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

All Events

Friday ,
JanJanuary 5 , 2024

Shabbat Services with Bet Mishpachah
Friday, Jan 5th 8:00p to Friday, Dec 27th 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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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2024

Spiritual Resources for Aging
Wednesday, Dec 11th 7:30p to 9:00p
Our Jewish tradition helps us navigate all stages of life, so it only makes sense that we would find ancient and modern wisdom on the process of aging. Let’s find out what resources exist within Judaism to bring meaning, ritual, and understanding to this part of life
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Friday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2024

Simchat Shabbat
Friday, Dec 20th 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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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 25 , 2024

Movie Outing and Chinese Food
Wednesday, Dec 25th 2:00p to 7:00p
Join us for a time-honored tradition - A Christmas Day movie followed by dinner at a local Chinese restaurant! Movie selection will be done closer to the date.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024

Chanuka candle lighting
Friday, Dec 27th 8:00p to 10:00p
For the evening service of Shabbat Chanuka, bring your Menorah (Chanukiyah) and enough candles (3 + the shammas) to light just before Erev Shabbat services start. Enjoy the glow of dozens of candles burning brightly during the service as we join in our community. If you will be at home, we hope you will join us in lighting your Chanukiyah and reciting the blessings with us.
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2025

Women's First Friday Monthly Outreach
Friday, Jan 3rd 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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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 12 , 2025

Book Group
Sunday, Jan 12th 4:00p to 6:00p
This month we will discuss, "The Wrong Kind of Jew: A Mizrahi Manifesto," by Hen Mazzig.
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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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