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 ,
JulJuly 18 , 2025

Simchat Shabbat
Friday, Jul 18th 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 ,
JulJuly 20 , 2025

Trip to Capital Jewish Museum
Sunday, Jul 20th 11:00a to 1:00p
Join us at the Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd Street NW (closest metro is Judiciary Square on the red line) to see the exhibit, LGBT Jews in the Federal City. Tickets are $12 or $10 if you are 65+, and free to members of the Museum. We will meet in the lobby at 11:00 am, tour the exhibit on our own, and then have a casual lunch at Tatte, which is a short walk from the Museum.
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Friday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2025

Women's First Friday Monthly Outreach
Friday, Aug 1st 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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Saturday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2025

Tisha B'av Observance
Shabbat, Aug 2nd 8:00p to 9:00p
Join us virtually as we commemorate the saddest day on the Jewish calendar with Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin reading excerpts from the Book of Lamentations
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2025

Book Group Discussion
Sunday, Aug 17th 4:00p to 5:00p
The Slave - by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Translated from Yiddish. This novel is set in 17th century Poland immediately after the destruction of many Jewish communities by the Ukrainian Cossacks.
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025

Rosh HaShana evening service - day 1
Monday, Sep 22nd 8:00p to 10:00p

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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025

Rosh HaShana morning service - day 1
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:00a to 1:00p

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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2025

Rosh HaShana morning service - day 2
Wednesday, Sep 24th 10:00a to 1:00p

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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2025

Kol Nidre - Yom Kippur evening
Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:00p to 10:00p

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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025

Yom Kippur morning service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:00a to 2:00p

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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025

Mincha service on Yom Kippur
Thursday, Oct 2nd 5:00p to 6:00p
As we wind down this solemn day, hear the from the book of Jonah and seque into the evening
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025

Ne'ila service for Yom Kippur (concluding service)
Thursday, Oct 2nd 6:00p to 7:30p
Join us as the sun sets and we say farewell to Yom Kippur
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025

Break-the Fast
Thursday, Oct 2nd 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 11 , 2025

Pot luck dinner at EDCJCC Sukka
Shabbat, Oct 11th 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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