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Bethesda Jewish Congregation

Creative Judaism Rooted in Tradition

We serve Jews from traditional and liberal religious backgrounds, as well as secular Jews, interfaith couples, and their families. We vary in degree of observance and cultural practice, bringing new vitality to our tradition while maintaining continuity with our heritage, our people, and our history. BJC chooses to remain independent and unaffiliated with established movements, taking a trans-denominational approach to Jewish worship and thought. Music and congregant participation infuse all of our services. Our programs enable everyone to engage fully with our traditions no matter their level of Jewish knowledge or practice. 

Join with us on your Jewish journey, and become part of our community.

Click here for the  Membership Registration Form

BJC's Youth Education is now open for registration! Click here to get started. 

Upcoming Events


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  • Friday ,
    OctOctober  18 , 2024
     
     
    Pizza in the Hut

    Friday, Oct 18th 5:30p to 8:00p
    It's Sukkot! And BJC can't wait to celebrate in our sukkah. But we need your help! Bring the kids to help decorate the sukkah on October 18th at 5:30 PM. Enjoy a pizza dinner on us and we make the sukkah beautiful. Kids get to make their own tiny edible sukkahs! Services to follow dinner. While this event is free and open to everyone, please consider making an optional donation to help defray costs. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you!

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  • Wednesday ,
    OctOctober  23 , 2024
     
     
    Torah Today- Sippin' in the Sukkah

    Wednesday, Oct 23rd 7:00p to 8:30p
    Join Rabbi Abbott for the first Torah Today of the New Year- sukkah style! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Come learn with BJC! Let us know you're coming.

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  • Friday ,
    OctOctober  25 , 2024
     
     
    Simchat Torah and Consecration

    Friday, Oct 25th 6:30p to 8:30p
    Join BJC in Covenant Hall as we celebrate the Torah and our new Hebrew school students! See the entire Torah scroll unrolled. Plus, candy apples for everyone afterwards! Please RSVP.

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  2 , 2024
     
     
    Mahjongg for Sharsheret

    Shabbat, Nov 2nd 12:30p to 3:30p
    BJC is proud to partner with Sharsheret for a Mahjongg community event on November 2nd during the Sharsheret Summit. Come play, have a nosh, and get information on breast and ovarian cancer. $24 to play. This is NOT a tournament. We are just playing for fun.

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BJC is Here for You

Our BJC Staff members are available by phone or email to answer any questions.

BJC Main Office Phone:  301-469-8636

Rabbi Eric L. Abbott rabbiabbott@bethesdajewish.org

Rabbi Emeritus Sunny Schnitzer rabbisunny@bethesdajewish.org

Geryl Baer, Synagogue Director, geryl@bethesdajewish.org

Amy Kertesz, Program and Communications Director, amy@bethesdajewish.org

Rebecca Leavey, Religious School Coordinator, becky@bethesdajewish.org

 

Office Hours (all times Eastern)

Tuesday thru Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm  

Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday evening and Saturday the office is closed for Shabbat*.

Sunday and Monday our offices are closed.

Weekend messages will be returned on Tuesday unless urgent. 

 

Pastoral Care

Please remember that you remain part of a loving and caring community concerned for your spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Should you or a family member experience any illness, injury, loss, or simply wish to talk to someone, please contact the Rabbi.

 

 

Welcome to BJC's website and membership database: Shul Cloud 

 

Shul Cloud is designed to make it easy, to stay informed about services and programs, stay connected and find members in the directory. It also allows you to pay for synagogue support, register for programs, and make donations.  

 

Once you create your personal login, you can also use it to update personal contact information, add yahrzeits, anniversaries and other simchas you'd like to share. In addition, you can find other members' contact information under My Directory. 

 

1st Step:  Click on MY ACCOUNT at the top of this page and use your email to login.  Need help? Contact Geryl Baer at admin@bethesdajewish.org or call the office.

 

2nd Step" Review this ShulCloud 101 PDF to guide you through the set-up of online transactions.  Save your stamps, and the trees.

Use Shul Cloud.

 

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