Welcome
Welcome — to B’er Chayim Congregation. We are proud to be one of the oldest Congregations in Maryland, and have the oldest continuously operating temple building in the state. Our building is over 150 years old, as is our congregation. With a membership of about 45 families, it is a tight-knit congregation with congregants ranging from 5 months to 100 years of age. As a result of our small size, new members are welcomed into the fold quickly and are able to be as active as they are willing and able to be. Please contact our membership chairperson for information on our introductory membership offer.
B’er Chayim is a member of the Union of Reform Jews. Our history of affiliations has varied over the years: Orthodox when first chartered in 1853; Classical Reform in the late 1800 and early 1900s; and Reform after merging with Beth Jacob Synagogue (a Conservative Shul) in 1998. Our services are respectful of each tradition, reflecting such rich history.
Upcoming Activities and Current Shabbat Update
Friday
November 17
7:30 pm
Erev Shabbat
Service
Cantor Stefanie Greene
Reform Style with
Guitar
Oneg Following
Saturday
10:00 am
Traditional / Conservative Service with no guitar
Cantor Stefanie Greene
Followed by
Light nosh and
Torah Study
Sunday
December 3rd
10:00
Breakfast
followed by
Temple Annual Meeting
and
Election of Board Officers and Trustees
Friday
December 8/9
Hanukkah Weekend
at B’er Chayim
Please remember:
Our services are held both in the Temple and on Zoom.
Sanctuary