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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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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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 8 , 2024

End of Summer Picnic
Sunday, Sep 8th 11:00a to 1:00p
Join with the Bet Mishpachah community for our annual picnic and “walk in the park” to enjoy friends and fresh air at Rock Creek Park. We will reserve picnic tables accessible by car or if you are hardy, by bicycle. Bring your own lunch/drink and if you like, something to share - a side dish or dessert, and a folding chair if you like. We will provide water, paper goods/cutlery.
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2024

Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Sep 13th 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 include recognition of our volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make Bet Mishpachah a thriving community.
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2024

Volunteer Shabbat and the Dace Stone and Harvey Milk Chesed Awards
Friday, Sep 13th 8:00p to 10:00p
Join us as we honor our volunteers who have given so much of themselves to help make Bet Mishpachah the wonderful community that it is Bet Mishpachah. Services preceded by a Congregational Dinner
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2024

New Liturgy Reflecting the Queer Experience
Shabbat, Sep 14th 12:30p to 2:00p
We will explore selections from Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells. This collection of LGBTQ prayers, poems, liturgy, and ritual was recently published by the Reform Movement. We will read through some of the key inclusions and reflect on how these pieces might add to our own personal and communal spiritual lives.
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2024

Simchat Shabbat
Friday, Sep 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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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024

Coffee and Conversation with Congressman Jamie Raskin
Sunday, Sep 22nd 10:00a to 12:00p
Representative Raskin will be speaking about his role as a Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, which serves as a resource for Members of Congress, their staff, and the public on LGBTQI+ issues at the federal level. He will talk about the Equality Caucus' work toward the extension of equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and well-being for all regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or sex characteristics (including intersex traits).
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024

S'lichot: Gateway to the High Holy Days
Motzei Shabbat, Sep 28th 8:00p to 10:00p
Join us for a lovely S'lichot service, and get in the mood for the High Holy Days. Hear music from our newly formed choir and more.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2024

Rosh HaShana evening service - day 1
Wednesday, Oct 2nd 8:00p to 11:00p

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Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024

Rosh HaShana morning service - day 1
Thursday, Oct 3rd 10:00a to 1:00p

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Friday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2024

Rosh HaShana morning service - day 2
Friday, Oct 4th 10:00a to 1:00p

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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024

Kol Nidre - Yom Kippur evening
Friday, Oct 11th 7:00p to 10:00p

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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur morning service
Shabbat, Oct 12th 10:00a to 2:00p

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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Break-the Fast
Shabbat, Oct 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
Join us as we end Yom Kippur and our day of fasting together. Pre-registration only: $18/members; $36/non-members
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024

Pot luck dinner at EDCJCC Sukka
Shabbat, Oct 19th 6:30p to 9:00p
Join us as we celebrate the holiday of Sukkot as a community at the EDCJCC's Sukka. Bring a dairy/parve dish to share and we will "bring in the joy."
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