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
Featured Events

Contact Us

We continue to ask that you please call in advance of visiting the building so the staff know to expect you.

8070 Harriet Tubman Lane | Columbia, MD 21044

410-531-5115

bethshalom@beth-shalom.net

Office Hours
MON-THU 9:00 – 5:00

FRI 9:00 – 2:00