We encourage you to find community in a synagogue. Through spirituality, study, celebration and life cycle experiences, we are all richer for the connections we build. The best way to experience it is, well…. To experience it! Head to a synagogue this Shabbat and get the feel for the place! Use this list to assist you in learning about all of your options.
Baltimore
Conservative
Adat Chaim
Pleasant Hill Center 10989 Red Run Blvd., Suite 109
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-833-7485
adatchaim18@gmail.com
www.adatchaim.com
Rabbi Jerry Seidler
Egalitarian Conservative congregation with services, life cycle events, children’s activities.
Beth Am Synagogue
2501 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-523-2446
info@bethambaltimore.org
www.bethambaltimore.org
Rabbi Daniel Burg
Egalitarian Conservative synagogue near downtown Baltimore with traditional prayer, education, social action.
Beth El Congregation
8101 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-0411
www.bethelbalto.com
Rabbi Steven Schwartz
Progressive Conservative congregation offers daily services, life cycle events, religious school.
Beth Israel Congregation
3706 Crondall Lane
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-654-0800
www.bethisrael-om.org
Rabbi Rachel Safran
Egalitarian Conservative congregation with services, preschool, religious school, kosher rental hall.
Chevrei Tzedek Congregation
Meet at Edward A. Myerberg
Senior Center
3101 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
443-992-7485
chevreitzedek@gmail.com
www.chevreitzedek.org
Rabbi Marci Jacobs
Participatory egalitarian Conservative synagogue.
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
8100 Stevenson Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-6400
info@chizukamuno.org
www.chizukamuno.org
Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg
Vibrant Conservative synagogue, day school, religious school, high school, preschool and adult learning programs.
Orthodox
Agudath Israel of Greenspring
6107 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-8257
info@aigreenspring.com
www.aigreenspring.com
Rabbi Mordechai Shuchatowitz
Orthodox congregation affiliated with National Agudath Israel of America.
Agudath Israel of Baltimore
6200 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4761
halacha@star-k.org
www.agudah.com
Rabbi Moshe Heinemann
Rabbi Mordechai Frankel, Assistant Rav
Orthodox congregation with youth activities, NWCP headquarters, cemetery.
Arugas Habosem
P O Box 67016
Baltimore, MD 21215
Address for weekday davening:
6615 Park Heights Ave
Address for Shabbos & Yom Tov davening:
3509 Clarks Lane
410 764-0903
Rabbi Shaye Taub
Orthodox congregation.
Bais Haknesses Ohr Hachaim
3120 Clarks Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-585-1119
office@ohrhachaim.net
www.baishaknesses.com
Rabbi Y. Zvi Weiss
Full-service Orthodox congregation with multiple services for morning and evening worship.
Beth Abraham Anshe Sfard
6208 Wallis Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-7456
www.congbethabrahamhertzberg.org
Rabbi Dovid Katz
Orthodox congregation with worship services, adult classes.
Beth Isaac Adath Israel
4398 Crest Heights Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-486-8338
Rabbi Emeritus Manuel Poliakoff
Orthodox congregation serves as community center for Russian Jews.
Beth Tfiloh Congregation
3300 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-1900
mail@btfiloh.org
www.bethtfiloh.com
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
Modern Orthodox synagogue with religious, educational and Jewish cultural programs.
B’nai Israel Congregation of Baltimore
27 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-732-5454
office@jewishdowntown.org
www.jewishdowntown.org
Rabbi Etan Mintz
Modern Orthodox synagogue in downtown Baltimore offers religious, educational and social programs.
Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion
6602 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-6810
office@bjsz.org
www.bjsz.org
Rabbi Daniel Rose
Orthodox synagogue in the heart of the Baltimore Jewish Community. Jews of all ages and backgrounds share a dedication to Torah learning, mitzvah observance, and a passionate devotion to the land of Israel.
Chabad of Owings Mills
11299 Owings Mills Blvd, #202
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5156
info@chabadom.com
www.chabadom.com
Rabbi Nochum Katzenelenbogen
The Owings Mills Chabad Center provides a home for the community and opportunities for Jews of all levels of observance and experience to promote their spiritual growth and Jewish identity.
Congregation Bais Lubavitch
3402 Clarks Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4787
Rabbilisbon@gmail.com
www.chabadofparkheights.com
Rabbi Elchonon Lisbon
Orthodox congregation with services and classes for men and women daily.
Congregation Beit Yaakov
3615 Seven Mile Lane
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-318-8262
Home (baltimoresephardiccenter.com)
Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz
Sephardic Orthodox congregation.
Congregation Kol Torah
2929 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-764-2909
office@kol-torah.org
www.kol-torah.org
Rabbi Yosef Berger
Orthodox congregation.
Congregation Netivot Shalom
7602 Labyrinth Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-3272
info@netivotshalom.net
www.netivotshalom.net
Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz
Modern Orthodox congregation with Shabbat and holiday services, women’s tfiloh.
Darchei Tzedek Congregation
7307 Seven Mile Lane
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-1688
Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz
Orthodox congregation.
Greenspring Sephardic Center
c/o Ner Tamid Congregation
6214 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-4748
Rabbi Yehuda Khoshkeraman
Sephardic Orthodox congregation.
Kehilath B’nai Torah
6301 Green Meadow Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-764-0550
rabbikbt@gmail.com
Rabbi Jonathan Aryeh Seidemann
Orthodox congregation with full complement of youth and adult programming.
Kehillas Ohr Yisrael of Baltimore County
Greenspring / Indian Village / Summit Park
/www.koyb.org/
Rabbi Duvi Rubin
An orthodox congregation that offers an authentic Torah experience: high-level shiurim, meaningful tefillos, community get-togethers, and weekly programming for children.
Khal Ahavas Yisroel/Tzemach Tzedek
6811 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-5425
www.kaytt.org
Rabbi Dovid Heber
Orthodox congregation.
Machzikei Torah Congregation
6216 Biltmore Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-0885
Rabbi Nesanel Kosterlitz
Orthodox synagogue with men’s mikvah, kosher rental hall.
Mercaz Torah U’Tefilla
6500 Baythorne Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-653-7485
https://www.mercaz.center
office@mercaz.center
Rabbi Yissocher Dov Eichenstien
Torah center with multiple minyanim, shiurim, and communal initiatives.
Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah
Hebrew Congregation
7000 Rockland Hills Drive
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-653-7485
www.mmae.org
Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro
Modern Orthodox congregation with daily minyan, classes, kosher rental hall.
Nachal Chaim
6410 Cross Country Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-0814
nachalchaim@gmail.com
Rabbi Sander Goldberg
Orthodox congregation with weekend and holiday services.
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue
6214 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-6500
office@nertamid.net
https://nertamid.net/
Rabbi Yisroel Motzen
Orthodox congregation with youth and adult programming, kosher rental hall.
Ohel Moshe
2808 Smith Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-878-7521
daven@ohelmoshebaltimore.org
www.ohelmoshebaltimore.com
Rabbi Teichman
Orthodox congregation
Ohel Yakov Congregation
3200 Glen Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-578-9336
www.ohelyakov.org
Rabbi Akiva Feldman
We are a warm vibrant synagogue located in the north western section of Baltimore, Maryland
Ohr Hamizrach Sephardic Center
6813 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-6373
office@ohrhamizrach.org
www.ohrhamizrach.org
Rabbi Rouben Arieh
Orthodox/Sephardic-Iranian congregation aims for preservation of Sephardic heritage.
Pikesville Jewish Congregation
7644 Carla Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
www.pikesvillejewish.com
info@pikesvillejewish.com
Family-friendly, welcoming community of spirited tefilah, thoughtful chesed, and Torah growth.
Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation
2001 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-523-4375
Rabbi David E. Herman
Orthodox congregation with Sunday and High Holiday services. Building available for rent.
Shearith Israel Congregation
5835 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-466-3060
www.sicbaltimore.org
Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer
Orthodox congregation with mikvah for men and women, kosher rental hall.
Shomrei Emunah Congregation
6221 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-8604
office@shomreiemunah.org
www.shomreiemunah.org
Rabbi Binyamin Marwick
Orthodox congregation with diverse membership; kosher rental hall.
Suburban Orthodox
Congregation – Toras Chaim
7504 Seven Mile Lane
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-6114
www.suburbanorthodox.org
info@suburbanorthodox.org
Rabbi Shmuel Silber
Family-oriented Orthodox congregation with services, classes, youth group.
Tiferes Yisroel
6201 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1971
admin@tiferesyisroel.org
www.tiferesyisroel.org
Rabbi Menachem Goldberger
Orthodox congregation with Shabbat services, adult education, youth groups.
Reconstructionist
Congregation Beit Tikvah
5802 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-464-9402
info@beittikvah.org
www.beittikvah.org
Rabbi Doug Heifetz
Reconstructionist congregation offers lively, participatory, and spiritual experiences; K-8 Sunday school held at The Waldorf School.
Kol HaLev
130 W. Seminary Avenue
Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
410-299-7967
www.kolhalevmd.org
Rabbi Emily Stern
Synagogue seeking to create meaningful lives and shape a contemporary Judaism.
Reform
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
7401 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-764-1587
jwindman@baltimorehebrew.org
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation – Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
Rabbi Andrew Busch
Reform congregation offers preschool, religious school, educational opportunities, social action.
Bolton Street Synagogue
212 West Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-235-5354
rabbiagordon@gmail.com
www.boltonstreet.org
Rabbi Andy Gordon
Open Jewish community rooted in tradition and dedicated to fostering Jewish cultire, learning, spirituality, prayer and social action in a participatory and intimate environment.
Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation
7310 Park Heights Ave
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-358-0105
rabbisabath@hsosc-baltimore.org
www.harsinaiohebshalom.shulcloud.com
Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi
Reform congregation offers worship, preschool, religious school, summer camp, youth group.
Other
East Bank Havurah
PO Box 32577
Baltimore, MD 21282
410-358-3694 (evening)
stephen.j.siegel@verizon.net
https://www.meetup.com/East-Bank-Havurah/
Steve Siegel or Marcia Glass-Siegel
Jewish renewal fellowship; services and study in members’ homes.
Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl
Homewood Friends Meeting
3107 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland
rabbi@hinenubaltimore.org
https://www.hinenubaltimore.org/
Rabbi Ariana Katz
A community rooted in joy, pursuit of justice, and radical kinship
Surrounding Counties
Anne Arundel County
Congregation Kol Shalom
1909 Hidden Meadow Lane
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-266-6006
office@kolshalomannapolis.org
www.kolshalomannapolis.org
Rabbi Josh Wohl
Egalitarian Conservative synagogue with Daniel Rothman Religious School for grades kindergarten to 7.
Chabad of Anne Arundel County
3116 Ervin Ct.
Annapolis, MD 21403
443-321-9859
rabbi@chabadaac.com
www.chabadannearundel.org
Rabbi Nochum Light
Outreach center for Jews from all walks of life.
Congregation Kneseth Israel
1125 Spa Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-263-3924
congkiannap@aol.com
http://www.knesethisrael.org
Rabbi Moshe P. Weisblum
Traditional congregation with preschool, religious school, b’nai mitzvah.
Temple Beth Shalom
1461 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.
Arnold, MD 21012
410-757-0552
templebethshalom@comcast.net
www.annapolistemple.org
Rabbi Ari Goldstein
Reform congregation with nursery/religious schools, rental hall available.
Carroll County
Eldersburg Jewish Congregation
Freedom Masonic Lodge 112
2253 Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
410-549-7714
shul3@eldersburgjewish.org
www.eldersburgjewish.org
Conservative congregation that hosts Shabbat services at the Freedom Masonic Lodge, 2253 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
The Hebrew Learning Center
Meets at the Eldersburg Public Library
410-795-3075
barbesman@comcast.net
Director: Barbara Arbesman
Outreach center that offers religious school classes for ages 3 and up, B’nai Mitzvah tutoring, holiday programs and family-friendly services.
Harford County
Chabad of Harford County
1543 Redfield road
Bel Air, MD 21015
443-353-9718
www.Harfordchabad.org
Rabbi Kushi Schusterman
Full-service Jewish center and synagogue that serves Harford and Cecil counties.
Temple Adas Shalom
(Harford Jewish Center)
8 N. Earlton Road Extended
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3170
hjcmd@comcast.net
www.harfordjewishcenter.org
Rabbi John Franken
Reform congregation with preschool,
religious school, youth groups, sisterhood.
Temple B’nai Torah
PO Box 996
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-459-6161
temple_bnai_torah@hotmail.com
Rabbi Kenneth Block
Independent congregation meets in
members’ home or local church.
Howard County
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
Adult-oriented Reform congregation offers worship services, social action.
Bet Chaverim
8930 Old Annapolis Road, Suite C
Columbia, Maryland 21045
info@bet-chaverim.org
https://www.bet-chaverim.org
Rabbi Joanne Yocheved Heiligman
Howard County’s newest congregation is modern, member-driven, and inclusive, with roots in Conservative practice and a warm appreciation for the diversity of today’s Jewish community.
Calah Congregation
PO Box 6956
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-2252
Welcome@calahmd.org
https://calahmd.org/
Membership: Jordan Alpert
Liberal unaffiliated congregation with
religious, educational and social activities.
Beth Shalom Congregation Inc.
8070 Harriet Tubman Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
410-531-5115
bethshalom@beth-shalom.net
www.beth-shalom.net
Rabbi Jenni Greenspan
Conservative congregation serves greater Howard County.
Columbia Jewish Congregation
5885 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-6044
cjc@columbia.org
www.columbiajewish.org
Rabbi Sonya Starr
Reconstructionist congregation offers weekly services, tot Shabbat, monthly
dinners.
Congregation Ahavas Israel
770 Howes Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
410-740-2424
rabbihbaron@hotmail.com
Lubavitch Center – Where Community & Jewish warmth is felt – Lubavitch Center of Howard County (lubavitchhowardcounty.org)
Rabbi Hillel Baron
Orthodox congregation with Hebrew school, bar/bat mitzvah classes. Includes Lubavitch Center for Jewish Education, Gan Israel Jewish Day School/Day Camp.
Temple Isaiah
12200 Scaggsville Road
Fulton, MD 20759
301-317-1101
info@templeisaiah.org
www.templeisaiah.org
Rabbi Craig Axler
Reform congregation with religious school, youth groups, men’s and women’s clubs.