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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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025

Visual Artistry with Cantor Apt
Wednesday, Nov 5th 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 6 , 2025

Prayer Hebrew Level 1 with Jerry Sinay
Thursday, Nov 6th 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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Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025

Nevonim Coffee House
Motzei Shabbat, Nov 8th 7:00p to 10:00p
Join us for an evening of 60's and 70's music with the renowned local guitar player Bruce Casteel. Enjoy wine, cheese, and a selection of light snacks. Optional: Dress in 60's/70's attire.
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025

Sunday Religious School
Sunday, Nov 9th 9:00a to 12:00p

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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2025

Visual Artistry with Cantor Apt
Wednesday, Nov 12th 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 13 , 2025

Prayer Hebrew Level 1 with Jerry Sinay
Thursday, Nov 13th 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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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025

Junior Congregation
Shabbat, Nov 15th 10:30a to 11:30a

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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025

Hagbah & Gelilah Class
Shabbat, Nov 15th 12:00p to 12:45p
Instructors: Brad Greenspan and Alex & Linda Romano Would you like to learn how to do hagbah and/or gelilah? We'd love to have more people feel empowered to do these important honors. Please join us after services!
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