Beth Shalom Congregation
Welcomes You
The Center for Conservative Jewish Life
in Howard County, Maryland
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 the website and our weekly e-newsletter for more information on programs and events.
Shabbat Services
Friday, March 22 - Saturday, March 23
Friday, March 22
Friday Night New Member Shabbat Service at 7:00 p.m. Led by Rabbi Jennifer Greenspan and Cantor Rebecca Apt. Enjoy an ice cream social oneg in honor of our new members.
Saturday, March 23
- Saturday Morning Service at 9:30 a.m. Led by Rabbi Jennifer Greenspan and Cantor Rebecca Apt. The kiddush is sponsored by Beth Shalom Congregation.
- Chosen Meeples at 12:30 p.m. following kiddush.
Weekday evening minyan service, Sunday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Zoom in here for minyan then enter password MINYAN.
Purim Services
Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 24
Saturday, March 23
Evening Purim Service at 8:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi Jennifer Greenspan and Cantor Rebecca Apt. Come hear the megillah
Sunday, March 24
- Sunday Morning Purim Service and Purim 5784: The Eras Tour Silly Symphony at 9:30 a.m. Led by Rabbi Jennifer Greenspan, Cantor Rebecca Apt and the Silly Symphony. A full Purim morning service and megillah reading featuring the music of Taylor Swift,
- Tot Purim at 10:00 a.m. Purim services led by Dr. Louis Nagel. Costumes encouraged!
- Purim Hot Lunch at 12:00 p.m. Enjoy a hot lunch sponsored by Beth Shalom Congregation.
Weekday evening minyan service, Sunday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Zoom in here for minyan then enter password MINYAN.
Adult Education
Adult Education has a lot of exciting programs, classes and dinners coming this Spring.
- Beginning April 2: Preparing for the Passover Seder: Way More Than Spring Cleaning! With Rabbi Greenspan
- Beginning April 4: Torah Trop for beginners with Cantor Apt
- Beginning April 12: The Rabbinic Intern-in-Residence with Samson Nderitu Njogu discussing the Jewish Community in Uganda and greater Africa. The weekend includes dinner, discussions, services and learning.
- Beginning May 7: The Oldest Hate: A Brief History of Jew Hatred and How to Recognize and Combat It with Rabbi Grossman