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Chabad of Bethesda is the joyous center of a communal family that comes together to celebrate their beautiful Jewish heritage. Our doors are open to all without judgement or discrimination. We look forward to welcoming you in!
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- Can I Use (or Reuse) a Yahrzeit Candle for Something Else?Is it considered a candle made specifically for the departed? Read More
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Upcoming Events
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Sun, September 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Kol Nidrei Evening Services
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Sun, September 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Kids Services
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Mon, September 21, 2026 - 9:30am - 2:30pm
Yom Kippur Morning Service
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Mon, September 21, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kids Services
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Mon, September 21, 2026 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Neilah Service
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Daily Thought
On Yom Kippur, we are all in recovery.
Recovery of our true selves.
Look beneath the stormy waves of life, beyond the failures, the guilt, and the pride.
Beneath the surface dwells a calm, pure soul that only desires to fulfill the divine purpose for which it came to this place. To run to do a mitzvah. To absorb the wisdom of Torah. To find an infinite G‑d in all you do upon this earth.
Embrace that essence. Return to it.
Recover that which is truly...










