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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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Upcoming Events
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Sun, December 6, 2026 - 5:30pm
A Frozen Chanukah @ Bethesda Row
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Mon, December 7, 2026 - 4:30pm
Chanukah Lighting Spectacular on In-Rel Plaza
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Tue, December 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Menorah Fire Truck and Car Parade
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Fri, December 11, 2026 - 5:30pm
Chanukah Shabbat Dinner at Chabad of Bethesda
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Daily Thought
We all suffer a maddening delusion of being something separate from G‑d. The delusion of “I.”
We cannot heal it, because yes, we exist, for He created us.
We cannot live with it, because this chilling notion of otherness is a denial of the truth.
But we can resolve it in the act of learning Torah. In learning Torah, He speaks with us. If there were no other, with whom would He speak?
We can resolve it in prayer. In prayer, we speak with Him. If there were no other, who would speak with Him?
We can resolve it in every mitzvah. Through every mitzvah, we become one...










