Bet Mishpachah

Bet Mishpachah is Washington's only Egalitarian Synagogue Embracing a Diversity of Sexual
and Gender Identities, founded in 1975 by members of DC's LGBTQ+ community.

WELCOME TO BET MISHPACHAH!

A congregation for gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, trans and queer Jews, our
families, friends and allies and all who wish to participate in an inclusive,
progressive, egalitarian, and mutually supportive community. Explore our
website to learn more about our vibrant community!

Our Rabbi, Jake Singer-Beilin, guides our spiritual path, and leads or co-leads
half of our Shabbat and holiday services along with our talented cohort of
lay leaders.

Click here to find out more about services. If you have any questions, please
see our contact page where you will find the contact information for our
administrator and board.

Please join us!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 5 , 2025

Shabbat Services with Bet Mishpachah
Sunday, Jan 5th 8:00p to Sunday, Dec 28th 8:00p
Join Bet Mishpachah weekly on Fridays at 8:00 pm as we welcome Shabbat with our warm and joyous services. We also meet the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:00 am for a brief service and stimulating Torah discussion. Both services are followed by our tasty Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome!
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Gay for the Stage with Kid Mitch Crispell
Friday, May 2nd 6:30p to 8:00p
Former Theatre Kid Mitch Crispell writes about the DC and NYC theatre scenes on his blog, “Mitch’s Theatre Newsletter.” In this fun and interactive talk, he’ll invite you in to experience the magic of the theatre. Whether you’re theatre-curious but intimidated by the options, already see shows but wonder what’s going on behind the scenes, or you’re a fellow Theatre Nerd who wants to be a more discerning critic, you’ll learn a lot from Mitch’s infectious enthusiasm and insights. We’ll cover: * Where can you see great theatre in the DC area? * What’re my top picks for shows playing in DC and New York this Spring? * How to pick a show that you’ll love? * How does a show get made? Who else besides the actors works on it? * What tools are available to theatre-makers and how do they use them to tell stories? * What’s the difference between Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, national tours, and regional theatre? * What YOU love about theatre! Life is a cabaret, old chum, so climb every mountain, fly off the handle, and don’t throw away your shot—attend the tale at Mitch’s talk!
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025

An Evening with Dr. Anthony Fauci
Wednesday, May 7th 7:00p to 9:00p
Join us in celebration of our 50th anniversary as we honor Dr. Anthony Fauci with the Harvey Milk Chesed Award in recognition of the work he has accomplished during his career for our community.
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Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025

2025 Shabbaton Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 9th 6:30p to 8:00p
Share a meal with friends and spend time with our scholar-in-residence for our Shabbaton weekend, Dr. Harriette Wimms. $30 for members; $39 for non-members
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Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025

Annual Shabbaton
Friday, May 9th 8:00p to Shabbat, May 10th 8:00p
Join us for Bet Mishpachah’s annual Shabbaton. Our guest this year, Dr. Harriette Wimms will speak on Freedom and Resistance.
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 21 , 2025

The Intersection of Queerness and Judaism - How Judaism is uniquely able to accommodate queer identity
Wednesday, May 21st 7:30p to 9:00p
We’ll hear from our tradition, from recent examples, and from those who have merged their queer identities with their LGBTQ+ identities. If we let them, one can inform the other and both can become stronger within us.
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025

Celebrate Pride with Bet Mishpachah
Thursday, Jun 5th 8:00p to Sunday, Jun 8th 6:00p
Join Bet Mishpachah for World Pride events
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Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025

Women's First Friday Monthly Outreach
Friday, Jul 4th 6:30p to 8:00p
Join us for our virtual First Friday pre service Women’s Outreach. Pour your favorite beverage and enjoy your dinner while you zoom into our gathering and usher in Shabbat with great company and conversation!
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