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We just had the third installment of our speaker series with five-time Emmy-winning writer Rob Kutner. View the discussion of Rob’s work with Dennis Miller, Jon Stewart, and Conan O’Brien and so much more, here.
Read about the Bet Chaverim Religious School in the Baltimore Jewish Times. Click here!
As we slowly leave the Pandemic, Bet Chaverim is holding services and events in our new Building! Read about our new building here!
8930 Old Annapolis Road, Suite C
Columbia, Maryland 21045
For additional information on Bet Chaverim's upcoming activities or to inquire about Membership, please contact Jennifer Rogofsky at jenrogo86@yahoo.com or 443-253-1597
♦ Friday Evening Shabbat Services May 20th at 7:30 PM
Start Shabbat in person or “virtually” surrounded by our Bet Chaverim family. Link for services is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81851542150?pwd=RjUyM0dhZFJJa1lGNTdiM0FlUE4yQT09
Please use this link to access the liturgy for the evening service:
♦ Shavout Services June 5th at 9:30 AM
We are approaching the holiday of Shavuot. We will be having services on the first day of Shavuot, Sunday, June 5th which will include the Yizkor service. There will NOT be a Friday or Saturday (the 3rd or the 4th) service preceding the holiday. The services will be held in the building and through Zoom. The Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81400852293?pwd=OE9wbytkbnRTbFRmR3pxVHdMOHV2QT09
Please use this link to access the liturgy for the evening service:
♦ Bet Chaverim Speaker Series June 2nd at 8:00 PM
Online Presentation: The New Joys of Jewish Grandparenting with David Raphalel, Founder and Executive Dierctor, the Jewish Grandparents Network
Did you know that children who have a strong relationship with their grandparents are less likely to engage in risky behaviors later in life? A survey from David Raphael’s Jewish Grandparents Network uncovered this and other fascinating facts about the important relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. More importantly, the Network created a wealth of exciting new resources to strengthen those bonds. Register here.
♦ Shavout Ice Cream Parlor on June 5th at 6:00 pm
We will be having a fun, family event during Shavout with ice cream, games and prizes at our building. $10 suggested donation per family or bring a non-perishable donation for Columbia Community Cares. RSVP preferred. For more information: https://bit.ly/39qdZMM
♦ Save the Date!!! Bingo on June 26th at 1:00 pm
We are planning an event for all ages on June 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Bingo cards can be purchased individually for $5 or a strip of 3 for $10. There will be prizes and refreshments for purchase. Cash Only! If you plan to attend, please register at https://tinyurl.com/mr33skku
♦Upcoming Services
♦ Weekly Evening Minyan May 25th and June 1st at 7:30 PM
Joining together for prayer is one of the ways that we connect with one another. We hold an evening minyan once a week, connecting through communal prayer. Minyans will continue to be held virtually. NOTE – if anyone needs a minyan on a non-Wednesday, please notify Karyn at bobbie1220@verizon.net to make arrangements. The link for minyan is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87326914643?pwd=emJMNzdTdEx3YURLb0FSYmRsMzNhUT09
Please use this link to access the liturgy for the evening service:
Saturday Morning Shabbat May 28th at 9:30 am
Celebrate Shabbat in person or “virtually” surrounded by our Bet Chaverim family. Rabbi Blumenthal will lead us in services celebrating Shabbat.
May 28th Zoom link for the Morning service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82081577969?pwd=UktzM2Q5c2dsY0RZZTRFRW5ZQnZ1QT09
Please use this link to access the liturgy for the service