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ThursdayThu, 20 NovNovember, 2025

Lunch and Learn at The Forest at Duke

Thursday, Nov 20th 12:00p to 1:15pJoin us at 2701 Pickett Rd in Durham, or on Zoom!

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ThursdayThu, 20 NovNovember, 2025

Young Adult Friendsgiving Happy Hour

Thursday, Nov 20th 7:00p to 8:30pJoin us at Beth El for a Friendsgiving Happy Hour! Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, and great company in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. This event is geared toward Beth El community members in their 20s and 30s.

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FridayFri, 21 NovNovember, 2025

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Friday, Nov 21st 6:00p to 7:00p

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SundaySun, 23 NovNovember, 2025

Tefillah Skills Class

Sunday, Nov 23rd 2:00p to 3:00pThis course will help participants learn the Shabbat Shacharit service and build confidence as prayer leaders for the Chavurah Minyan and beyond.

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FridayFri, 28 NovNovember, 2025

Unveiling for Gladys Siegel (z'"l)

Friday, Nov 28th 1:00p to 3:00pAll are warmly invited to attend the unveiling for Gladys Siegel z"l, beloved matriarch of Beth El. We welcome the community to join together in honoring her memory.

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Friday Night

Candle Lighting
: 4:47pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
: 6:00pm

Shabbat Day

Halleli SaNoguiera BMitzvah
BMitzvah Service
Mishnah Study
: 8:45am
OK Services
: 9:00am
Shabbat Morning Services
: 9:30am
Peer Tutoring for B Mitzvah
: 9:30am
Shabbat Childcare
: 10:00am
Rabbi's Parsha Study
: 10:30am
Post-Kiddush Shiur: Gaza Children’s Village
: 1:00pm
Havdalah
: 5:54pm
Community Event - Durham CAN 25th Anniversary Gala
: 7:00pm

Candle Lighting

Friday, Nov 21, 4:47pm

Havdalah

Motzei Shabbat, Nov 22, 5:54pm

 

Sun, November 16 2025 25 Cheshvan 5786