Bet Mishpachah

Bet Mishpachah
An Egalitarian Synagogue Embracing Diversity

Welcome to Our Synagogue

Bet Mishpachah is a congregation for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews and all who wish to participate in an inclusive, egalitarian, and mutually supportive community. Our membership is comprised of singles, couples, and families, and is open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Learn More

Read About Loretta Saks' Talk - See Below

GLOE Pride Happy Hour at MOVA May 29 (RSVP - Click Here)

Bet Mishpachah and GLOE Capital Pride Festivities Begin May 29 - Click Here

Night OUT at the Nationals Jun 25 (RSVP Jun 1) - See Below

World Congress of GLBT Jews Annual Meeting in Winnipeg Jul 5-7 - See Below

Rabbi Green Welcome Service Jul 19 - Save the Date!

Click on the "Events Calendar" Button to the left for All Upcoming Services and Events

Worship Services & Activities

Our services are participatory, inviting, and personal, and we use gender-neutral and inclusive language. Service leading rotates between our rabbi and our talented lay leaders. Erev Shabbat services begin at 8:00 pm and Shabbat morning services begin at 10:00 am.

We sponsor a wide range of spiritual, educational, and cultural events open to all, members and non-members, friends and guests. For information on upcoming events, visit our Events Calendar and click on the event for further details. For information and resources in the wider GLBT community, visit our Partner and Community listings.

Night OUT at the Nationals

If you would like to attend as part of a Bet Mishpachah "team" as the Nationals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, please email social-events@betmish.org. The tickets cost $20.00. The deadline for RSVPing is June 1st so we can order the tickets. For more information about Night OUT, click here.

Italy and the Holocaust - My Family's Story

Loretta Vitale Saks gave a fascinating talk on April 21 about the history of the Jewish community in Italy and her parents' families' disparate reactions to the Fascists. Click here to read more.

World Congress of GLBT Jews Annual Meeting

Haven't decided yet what to do this summer? Come to the 21st World Conference of GLBT Jews taking place the weekend of July 5-7 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The conference theme is Keshet l’dor v’dor, Rainbow of Pride from Generation to Generation.

The conference will provide plenty of opportunities for Jewish schmoozing. Scheduled is a great lineup including several prominent authors: Joy Ladin (Through the Door of Life), Jay Michaelson (God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality) and Lesléa Newman (A Letter to Harvey Milk, In Every Laugh A Tear, and Heather Has Two Mommies).

Bet Mishpachah is a member of the World Congress of GLBT Jews: Keshet Ga’ava. All members of the congregation are entitled to reduced registration fees for the conference. Make your reservations soon! Registration starts on February 28 and early registration pricing ends March 31. Registration and other conference information can be obtained at http://www.keshetldorvdor.com

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