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Welcome to Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia, MD

Beth Shalom prides itself on being a warm congregation that cares for its members as part of an extended family.  We encourage involvement and participation and provide our members with a well rounded and diverse program of activities that touch every area of Jewish Life: Worship, Education and Community.
 
Shabbat services are held in-person and online and our daily minyan is virtual. Check our weekly e-newsletter for more information on programs and events. 

 

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  • Wednesday ,
    NovNovember  19 , 2025
     
     
    Visual Artistry with Cantor Apt
    Wednesday, Nov 19th 7:45p to 9:15p
    Dates/Time: Wednesdays November 5 th , 12 th , and 19 th. At7:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Place: Virtual Only Instructor: Cantor Rebecca Apt Fee: $15 members; $30 non-members Cantor Apt will lead an insightful exploration of the visual artistry of the weekly Torah portion. Please join Cantor Apt as we delve into Midrash, Biblical interpretation, through artwork of the weekly Torah portions and more. This class will be fully virtual. To ensure the ability to see the artwork properly, a computer connection is preferred over a mobile phone connection.

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  • Thursday ,
    NovNovember  20 , 2025
     
     
    Prayer Hebrew Level 1 with Jerry Sinay
    Thursday, Nov 20th 7:45p to 9:00p
    This beginner class builds prayer Hebrew reading fluency and some basic vocabulary focusing on Friday evening services. At the end of the class, students may participate in leading Friday night prayers during services. Fee includes the textbook Shalom Aleichem.

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  • Friday ,
    NovNovember  21 , 2025
     
     
    Scholar-in-Residence: A Weekend of Learning with Shira Telushkin
    Friday, Nov 21st 5:45p to 9:00p
    Adult Ed

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  22 , 2025
     
     
    Scholar-in-Residence: A Weekend of Learning with Shira Telushkin
    Shabbat, Nov 22nd 9:30a to 6:30p
    Adult Ed

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  29 , 2025
     
     
    Chosen Meeples
    Shabbat, Nov 29th 12:30p to 5:00p
    Drop-in board gaming following Shabbat services and kiddush, from about 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join in one of the various board games that are being played and stay as long as you like. It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon.

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  • Thursday ,
    DecDecember  4 , 2025
     
     
    Prayer Hebrew Level 1 with Jerry Sinay
    Thursday, Dec 4th 7:45p to 9:00p
    This beginner class builds prayer Hebrew reading fluency and some basic vocabulary focusing on Friday evening services. At the end of the class, students may participate in leading Friday night prayers during services. Fee includes the textbook Shalom Aleichem.

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  • Sunday ,
    DecDecember  7 , 2025
     
     
    Sunday Religious School
    Sunday, Dec 7th 9:00a to 12:00p

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  • Sunday ,
    DecDecember  7 , 2025
     
     
    B'nai Mitzvah Family Programming with Rabbi Greenspan
    Sunday, Dec 7th 9:00a to 12:00p

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                    Annual Appeal 2025

 Help us achieve our $120,000 goal for Annual Appeal 2025. To make a donation, select Donations and select Annual Appeal in the drop down selection box. 

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