Beth Shalom Congregation

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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Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024

Fall Blessings Tot Shabbat
Friday, Nov 1st 5:00p to 6:15p
5:00 pm Family Style Dinner 5:30 pm Craft activity 6:00 pm Music and movement-filled Shabbat Service
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024

Preschool
Sunday, Nov 3rd 10:00a to 11:30a

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Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024

Ruach Runners Escape Room
Sunday, Nov 3rd 12:15p to 1:30p
A huge fish carcass was found on an island. Many clues and notes have been found in and around the fish skeleton. Participants are scientists and marine biologists who have been called to figure out what’s going on. Could this be the fish from the Jonah story? And what’s with all the clues?
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024

Madrichim Leadership Workshop with lunch
Sunday, Nov 3rd 12:30p to 1:29p
Learn leadership skills and how to build character
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024

Mah Jongg
Sunday, Nov 3rd 2:00p to 4:00p
Mah Jongg for beginners and those with less experience. Mentors provided. Non-judgmental playing!
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2024

Nusach 101–The Sounds of Prayers and Sacred Time
Thursday, Nov 7th 7:45p to 9:15p
Have you ever wondered where our prayer melodies come from? Why can’t we just sing them the same way every day? Come to explore more about the way our melodies enhance the experience of praying. Note: this class is virtual.
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024

JYBS Lounge Night
Motzei Shabbat, Nov 9th 6:00p to 9:00p
3-5th graders enjoy Havdalah then play games, eat and schmooze with friends!
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024

Family Event-What it Means to Become a Teen
Sunday, Nov 10th 9:30a to 10:30a
Our synagogue has chosen to partner with Moving Traditions (www.movingtraditions.org) to pioneer a new approach to b-mitzvah. The Moving Traditions family education and preteen sessions we will be connecting Jewish wisdom to the inter-personal and social elements that come with the coming of age ritual. The Moving Traditions sessions aim to help you and your preteen think beyond the bimah or celebration and focus on the core questions of what it means to become a teenager today and what it means to become the parent of a teenager. In order to help you and your child think about this, we look forward to seeing you for our interactive family workshop for preteens/teens and adults, called “Today You Are An Adult: What Does It Mean To Become a Teen?” Lunch included.
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024

Challah Days of Gratitude: A November Bake
Sunday, Nov 10th 3:00p to 3:30p
Join us for a "Challah Days of Gratitude" Bake! While we wait for our challah dough to rise, we’ll engage in a fun and meaningful activity called *Grateful Braids*. Together, we'll reflect on the many blessings in our lives by writing down what we are grateful for, then braid our thoughts into a collective gratitude chain. It’s a wonderful way to connect with others, share in the spirit of thankfulness, and infuse our challah with intention and warmth. Let’s bake, bond, and celebrate the season of gratitude!
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2024

Nusach 101–The Sounds of Prayers and Sacred Time
Thursday, Nov 14th 7:45p to 9:15p
Have you ever wondered where our prayer melodies come from? Why can’t we just sing them the same way every day? Come to explore more about the way our melodies enhance the experience of praying. Note: this class is virtual.
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