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 ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025

Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jan 24th 6:30p to 8:00p
Join us for a congregational Shabbat dinner that will be held at the EDCJCC prior to services. Tonight’s service will honor all our Board members and Install the new slate which will begin their official duties on February 1st. Register for dinner here.
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025

Installation Shabbat
Friday, Jan 24th 8:00p to 10:00p
Please join us as we thank the outgoing board and welcome the incoming board. A special Oneg Shabbat, sponsored by the Past Presidents of Bet Mishpachah, will give you an opportunity to welcome each Board Member personally.
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2025

Modern Queer Jewish Poetry with Rabbi Jake
Wednesday, Jan 29th 7:30p to 9:30p
In the fall, we began to explore poetry composed by LGBTQ+ poets, and the intersection between their queerness and their Jewishness as found in their work. Over the centuries, Jews have created these works that we get to read and be inspired by. We will continue this exploration with a focus on works by modern and contemporary poets, perhaps even with some pieces composed by members of our community.
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2025

Virtual Havdala with Scott Reiter
Shabbat, Feb 1st 6:00p to 7:30p
Join us via Zoom as we say good by to Shabbat together
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025

Women's First Friday Monthly Outreach
Friday, Feb 7th 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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Friday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2025

Simchat Shabbat
Friday, Feb 14th 8:00p to 10:00p
Celebrate your special event or occasion with us. A special blessing will be recited as well as an enhanced Oneg Shabbat.
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2025

Tu Bi-Shvat field trip
Monday, Feb 17th 10:00a to 12:00p
To commemorate Tu bi-Sh’vat this year, we will be going to Prince George’s County to tour their Materials Recycling Facility in Capitol Heights, which is the only place on the East Coast that currently has a “depackager,” an advanced recycling tool.
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2025

A Deep Dive into Megilat Esther (The Scroll of Esther) with Rabbi jake
Shabbat, Feb 22nd 12:30p to 2:00p
We regularly hear the story read or performed around Purim time, but rarely do we pause to take in the full details and messages of this powerful tale of danger and defiance. Let’s read through the text and find those parts that are usually left out of the annual spiel. Eunuchs, sexual try-outs, and massive body counts - this is definitely not for kids!
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025

Jewish Food and Recipe swap
Friday, Feb 28th 6:30p to 8:00p
Join us at the EDCJCC for a recipe swap and potluck. Bring your favorite Jewish (vegetarian or dairy) recipe to share with others, and the same dish to share. Aim for a dish that can be served cold or at room temperature. If your dish needs to be warmed let us know in advance.
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