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.
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Adat Chaim
115 Cockeysmill Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-833-7485
410-833-7485
adatchaim18@juno.com
www.adatchaim.org
Rabbi Michael Meyerstein
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-833-7485
410-833-7485
adatchaim18@juno.com
www.adatchaim.org
Rabbi Michael Meyerstein
Agudath Israel
6107 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-8257
410-764-2372 (Rabbi)
Rabbi Mordechai Shuchatowitz
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-7778
410-764-3333 (Information line)
Rabbi Moshe Heinemann
Baltimore, 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 Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4340 (Rabbi)
Rabbi Amram Taub
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4340 (Rabbi)
Rabbi Amram Taub
Orthodox congregation.
B’nai Israel Congregation of Baltimore
27 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-732-5454
shul@jewishdowntown.org
www.jewishdowntown.com
Rabbi Alan J. Yuter
Baltimore, 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 Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-585-1119
office@ohrhachaim.net
www.baishaknesses.com
Rabbi Y. Zvi Weiss
Baltimore, 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 Bais Din
3 Pinelea Court
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-655-0864
Rabbi Simcha Shafran
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-655-0864
Rabbi Simcha Shafran
Religious court for settlement and resolution of disputes through arbitration according to Jewish law, including financial, domestic and other claims. Free service to the community.
Baltimore Board of Rabbis
c/o Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7406
mmeyerstein@associated.org
President: Rabbi Steven Fink
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7406
mmeyerstein@associated.org
President: Rabbi Steven Fink
Forum for area rabbis to confer on communal issues; facilitates cooperative programs with congregations, organizations and agencies. Serves as Jewish educational and information resource for community. Composed of Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist rabbis.
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
7401 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-764-1587
llosey@bhcong.org
www.bhcong.org
Rabbi Andrew Busch
Baltimore, 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 Court
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-337-0100
baltimoresecularjews@gmail.com
www.BaltimoreSecularJews.org
Reisterstown, 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.
Baltimore Women’s Tefillah
7602 Labyrinth Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-3218
info@netivotshalom.net
www.netivotshalom.net
Ronda Angel Arking
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-3218
info@netivotshalom.net
www.netivotshalom.net
Ronda Angel Arking
Monthly gathering of women who perform the minchah service, allowing women to lead, lein and/or participate in any way they feel comfortable.
Bet Aviv
The Meeting House
5885 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045
410-992-9994
info@betaviv.org
www.betaviv.org
Rabbi Marc Lee Raphael
5885 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-7456
Rabbi Dovid Katz
Baltimore, 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 Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-523-2446
info@bethambaltimore.org
www.bethambaltimore.org
Rabbi Jon Konheim
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-0411
gil@bethelbalto.com
www.bethelbalto.com
Rabbi Steven Schwartz
Baltimore, 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 Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-486-8338
Rabbi Emeritus: Rabbi Manuel Poliakoff
Baltimore, 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
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 Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
410-531-5115
bethshalom@beth-shalom.net
www.beth-shalom.net
Rabbi Susan Grossman
Columbia, 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 Road
Westminster, MD 21157
410-875-2800
bethshalom2@juno.com
www.bethshalomcarrollcounty.org
Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman
Westminster, 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 Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-1900, ext. 215
mail@btfiloh.org
www.bethtfiloh.com
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-6810
www.bjsz.org
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
President David Fink
Baltimore, 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
Independent congregation. Open Jewish community rooted in tradition. Dedicated to fostering Jewish culture, learning and prayer in a participatory and intimate environment.
Calah Congregation
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.
Cantors Association of Greater Baltimore
c/o 10613 August Light Court
Columbia, MD 21044
410-964-3155
alanruby@InvolvementTheater.org
Chair: Cantor Alan Rubinstein
Columbia, MD 21044
410-964-3155
alanruby@InvolvementTheater.org
Chair: Cantor Alan Rubinstein
Professional organization for growth and education of its members; promotes Jewish music in synagogues and community at large. Referrals to cantors for services, programs and events.
Chabad Lubavitch of Baltimore
Affiliate of Lubavitch movement, devoted to educational outreach for the whole community with Ahavas Yisroel.
Chabad of Anne Arundel County
914 Bayridge Road, Ste 212
Annapolis, MD 21403
443-321-9859
www.chabadannearundel.org
Rabbi Nochum Light
Annapolis, 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.
Chabad of Owings Mills
11299 Owings Mills Boulevard
No. 202
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5156
info@ChabadOM.org
www.ChabadOM.org
Rabbi Nochum Katsenelenbogen
No. 202
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5156
info@ChabadOM.org
www.ChabadOM.org
Rabbi Nochum Katsenelenbogen
Mission of Chabad of Owings Mills and Reisterstown is to promote and strengthen Jewish awareness, pride and observance by providing educational and social activities to all Jewish individuals and families regardless of background or affiliation.
Chevrei Tzedek Congregation
c/o Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center
3101 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-542-9110
www.chevreitzedek.org
Rabbi Avram Reisner
3101 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-542-9110
www.chevreitzedek.org
Rabbi Avram Reisner
Participatory egalitarian Conservative synagogue.
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
8100 Stevenson Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-6400
info@chizukamuno.org
www.chizukamuno.org
Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-3637
Rabbi Shlomo Naiman
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-3637
Rabbi Shlomo Naiman
Orthodox congregation.
Columbia Jewish Congregation
5885 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-6044
info@columbiajewish.org
www.columbiajewish.org
Rabbi Sonya Starr
Columbia, 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 Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
410-740-2424
rabbihbaron@hotmail.com
www.lubavitchofhowardcounty.org
Rabbi Hillel Baron
Columbia, 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 Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4787
rabbilisbon@aol.com
www.chabadofparkheights.org
Rabbi Elchonon Lisbon
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-464-9402
info@beittikvah.org
www.beittikvah.org
Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton
Baltimore, 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 Lane
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-318-8262
Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-318-8262
Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz
Sephardic Orthodox congregation.
Congregation Kneseth Israel
1125 Spa Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-269-0740
congkiannap@aol.com
www.knesethisrael.org
Rabbi Moshe Weisblum
Annapolis, 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 Lane
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-266-6006
office@kolshalomannapolis.org
www.kolshalomannapolis.org
Rabbi Philip Pohl
Annapolis, 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 Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1359
Rabbi Yosef Berger
President: Rabbi Yitzchok Jacobovitz
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1359
Rabbi Yosef Berger
President: Rabbi Yitzchok Jacobovitz
Orthodox congregation.
Congregation Netivot Shalom
7602 Labyrinth Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-3272
larrylisalevey@aol.com
www.netivotshalom.net
Membership chair: Larry Levey
Baltimore, 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 1317
Columbia, MD 21044
410-531-0315
jvharvey@comcast.net
www.shalomaleichem.org
Rabbi Joanne Yocheved Heligman
Columbia, 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 Lane
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-1688
Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-1688
Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz
Orthodox congregation.
East Bank Havurah
PO Box 32577
Baltimore, MD 21282
410-358-3694 (evening)
410-764-6476 (day)
stephen.j.siegel@verizon.net
Steve Siegel or Marcia Glass-Siegel
Baltimore, 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 Road
Eldersburg, 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.
Eldersburg, 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.
Eruv of Baltimore Inc.
3313 Shelburne Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-764-6881 (Eruv of Baltimore)
410-358-3788 (Eruv hotline)
410-764-9881
President: Avraham Cohen
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-764-6881 (Eruv of Baltimore)
410-358-3788 (Eruv hotline)
410-764-9881
President: Avraham Cohen
Maintains integrity of Baltimore eruv, "enclosure" surrounding area of Upper Park Heights allowing Sabbath-observant Jews to carry permitted items on Shabbos. Publisher of the "Eruv List," annual telephone directory and resource guide for Baltimore's Orthodox community.
Eruv of Greater Homewood Area
3109 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-516-0441
Rabbi Binyamin Marwick
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-516-0441
Rabbi Binyamin Marwick
Please visit the website for an accurate map.
Eruv of Valley Village
Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Living and Learning
9121 Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-653-5213
info@etzchaimusa.org
www.etzchaimusa.org
Rabbi Aaron Tendler
9121 Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-653-5213
info@etzchaimusa.org
www.etzchaimusa.org
Rabbi Aaron Tendler
Subsidiary of Eruv of Baltimore. "Enclosure" allows Sabbath-observant Jews to carry permitted items on Shabbat.
Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Living and Learning
3702 Fords Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1553, ext. 202
410-764-6086
info@etzchaimusa.org
www.etzchaimusa.org
Director: Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1553, ext. 202
410-764-6086
info@etzchaimusa.org
www.etzchaimusa.org
Director: Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Program of study for Orthodox conversion for serious candidates, with Orthodox rabbinic endorsement. Educational programs of Jewish learning for men and women.
Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Living and Learning
3702 Fords Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1553, ext. 202
info@etzchaimusa.org
www.etzchaimusa.org
Director: Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1553, ext. 202
info@etzchaimusa.org
www.etzchaimusa.org
Director: Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Offers short courses on keeping kosher and assistance in making home kitchen kosher. Participants receive $100 gift certificate to Seven Mile Market. Co-sponsored by Etz Chaim and Seven Mile Market.
Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Living and Learning - Valley Village
Traditional services held one Friday a month at candlelighting time; every Shabbat at 9 a.m.; and every Sunday at 8 a.m. Free to Jews of all backgrounds.
Grandparents Circle
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 347
sseigel@jcc.org
Sharon Seigel
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 347
sseigel@jcc.org
Sharon Seigel
Weekly discussion group for grandparents whose grandchildren are being raised in interfaith homes. Participants guided on how to sensitively expose their grandchildren to their Jewish heritage.
Greenspring Sephardic Center
c/o Ner Tamid Congregation
6214 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-4748
Rabbi Yehuda Khoshkeraman
6214 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-4748
Rabbi Yehuda Khoshkeraman
Sephardic Orthodox minyan.
Har Sinai Congregation
2905 Walnut Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-654-9393
410-654-9135
djorman@harsinai-md.org
www.harsinai-md.org
Rabbi Bradd Boxman
Owings 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
180-household Reform congregation founded in 1955. Religious school, preschool, senior and junior youth groups, adult education, sisterhood. Warm, welcoming environment. Rental hall available.
Introduction to Judaism
Baltimore Board of Rabbis
c/o Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7406
mmeyerstein@associated.org
Executive director: Rabbi Michael Meyerstein
c/o Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7406
mmeyerstein@associated.org
Executive director: Rabbi Michael Meyerstein
Twice-yearly, 16-week course on Jewish history, beliefs and religious practices. For Jews, non-Jews and people considering conversion. Co-sponsored by Jewish Community Services.
Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance
520 8th Avenue, 4th Fl
New York, N.Y. 10018
212-679-8500
jofa@jofa.org
www.jofa.org
Executive director: Robin Bodner
New York, N.Y. 10018
212-679-8500
jofa@jofa.org
www.jofa.org
Executive director: Robin Bodner
Dedicated to expanding spiritual, ritual, intellectual and political opportunities of women within the framework of Halachah. Web site is clearinghouse for relevant articles and source material. Biannual conference.
Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
Kehilath B’nai Torah
6301 Green Meadow Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-764-0550
Rabbi Jonathan Aryeh Seidemann
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-5425
Rabbi Dovid Heber
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-5425
Rabbi Dovid Heber
Orthodox congregation.
Kol HaLev
c/o St. John's Episcopal Church
1700 South Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
443-956-9462
gbasik@comcast.net
www.kolhalevmd.org
Rabbi Geoff Basik
1700 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-0885
Rabbi Nesanel Kostelitz
Baltimore, 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 Drive
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-653-7485
410-653-7487
info@mmae.org
www.mmae.org
Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-653-7485
410-653-7487
info@mmae.org
www.mmae.org
Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro
Modern Orthodox. Dynamic new day & evening programs & adult/family activities & classes. One on one Hebrew school for children. Private Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring. Non-member Bar/Bat Mitzvahs welcomed. New sanctuary, renovated social hall. Morning & evening minyanim daily, Shabbat, & Holy days. Services are innovative, creative, & challenging. Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Couples Club.
Mothers Circle
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 347
sseigel@jcc.org
Sharon Seigel
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 347
sseigel@jcc.org
Sharon Seigel
Bi-weekly discussion group for mothers of other faiths who have chosen to raise their children as Jews. Participants explore Jewish values, rituals and holidays in comfortable, non-denominational setting.
Nachal Chaim
6410 Cross Country Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-0814
Rabbi Sander Goldberg
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-0814
Rabbi Sander Goldberg
Orthodox congregation; weekend and holiday services.
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue
6214 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-6500
office@nertamid.net
www.nertamid.net
Rabbi Chaim Landau
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-6373
Rabbi Rouben Arieh
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-6373
Rabbi Rouben Arieh
Orthodox/Sephardic-Iranian. Provides educational and cultural activities to strengthen and enhance preservation of Sephardic heritage.
Orthodox Union
Rabbinical Council of Greater Baltimore
5835 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-367-0205
410-466-3060
loberstein@nirc.edu
President: Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer
Secretary: Rabbi Leonard Oberstein
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-367-0205
410-466-3060
loberstein@nirc.edu
President: Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer
Secretary: Rabbi Leonard Oberstein
Association of Orthodox rabbis in Greater Baltimore. Also known by Hebrew name, Vaad HaRabonim. Meets as needed for Jewish community problems. Works with lay group, Council of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of Baltimore.
Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation
2001 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-523-4375
Rabbi David E. Herman
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-367-0205
Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-8604
shomreiemunah@juno.com
www.shomreiemunah.us
Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb
Baltimore, 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.
Star-K Kosher Certification/Vaad HaKashrus
122 Slade Avenue
Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-4110
star-k@star-k.org
www.star-k.org
Rabbinic administrator: Rabbi Moshe Heinemann
Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-4110
star-k@star-k.org
www.star-k.org
Rabbinic administrator: Rabbi Moshe Heinemann
Nonprofit agency providing worldwide kosher supervision under Star-K symbol. Technical expertise in integration of complex food technology with kosher laws. Operates kosher hotline, publishes "Kashrus Kurrents" and an annual Passover directory, and sponsors annual erev Passover chametz burning.
Suburban Orthodox Congregation - Toras Chaim
7504 Seven Mile Lane
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-6114
410-484-0018
Rabbi Shmuel Silber
Baltimore, 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 996
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-459-6161
temple_bnai_torah@hotmail.com
www.templebnaitorah.com
Rabbi Kenneth Block
Bel 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 Boulevard
Arnold, MD 21012
410-757-0552
templebethshalom@comcast.net
www.annapolistemple.org
Rabbi Ari Goldstein
Arnold, 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 Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-526-3676
executivedirector@templeemanuelofbaltimore.org
www.templeemanuelofbaltimore.org
Rabbi/Cantor Rhoda J.H. Silverman
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-526-3676
executivedirector@templeemanuelofbaltimore.org
www.templeemanuelofbaltimore.org
Rabbi/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 Road
Fulton, MD 20759
301-317-1101
info@templeisaiah.org
www.templeisaiah.org
Rabbi Mark Panoff
Fulton, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-358-0105
tosmail@templeohebshalom.org
www.templeohebshalom.org
Executive Director: Ken Davidson
Baltimore, 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 Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1971
www.tiferesyisroel.org
Rabbi Menachem Goldberger
Baltimore, 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.
Union for Reform Judaism, Mid-Atlantic Council
2027 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-232-4242
888-842-8242
mac@urj.org
www.urj.org/mac
Director: Rabbi Scott Sperling
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-232-4242
888-842-8242
mac@urj.org
www.urj.org/mac
Director: Rabbi Scott Sperling
Promotes aims and programs of Reform Judaism: Assists 71 congregations in the mid-Atlantic region. Acts as a representative of the Union for Reform Judaism, serving Reform congregations in North America.
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Seaboard Region
121 Congressional Lane
Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852
301-230-0801
seabd@uscj.org
www.uscj.org/seabd
Assistant executive director: Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak
121 Congressional Lane
Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852
301-230-0801
seabd@uscj.org
www.uscj.org/seabd
Assistant executive director: Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak
Founded in 1913 as the Association of Conservative Synagogues in North America. Serves as a resource for its affiliated congregations. Works to formulate a Conservative Jewish response to social and religious issues.
Winands Road Synagogue
8701 Winands Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
410-655-1353
Rabbi Shalom Salfer
Randallstown, MD 21133
410-655-1353
Rabbi Shalom Salfer
Orthodox congregation. Daily minyanim; kosher rental hall available.
