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.

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Friday ,
JanJanuary 6 , 2023

Shabbat Services with Bet Mishpachah
Friday, Jan 6th 8:00p to Friday, Dec 8th 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 ,
JunJune 7 , 2023

Celebrate Pride with Bet Mishpachah
Wednesday, Jun 7th 5:00p to Sunday, Jun 11th 6:00p
Join DC's LGBTQ+ Synagogue for Pride events during the weekend of June 8-June 11, 2023.
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 14 , 2023

Sing a New Song - A Survey of New Melodies for Ancient Texts
Wednesday, Jun 14th 7:30p to 9:30p
We all have the melodies to certain prayers and texts that speak to us - perhaps something from childhood or something we’ve learned somewhere along our Jewish journeys. Jewish musicians and composers are always finding new ways to bring meaning to ancient texts, and we’ll hear how some of them have interpreted them through song. We’ll hear examples from Israeli artists, queer Jews, and camp song leaders, and do some singing along as well. Virtual and in-person at the EDCJCC.
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Monday ,
JulJuly 10 , 2023

Jewish Virtual Scattegories
Monday, Jul 10th 7:00p to 9:00p
Join us for a virtual game night of Jewish Scattegories. We will be playing through the offical Scattergories website and zoom.
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2023

Dinner and Havdala
Shabbat, Jul 15th 6:30p to 9:30p
Join us for an in-person dinner at The Diner, 2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 followed by Havdala at Scott Reiter's house a few blocks away.
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 16 , 2023

Book Group reads "Gangsters vs. Nazis," by Michael Benson
Sunday, Jul 16th 4:00p to 6:00p
The book selection is Gangsters vs. Nazis, by Michael Benson. The book chronicles the role Jewish mobsters played in helping stamp out the growing tide of anti-Semitism and Nazi sympathizers in the United States during the 1930's and 1940's. The author is an acclaimed non-fiction crime writer.
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2023

Rosh HaShana evening service - day 1
Friday, Sep 15th 8:00p to 11:00p

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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2023

Rosh HaShana morning service - day 1
Shabbat, Sep 16th 10:00a to 1:00p

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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2023

Rosh HaShana evening service - day 2
Shabbat, Sep 16th 8:00p to 11:00p

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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2023

Rosh HaShana morning service - day 2
Sunday, Sep 17th 10:00a to 1:00p

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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2023

Kol Nidre - Yom Kippur evening
Sunday, Sep 24th 6:00p to 10:00p

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Monday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2023

Yom Kippur morning service
Monday, Sep 25th 10:00a to 2:00p

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