Sisterhood Opening Luncheon. Click here for full list of vendors.

Chesed (Loving Kindness) Group

Sunday, September 15 at 11:45 a.m., Schuster Library

Come explore the power of music and learn how you can become a part of our chesed outreach efforts at Beth El. We meet on Sunday afternoons and visit congregants in their homes or wherever they may be. For more information, contact Cantor Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com

Selichot - Getting into the ZONE for the High Holy Days

Saturday, September 21 at 9:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

At this year’s Selichot service, Beth El is going to employ not only the traditional texts and music of the service, but also a page from our American culture - Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone .

As has become our custom, Rabbi Schwartz, Rabbi Saroken, and Cantor King will be accompanied by our fellow Beth El congregant, internationally known cellist Evan Drachman, and the mighty men of the Beth El Choir.

Beth El Men's Club Breakfast with Cantor Thom King

Sunday, September 22 at 10:00 a.m., Kolker Room

Cantor Thom King will share his reflection on the Beth El trip to Eastern Europe. Cost: $18/Men's Club member; $22/Guest. Fore more information and to download a reservation form, click here .

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

1st Wednesdays @ Beth El

An Evening with Baltimore Chamber Encounters

Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m., Offit Auditorium

The Baltimore Chamber Encounters is an innovative chamber concert initiative bringing classical music vividly alive and redefining the concert experience. It uses various media to explain the musical compositions and use of other art forms.

Click here for more information.

Special Series:

The African-American/Jewish Component

of the Civil Rights Movement

Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Schapiro Auditorium

Session 1 - September 5: Mid 1950’s to Mid 1060’s

Session 2 - September 12: The Help and the Helper. Black and Jewish Relationshos, 1940’s -1950’s

Session 3 - September 19: Mid 1970’s to 1990’s

For full details on all three sessions, please click here . Thanks to an anonymous donor, all three sessions are now free of charge.

* September 26, 6:45 p.m., Gorn Chapel – screening of the film Voices of Baltimore: Life Under Segregation. Read more here .

Current Trends in Israeli Film

Begins Wednesday, September 4 at 10:30 a.m., Agus Library

Click here for information.

A Month for Men Only

Begins Wednesday, September 4 at 4:30 p.m., Kolker Room

Click here for information.

Understanding and Preparing a Personal Jewish Ethical Will

Tuesdays, September 10 & 17 at 7:00 p.m., Agus Library

Click here for information.

More to come in September:

* How Will the Israeli Elections Affect YOU and Israel?: Monday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m . , Kolker Room. Click here for information.

* Living Your Life with Joy, Resilience & Spirit: 4 sessions - beginning Thursday, September 26

at 10:00 a.m., Kolker Room. Click here for information.

The 2019-2020 Adult Education Booklet is out NOW!

Click here to download a copy.

The Family Corner

Prayground Shabbat

Saturday, September 7 at 11:15 a.m., Outdoor Pavilion

Join Morah Becky for a musical service as we sing and play together in our beautiful Generations Park Kiddush to follow. For kids up to 5 years old and their families. *In case of rain, the service will take place in the Preschool Community Room. Click here for a full list of upcoming dates.

Back to School Shabbat

*For Preschool and Religious School Families

Friday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion

Join us for a musical Shabbat service, led by Cantor Melanie Blatt.

Dinner and activities to follow. Please register here . Questions? please contact Andy Shankman, Religious School Manager, at ashankman@bethelbalto.com

The Soul Center

New Nia - A Mind-Body Experience

Sunday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m., The Movement Lab in Remington

Join us as our Wisdom Leader, Andrea Lieber, uses mindful movement and rhythm to bring in the new year. $15/person. Click here for registration and more information.

Midnight Selichot Drumming Circle

with Rabbi Dana Saroken and Jordan Goodman of Beatwell

Saturday, September 21 at 11:30 p.m.

This service, traditionally undertaken at midnight, is our wake-up call to start the High Holiday season. No prior drumming experience required. Drums and other instruments will be provided. This event will be held at a private home and space will be limited. Register here .