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WednesdayWed, 17 DecDecember, 2025

Community Menorah Lighting

Wednesday, Dec 17th 6:00p to 7:00pCelebrate Chanukah with Beth El! Join us for the lighting of our giant menorah outside and enjoy delicious kosher jelly doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. Bring your friends and family for a joyful evening of lights, treats, and community!

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WednesdayWed, 17 DecDecember, 2025

Sisterhood Chanukah Party

Wednesday, Dec 17th 6:30p to 8:30pCelebrate the fourth night of Chanukah with a latke-loving party at Sandy Fangmeier's house. Register for the address and to get delicious latkes, sufganiyot, and blintzes!

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ThursdayThu, 18 DecDecember, 2025

Lunch and Learn at The Forest at Duke

Thursday, Dec 18th 12:00p to 1:15pJoin us at 2701 Pickett Rd in Durham, or on Zoom!

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FridayFri, 19 DecDecember, 2025

Annual Beach Shabbaton

Friday, Dec 19th (All day)The Beth El Beach Shabbaton is one of our favorite Beth El traditions. Each year (minus the COVID interruptions), over 100 of us head to the North Carolina Coast for an extraordinary winter weekend together. It's a wonderful respite at the beachside Trinity Center immersed in rest and community.

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FridayFri, 19 DecDecember, 2025

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Friday, Dec 19th 5:30p to 6:30pJoin us in person or via live stream!

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OFFICE HOURS

  • Monday: Closed

  • Tuesday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Shabbat Services)

  • Sunday: Closed

Friday Night

Candle Lighting
: 4:46pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
: 5:30pm

Shabbat Day

Sarah Schonberg BMitzvah
BMitzvah Service
Annual Beach Shabbaton
Mishnah Study
: 8:45am
OK Services
: 9:00am
Chavurah Minyan
: 9:00am
Shabbat Morning Services
: 9:30am
Havdalah
: 5:55pm

Candle Lighting

Friday, Dec 19, 4:46pm

Havdalah

Motzei Shabbat, Dec 20, 5:55pm

 

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