We have a long, proud history, beginning as the first synagogue in Northern Virginia and continuing through
nearly 150 years to the present. And now, we've just opened our
newly renovated and expanded wing of our building, pictured in this
slideshow at right. You are invited to sample any of the myriad
of activities making Beth El a vibrant, exciting community. We encourage
you to participate with us in our worship services, to take advantage
of our numerous educational opportunities and to avail yourself
of all that our congregation has to offer. To learn more, click
on the About Us" tab at the
top.
Wednesday Night Study Sessions with Rabbi Isserow, 7-8 p.m. "Reform Prayer,A Concise History" May 14; "Jews and Christians:The Differences" May 21; "Reform Prayer: Choreography of Prayer" June 4.
Tidal Basin paddle boating is next event planned for the Young Professionals Group on Sunday, June 22. For more info, contact Stacy.
Join Beth El in Celebrating Israel's 60th Birthday! Sunday, June 1. Meet in the parking lot at l0:30 a.m. for an Israeli tailgate brunch, then proceed to the National Mall to join the greater Jewish Community for what promises to be a memorable afternoon of music and dancing to celebrate Israel.
Mother's Day Brunch , Sunday, May 11,
10:00 am until noon,Beth El Social Hall
Complimentary admission for ladies and children 12 and under
$10 for men, $8 Brotherhood members.
Roses for the ladies/door prizes.
Please bring diapers and wipes to be donated to a battered women's shelter. Use this reservation form .
Building slideshow photos courtesy of Arne Meyrow; B'nei Mitzvah photo courtesy of Tom Ball Photography
This Week's Calendar
Sat., May. 10, 2008 9:00am Torah Study 10:30am Shabbat Service
Sun., May. 11, 2008 9:00am Brotherhood BoD 10:00am Religious School 10:00am Mother's Day Brunch 10:00am Adult Hebrew 11:00am Adult Hebrew
Mon., May. 12, 2008
Tue., May. 13, 2008 7:00pm Religious School Comm.
Wed., May. 14, 2008 6:15pm Mid-week school 7:00pm Reform Prayer: A Concise History 8:15pm Choir Rehearsal
Thu., May. 15, 2008 7:00pm Beth El House Annual Meeting 7:00pm Interfaith Bible Class
Fri., May. 16, 2008 6:00pm Family Shabbat Dinner 6:45pm Family Shabbat Service 8:15pm Shira Chadasha-WRJ Shabbat
What's New?
Our gorgeous new Judaica Shop is now open in our new wing. Come visit us for fabulous items of all sort, from Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts to Shabbat needs. Hours:
Sundays 10 a.m. - noon
Wednesdays 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Fridays 1/2 hour before services begin
Community volunteers needed for JCC Maccabi ArtsFest, a week-long arts immersion program at GMU. To learn more about how you can help, visit the JCC Maccabi web site at http://www.artsfestfairfax.com
Our gorgeous new Judaica Shop is now open in our new wing. Come visit us for fabulous items of all sort, from Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts to Shabbat needs. 