As new members of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, religious services at Beth Sholom are egalitarian, participatory and inclusive within the
framework of Halakha, or Jewish Law. We welcome men, women and children
as active participants in our prayer.
Friday Evening Services and Shabbat Dinners
Our 45-minute Kabbalat Shabbat
and Ma'ariv services begin at 7 p.m. Learn the lively
and spiritually uplifting prayers and tunes that are a part of
our service. Also join us for:
- Shabbat Around the World Dinners: Families and
friends are invited to join us on the first Friday of each month
at 6:30 p.m. for a Shabbat service followed by a themed
community dinner. Experience the flavors and aromas from around the
world! Please R.S.V.P no later than one week before. For more
information
and to R.S.V.P., contact the Beth Sholom office at (301)
663-3437.
Upcoming date: June 1
- Tot Shabbat: Families with children ages 2-6 are encouraged to participate this lively one-hour service, filled with songs, games and
prayers
focused on children. Third Friday night each month at 6 p.m.
Note: Regular services are held at 7 p.m. after Tot Shabbat.
Upcoming date: May 18,
June 15.
- Guest speaker or student-led services: Families will enjoy a
variety of guest speakers or seeing the children participate in leading
the services each fourth Friday night.
June 1 guest: Ambassador Richard Schifter, chair of the board of directors of the American Jewish International Relations Institute, will give a talk entitled "The UN Role in Delegitimizing Israel."
Future date: June 22.
Shabbat Morning
Egalitarian services begin at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary followed by a Kiddush luncheon. There are many opportunities for congregation members to
participate in or lead the services. Contact the Beth Sholom office at (301) 663-3437 for
information on service participation or Kiddush luncheon sponsorship.
Also join us for:
- Junior Congregation: Children in grades three through Bar or
Bat Mitzvah are encouraged to attend this service, held on the first
Shabbat of each month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Led by congregants,
the lively service is geared toward children who are learning the
fundamentals of prayer.
Upcoming date: June
2.
- Book Discussion: After a delicious Kiddush lunch, join
us on the second Shabbat of each month for a congregant-led book
discussion on topics of Jewish
interest. Current book: "To Be a
Jew" by Rabbi Hayim HaLevy
Donin
Upcoming dates: May 12, June 9.
- Traditional Minyan/Torah Study: On the third Shabbat of each
month, a traditional, nonegalitarian service will be held in the Chapel
while an egalitarian service will take place in the sanctuary.
Upcoming dates: May 19, June 16.
- Guest Rabbi: A guest rabbi, cantor or other professional will
lead services on the fourth Shabbat of each month.
Upcoming dates: May 26, June 23.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah-aged Students
In preparation for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, students in grades 6-7 participate in leading the services Friday evening and Saturday morning.
