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Congregations
Adat Chaim
115 Cockeysmill RoadReisterstown, MD 21136
410-833-7485
410-833-7485
adatchaim18@juno.com
www.adatchaim.org
Rabbi Michael Meyerstein
Egalitarian Conservative congregation. Community of family and friends gathers for weekly Shabbat services, adult education, life cycle events and children's activities. Intimate environment where everyone is encouraged to get involved.
Agudath Israel
6107 Greenspring AvenueBaltimore, MD 21209
410-358-8257
410-764-2372 (Rabbi)
Rabbi Mordechai Shuchatowitz
Orthodox congregation affiliated with National Agudath Israel of America. Call for minyan times.
Agudath Israel of Baltimore
6200 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-764-7778
410-764-3333 (Information line)
Rabbi Moshe Heinemann
Orthodox congregation with daily minyanim, shiurim and youth activities. Contains Judaic library, kelim mikvah, NWCP headquarters, beit hamidrash, burial society, cemetery, Shamos Bin halachic hotline.
Arugas Habosem
3509 Clarks LaneBaltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4340 (Rabbi)
Rabbi Amram Taub
Orthodox congregation.
B’nai Israel Congregation of Baltimore
27 Lloyd StreetBaltimore, MD 21202
410-732-5454
shul@jewishdowntown.org
www.jewishdowntown.com
Rabbi Alan J. Yuter
136-year-old modern Orthodox synagogue near Inner Harbor with educational and social programs. Supportive, welcoming atmosphere and comfortable religious services for Jews of all backgrounds. Friday night dinners, holiday parties, singles events. Largest modern Orthodox young adult group in Baltimore.
Bais Haknesses Ohr Hachaim
3120 Clarks LaneBaltimore, MD 21209
410-585-1119
office@ohrhachaim.net
www.baishaknesses.com
Rabbi Y. Zvi Weiss
Full-service Orthodox congregation with multipe services for morning and evening worship, youth groups, teen programs, adult classes and senior adult programs.
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
7401 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21208
410-764-1587
llosey@bhcong.org
www.bhcong.org
Rabbi Andrew Busch
Reform congregation offering worship and educational opportunities, social action and community involvement. Religious school, preschool, day school and preschool summer camp. Banquet hall and auditorium available for events. Cemeteries at Belair Road and Berrymans Lane.
Baltimore Jewish Cultural Chavurah
2 Stitchberry CourtReisterstown, MD 21136
410-337-0100
baltimoresecularjews@gmail.com
www.BaltimoreSecularJews.org
Shabbat and Sunday programs, book groups, holidays, bar/bat mitzvah. Secular Humanistic Judaism welcomes all with cultural, historical or familial connection to Judaism.
Bet Aviv
The Meeting House5885 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045
410-992-9994
info@betaviv.org
www.betaviv.org
Rabbi Marc Lee Raphael
Affordable, adult-oriented Reform congregation. Inclusive, caring community that strives to meet diverse spiritual, religious, educational and social needs of members through worship, service to community and social action.
Beth Abraham Anshe Sfard
6208 Wallis AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-358-7456
Rabbi Dovid Katz
Orthodox congregation founded in 1945 by the late Tzvi Elimelech Hertzberg for Holocaust survivors. Membership now includes young observant families and singles. Regular adult classes. Rabbi Katz is noted Jewish historian.
Beth Am Synagogue
2501 Eutaw PlaceBaltimore, MD 21217
410-523-2446
info@bethambaltimore.org
www.bethambaltimore.org
Rabbi Jon Konheim
Urban, egalitarian Conservative synagogue near downtown Baltimore. Known for warmth and community. Strong traditions in social action, education, traditional prayer and learning balanced with innovative and intellectual critique.
Beth El Congregation
8101 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21208
410-484-0411
gil@bethelbalto.com
www.bethelbalto.com
Rabbi Steven Schwartz
Progressive United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism congregation offers daily services, life cycle events, religious school, preschool, infant-toddler care, adult education, summer camps, mikvah, cemetery, adult and children's libraries, social groups, kosher facilities. Ballrooms and auditoriums available for functions.
Beth Isaac Adath Israel
4398 Crest Heights RoadBaltimore, MD 21215
410-486-8338
Rabbi Emeritus: Rabbi Manuel Poliakoff
Orthodox congregation. Daily minyanim; kosher rental hall available. Serves as community center for Russian Jews in area.
Beth Israel Congregation
3706 Crondall LaneOwings Mills, MD 21117
410-654-0800
www.bethisrael-om.org
Rabbi Jay R. Goldstein
Egalitarian Conservative congregation in Owings Mills, with religious school and preschool. Services daily. Kosher facilities, rental hall available to nonmembers.
Beth Shalom Congregation Inc.
8070 Harriet Tubman LaneColumbia, MD 21044
410-531-5115
bethshalom@beth-shalom.net
www.beth-shalom.net
Rabbi Susan Grossman
Center for Conservative Judaism, life and spirituality in greater Howard County. Engaged in learning and service to G-d and the community.
Beth Shalom Congregation of Carroll County
2020 W. Liberty RoadWestminster, MD 21157
410-875-2800
bethshalom2@juno.com
www.bethshalomcarrollcounty.org
Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman
Warm, friendly, egalitarian Conservative congregation and religious school where everyone feels valued. Dedicated to balancing tradition with innovation. Only United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism congregation in Carroll and Frederick counties.
Beth Tfiloh Congregation
3300 Old Court RoadBaltimore, MD 21208
410-486-1900, ext. 215
mail@btfiloh.org
www.bethtfiloh.com
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
Modern Orthodox synagogue with religious, educational and Jewish cultural programs for adults, youth, families and seniors. Banquet halls/facilities available for rent. Memorial parks/cemeteries in Woodlawn and Finksburg for members and nonmembers.
Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation
6602 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-764-6810
www.bjsz.org
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
President David Fink
Orthodox congregation. Daily services, kosher facility, social hall available for rent.
Bolton Street Synagogue
212 W. Cold Spring LaneBaltimore, MD 21210
410-235-5354
www.boltonstreet.org
Rabbi Jonathan A. Panitz
Independent congregation. Open Jewish community rooted in tradition. Dedicated to fostering Jewish culture, learning and prayer in a participatory and intimate environment.
Calah Congregation
PO Box 6956Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-2252
www.calahcongregation.com
Membership: Jordan Alpert
Liberal unaffiliated congregation with modern services, traditional melodies. Varied program of religious, educational and social activities. Open to all who enjoy and appreciate Jewish heritage.
Chabad Lubavitch of Baltimore
6701 Old Pimlico RoadBaltimore, MD 21209
410-486-2666
chabad@his.com
Rabbi Levi Kaplan
Affiliate of Lubavitch movement, devoted to educational outreach for the whole community with Ahavas Yisroel.
Chabad of Anne Arundel County
914 Bayridge Road, Ste 212Annapolis, MD 21403
443-321-9859
www.chabadannearundel.org
Rabbi Nochum Light
Outreach center of Anne Arundel County, reaching out to Jews from all walks of life with Ahavas Yisroel.
Chevrei Tzedek Congregation
c/o Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center3101 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-542-9110
www.chevreitzedek.org
Rabbi Avram Reisner
Participatory egalitarian Conservative synagogue.
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
8100 Stevenson RoadBaltimore, MD 21208
410-486-6400
info@chizukamuno.org
www.chizukamuno.org
Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman
Vibrant Conservative synagogue family, sharing joys of Jewish celebration and providing the best in Jewish education. Day school, religious school, high school, preschool and adult learning programs enable students of all ages to study and grow.
Chofetz Chaim Adas Bnei Israel
5915 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-358-3637
Rabbi Shlomo Naiman
Orthodox congregation.
Columbia Jewish Congregation
5885 Robert Oliver PlaceColumbia, MD 21045
410-730-6044
info@columbiajewish.org
www.columbiajewish.org
Rabbi Sonya Starr
Welcoming, creative Reconstructionist congregation, offering weekly Friday night and Saturday morning services, family services, tot Shabbat and monthly dinners.
Congregation Ahavas Israel
770 Howes LaneColumbia, MD 21044
410-740-2424
rabbihbaron@hotmail.com
www.lubavitchofhowardcounty.org
Rabbi Hillel Baron
Full-service Orthodox synagogue. All welcome regardless of affiliation. Hebrew school, bar/bat mitzvah classes. Part of complex including Lubavitch Center for Jewish Education and Gan Israel Jewish Day School/Day Camp.
Congregation Bais Lubavitch
3402 Clarks LaneBaltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4787
rabbilisbon@aol.com
www.chabadofparkheights.org
Rabbi Elchonon Lisbon
Orthodox congregation. Services and classes for men and women daily, all in welcoming environment. Shabbat and holiday hospitality.
Congregation Beit Tikvah
5802 Roland AvenueBaltimore, MD 21210
410-464-9402
info@beittikvah.org
www.beittikvah.org
Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton
Reconstructionist congregation offers lively, spiritual experience, including musically driven ruach service, Torah Yoga Minyan and traditional Shabbat morning service. As Kehillah Mekabelet, all Jews welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Congregation Beit Yaakov
3615 Seven Mile LaneBaltimore, MD 21208
410-318-8262
Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz
Sephardic Orthodox congregation.
Congregation Kneseth Israel
1125 Spa RoadAnnapolis, MD 21403
410-269-0740
congkiannap@aol.com
www.knesethisrael.org
Rabbi Moshe Weisblum
Warm, friendly traditional congregation. Daily minyanim, religious school, b'nai mitzvah classes, preschool for ages 2 to 4, day care. Saturday services, Aleph-Bet Jewish Day School.
Congregation Kol Shalom
1909 Hidden Meadow LaneAnnapolis, MD 21401
410-266-6006
office@kolshalomannapolis.org
www.kolshalomannapolis.org
Rabbi Philip Pohl
Egalitarian Conservative synagogue with Daniel Rothman Religious School for grades kindergarten to 7. Merger of congregations of Kol Ami (Annapolis) and Nevey Shalom (Bowie). Active sisterhood and men's club.
Congregation Kol Torah
3209 Fallstaff RoadBaltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1359
Rabbi Yosef Berger
President: Rabbi Yitzchok Jacobovitz
Orthodox congregation.
Congregation Netivot Shalom
7602 Labyrinth RoadBaltimore, MD 21208
410-484-3272
larrylisalevey@aol.com
www.netivotshalom.net
Membership chair: Larry Levey
Modern Orthodox community where everyone has a voice. Monthly women's tfiloh, scholars in residences throughout the year, Shabbos services, holiday services, social events.
Congregation Shalom Aleichem
PO Box 1317Columbia, MD 21044
410-531-0315
jvharvey@comcast.net
www.shalomaleichem.org
Rabbi Joanne Yocheved Heligman
Unaffiliated congregation providing setting rich in tradition and liberal in policy with diverse membership, Shabbat and High Holiday services, Sunday school, seders and other holiday celebrations. All welcome.
Darchei Tzedek Congregation
7307 Seven Mile LaneBaltimore, MD 21208
410-653-1688
Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz
Orthodox congregation.
East Bank Havurah
PO Box 32577Baltimore, MD 21282
410-358-3694 (evening)
410-764-6476 (day)
stephen.j.siegel@verizon.net
Steve Siegel or Marcia Glass-Siegel
Jewish renewal fellowship of people of diverse backgrounds and ages. Egalitarian, participatory Shabbat/holiday services and study held in members' homes. Purpose is spiritual growth as individuals and as community.
Eldersburg Jewish Congregation
6476 Ridge RoadEldersburg, MD 21784
410-549-6325
410-833-3695
Conservative congregation hosts Shabbat services at 8 p.m. Fridays at Carrolltown Center, 6476 Ridge Road, Eldersburg. Interfaith families invited to attend.
Greenspring Sephardic Center
c/o Ner Tamid Congregation6214 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-4748
Rabbi Yehuda Khoshkeraman
Sephardic Orthodox minyan.
Har Sinai Congregation
2905 Walnut AvenueOwings Mills, MD 21117
410-654-9393
410-654-9135
djorman@harsinai-md.org
www.harsinai-md.org
Rabbi Bradd Boxman
Warm, welcoming Reform congregation serving spiritual, educational and social needs of its members. Full range of programs including preschool and summer camp, religious school and youth groups.
Harford Jewish Center/Temple Adas Shalom
8 N. Earlton Road ExtendedHavre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3170
hjcmd@comcast.net
Rabbi Gila Ruskin
180-household Reform congregation founded in 1955. Religious school, preschool, senior and junior youth groups, adult education, sisterhood. Warm, welcoming environment. Rental hall available.
Kehilath B’nai Torah
6301 Green Meadow ParkwayBaltimore, MD 21209
410-764-0550
Rabbi Jonathan Aryeh Seidemann
Orthodox congregation, family-oriented. Full complement of adult education and youth programming.
Khal Ahavas Yisroel/Tzemach Tzedek
6811 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-358-5425
Rabbi Dovid Heber
Orthodox congregation.
Kol HaLev
c/o St. John's Episcopal Church1700 South Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
443-956-9462
gbasik@comcast.net
www.kolhalevmd.org
Rabbi Geoff Basik
Located in Mount Washington, this new congregation is unaffiliated but informed by Reconstructionist principles. Diverse group seeks to create meaningful lives by drawing inspiration from the Jewish heritage and shaping a contemporary Judaism.
Machzikei Torah Congregation
6216 Biltmore AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-358-0885
Rabbi Nesanel Kostelitz
Orthodox synagogue. Men's mikvah on premises. Kosher simchah hall for rent.
Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah Hebrew Congregation
7000 Rockland Hills DriveBaltimore, MD 21209
410-653-7485
410-653-7487
bburgan@synagoguecenter.org
www.synagoguecenter.org
Rabbi Elan Adler
Organized as modern Orthodox synagogue more than 50 years ago. Dynamic new programs and adult/family education classes. Morning and evening minyanim daily. Large newly renovated kosher hall available for rent.
Nachal Chaim
6410 Cross Country BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21215
410-764-0814
Rabbi Sander Goldberg
Orthodox congregation; weekend and holiday services.
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue
6214 Pimlico RoadBaltimore, MD 21209
410-358-6500
office@nertamid.net
www.nertamid.net
Rabbi Chaim Landau
Friendly, inclusive modern Orthodox congregation with year-round youth and adult programming. Services three times daily; Sabbath and holiday services for all ages. Hall rental with kitchen facilities available. Montessori school with Jewish curriculum on premises.
Ohr Hamizrach Sephardic Center
6813 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-764-6373
Rabbi Rouben Arieh
Orthodox/Sephardic-Iranian. Provides educational and cultural activities to strengthen and enhance preservation of Sephardic heritage.
Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation
2001 Liberty Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21217
410-523-4375
Rabbi David E. Herman
Orthodox congregation. Services on Sunday mornings and High Holidays. Building available for special events.
Shearith Israel Congregation
5835 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-367-0205
Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer
Also known as Glen Avenue Shul. One of oldest Orthodox shuls in Baltimore City. Kosher rental hall available; mikva'ot for men and women.
Shomrei Emunah Congregation
6221 Greenspring AvenueBaltimore, MD 21209
410-358-8604
shomreiemunah@juno.com
www.shomreiemunah.us
Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb
Diverse Orthodox congregation composed mainly of young professionals. Membership spans spectrum of Orthodoxy. Kosher rental hall available.
Suburban Orthodox Congregation - Toras Chaim
7504 Seven Mile LaneBaltimore, MD 21208
410-484-6114
410-484-0018
Rabbi Shmuel Silber
Family-oriented Orthodox congregation with strong Zionist ties to Eretz Yisrael. Daily morning and evening minyamin. Classes in Talmud, Bible and Rambam. Youth Shabbat minyan. Youth group activities available during adult Shabbat services.
Temple B’nai Torah
PO Box 996Bel Air, MD 21014
410-459-6161
temple_bnai_torah@hotmail.com
www.templebnaitorah.com
Rabbi Kenneth Block
Independent congregation in Bel Air area of Harford County. Meets in members' homes and in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 303 N. Main St., Bel Air.
Temple Beth Shalom
1461 Baltimore-Annapolis BoulevardArnold, MD 21012
410-757-0552
templebethshalom@comcast.net
www.annapolistemple.org
Rabbi Ari Goldstein
Reform congregation. Weekly Shabbat and holiday services. Nursery school for ages 2 to 4. Religious school for kindergarten through high school. Rental hall available.
Temple Emanuel
909 Berrymans LaneReisterstown, MD 21136
410-526-3676
executivedirector@templeemanuelofbaltimore.org
www.templeemanuelofbaltimore.org
Cantor Rhoda J. H. Silverman
Reform congregation dedicated to celebration of Jewish faith, thought and culture. Committed to worship of God, study of Jewish tradition and translation of Jewish beliefs into deeds of conscience. Religious school grades kindergarten to 12; child care ages 2 to pre-K.
Temple Isaiah
12200 Scaggsville RoadFulton, MD 20759
301-317-1101
info@templeisaiah.org
www.templeisaiah.org
Rabbi Mark Panoff
Traditional Reform synagogue with 500 member-families. Religious school, active youth groups for grades 4 to 12, stimulating adult education, men's club, kol nashim women's group, preschool. Activities for all ages and interests.
Temple Oheb Shalom
7310 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21208
410-358-0105
tosmail@templeohebshalom.org
www.templeohebshalom.org
Executive Director: Ken Davidson
Reform congregation that creates, preserves and enhances vibrant Jewish life for each of its congregants through worship, educational, social and cultural opportunities. Religious school, high school program and child care facility for infant through preschool. Banquet hall available for rent to nonmembers.
Tiferes Yisroel
6201 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1971
www.tiferesyisroel.org
Rabbi Menachem Goldberger
Orthodox congregation. Shabbat services. Saturday morning services for children ages 3 to 7; girls youth group; teen boys minyan; adult education program.
Winands Road Synagogue
8701 Winands RoadRandallstown, MD 21133
410-655-1353
Rabbi Shalom Salfer
Orthodox congregation. Daily minyanim; kosher rental hall available.