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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  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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  • Friday ,
    JunJune  2 , 2023
    Women's First Friday Monthly Outreach
    Friday, Jun 2nd 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 ,
    JunJune  4 , 2023
    Trip to Jewish Museum of Maryland in Baltimore
    Sunday, Jun 4th 11:00a to 4:00p
    Bet Mishpachah will be having a guided tour of the Jewish Museum of Maryland in Baltimore.  We will meet at the museum at 11:00 am, and as a group, get a discounted admission fee of $5.00 per person. 

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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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  • Friday ,
    JunJune  9 , 2023
    Pride Shabbat Service
    Friday, Jun 9th 8:00p to 10:00p
    Pride Shabbat at Bet Mishpachah - 8:00 pm Service at the EDCJCC with partner members participation, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.

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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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A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

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Fri, June 2 2023 13 Sivan 5783