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 170 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 Calendar of Services
August 31 Saturday 10:00 am
September 6 Friday 7:30 pm
September 14 Saturday 10:00 am
September 20 Friday 7:30 pm
September 28 Saturday time TBA Slichot Service
High Holiday Services – 5785
October 2 Wed 7:30pm Erev Rosh Hashanah New Year’s Reception
October 3 Thursday 10:00 am
Rosh Hashanah Svce
Tashlich Service 3:00 pm
Braddock Run behind
Fratelli’s Restaurant
October 4 Friday 10:00 am
Second Day Study
NO Erev Shabbat Service
October 6 Sunday 12 noon
East View Cemetery Memorial Service
October 11 Friday 7:00 pm
Kol Nidre
October 12 Saturday 10:00 am
Yom Kippur
Yizkor Service 11:30am
Afternoon Svce 3:00 pm
Break the Fast to Go
October 16 Erev Sukkat 6:00 pm
Pot Luck Dinner/Service Cantor Roskin’s Sukkah
750 Washington Street
October 19 Saturday 10:00 am
Shabbat Morning Service
October 25 Friday 7:30 pm
Simchat Torah
Please remember:
Our services are held both in the Temple and on Zoom.
Sanctuary