The Buzz at Beth El: February 4, 2020

Save the Date!

Purim 5780

Monday, March 9

* 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.: Purim Carnival for all ages, 80's Museum, Arts&Crafts, Mishlo'ach Manot Project and much more!

* 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Back to the 80's Purim Spiel.

* 8:00 p.m.: 80's After Party

* If you have something exciting to contribute to our 80's museum (old cell phone, fun clothes, scrunchies, fanny packs, etc.), please email Cantor Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com

* Volunteers needed for our Purim Carnival games. If interested, please email Cantor Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com.

This Weekend

Friday, February 7

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

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

Friday Night Kol Echad - Inclusive Shabbat: 5:30 p.m., Kolker Room

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

Saturday, February 8

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

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

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

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

Evening Service: 5:15 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, February 9

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

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

The Great Wrap: 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Beth El Seniors Lunch in Memory of Jake Rome: 12:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

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 all month? Go to our calendar of events here .

Unable to attend the Shabbat services? Live stream available here .

In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List

Tuesday, February 4 - Monday, February 10

Click here

Interested in getting hospital and bereavement notices from Beth El?

Please sign up here .

Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings

Beth El's Social Action Committee Presents:

Winter Mitzvah Project

to benefit the Community Crisis Center

Now through March 10, 2020

We'll be collecting the following items: paper towels, toilet paper, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly and dry pasta. Please bring your items to Beth El and drop-off in the lobby. For more information, please contact Jeanette Davis at jeajekdavis@hotmail.com.

Beth El Men's Club Presents: The Great Wrap

with Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Cantor Thom King

Sunday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Men, women and children of the Beth El family are invited to participate in learning about this ancient pְractice. This event is free and open to all Beth El members. RSVP due by February 4. Click here for more information.

Beth El Seniors Lunch - In Memory of Jake Rome

Sunday, February 9 at 12:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Join us in creating warm no-sew blankets, to be donated to Children’s Hospital in Washington DC, in memory of Jake Rome, son of Eileen and Mark Rome. **Material will be provided by us. *Registration closed

Beth El Florida Brunch *For Congregation Members Only

Sunday, February 23 at 11:30 a.m., Club at Ibis - Main Clubhouse

Hosted by Dr. Ed and Ann Mishner. Book discussion by Rabbi Saroken, book: Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection To Life – In Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There) by Sarah Hurwitz. RSVP by Friday, February 7 to Bekah Waltemeyer, Development Associate, at rwaltemeyer@bethelbalto.com or

410-484-0411 x 1120.

Spring Blood Drive - Volunteers Needed!

Beth El Blood Drive committee is looking for volunteers for the next

Blood Drive on March 25. If interested, please contact Steve Silber at sfs6914@gmail.com or 410-491-9157.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

1st Wednesdays @ Beth El

Women Cantors Concert

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

Four strong, powerful, and inspiring cantors will bring their voices together to raise up and bring light to a variety of compositions written by and for women. Cantors Melanie Blatt, Jennifer Rolnick, Kim Komrad, and Hinda Eisen Labovitz all work in the Baltimore Washington area and bring their unique talents to our 1st Wednesday stage. Click here for more information.

From Slavery to Freedom

with Dr. Rosann Catalano and Rabbi Steven Schwartz

Wednesdays, beginning February 5 at 9:30 a.m., Agus Library

This series is another of the primal themes that shape and sustain both the identity and religious imaginations of Jews and Christians alike. Click here for more information.

NEW! Rikud Baltimore

Mondays, beginning February 10 at 7:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Join us for an 8-week program for beginner's Israeli dance with Josh Rosenthal and Carol Rubin. You are invited to stay for the Intermediate/Advanced class 8:00-10:00p.m. Click here for more information.

NEW! A Discussion with Professor Shy Arkin

Monday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m., Kolker Room

Professor Isaiah T. (Shy) Arkin is the Arthur Lejwa Professor of Structural Biochemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and served as

Vice-President for Research and Development at the University. Click here for more information.

The 2019-2020 Adult Education Booklet is out NOW!

Click here to download a copy.

The Family Corner

Friday Night Kol Echad - Inclusive Shabbat

Friday, February 7 at 5:30 p.m., Kolker Room

We're inviting you all to join us for an inclusive Friday night service, following a special Shabbat oneg with heavy appetizers. All abilities and ages are welcome! For more information, contact Cantor Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com

Or Shabbat Family Service

Saturday, February 8 at 10:15 a.m., Schuster Library

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

Prayground Shabbat

Saturday, February 8 at 11:15 a.m., Kolker Room

All are welcome to celebrate Shabbat! Come join our musical service as we sing and play together in our beautiful Generations Park! (Winter location: Kolker Room) Kiddush to follow. Click here for full list of dates.

Beth El Summer Program

Beth El offers a nine week summer program for children 2 to 5 years old. Our 2020 summer session will run from Monday, June 15 through Friday, August 14. Registration starts NOW! Click here for rates, application and further information.

The Soul Center

Intro to Meditation

First Thursday of the month, beginning February 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Intrigued by the idea of starting a meditation practice or looking to add something special to your existing practice? Get a supportive kickstart in this monthly gathering. Come one time, or come each month for a “tune up”. Rabbi Ben Shalva will give you some techniques to try and principles to follow, whether you use an App

on your phone or prefer to sit in stillness. Click here for registration and more information.