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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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Learning & Inspiration
- My 9/11 Rosh HashanahBlowing shofar amidst the smoke and ashes Read More
- Top 6 Reasons to Hear the Shofar This YearSometimes the most important reason is the simplest one: We do it because G-d asked us to. Read More
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- Watch the Rebbe on This Day 43 Years AgoScenes of the Selichos prayers at 770 on the eve of Rosh Hashanah in 1983. Read More
Upcoming Events
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Fri, September 11, 2026 - 7:00pm
High Holiday Evening Services
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Sat, September 12, 2026 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
High Holiday Morning Services (No Shofar)
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Sat, September 12, 2026 - 7:00pm
Rosh Hashana Community Dinner
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Sun, September 13, 2026 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
High Holiday Services (With Shofar)
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Sun, September 13, 2026 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kids Services
Shabbat & Holidays
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Daily Thought
The ancient Book of Formation teaches that there is more to the universe than time and space. There is a soul.
Whatever is found in the universe’s soul is found somewhere in its space. And whatever is found in space, is found in time.
In the soul of the universe there is a consciousness from which all consciousness extends.
In space, there is the Land of Israel, a space from which all space is nurtured.
In time, there is Rosh Hashanah, a time from which all time is renewed.
It is not just a starting point, but a head, a new beginning of time, when a new...











