Saturday, November 22nd | 2 Kislev

8:45 AM | Rabbi-led Torah Study on Zoom and in-person in Rav Daniel's study

9:30 AM | Kesher Shabbat Morning Services

10:15 AM | Tefillah Boot Camp - Cancelled (we will resume on 12/13)


*Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday - Friday (11/27-11/28) of next week for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Open Doors Annual Fund

Gifts to the Open Doors Annual Fund allow Beth Am to keep our doors open to all, regardless of means. Whether your contribution is $18 or $18,000, every gift truly counts.


Continuing to provide rich experiences, community support, and a place to call home is vital, so please open your hearts and consider a gift. Thank you for including Beth Am in your philanthropic plans!


Make a contribution to the Open Doors Annual Fund here.

Sunday, November 30th | 11 AM - 5 PM | Beth Am Boutique

Don’t miss Beth Am’s first-of-its-kind boutique! One-stop shopping featuring amazing artisans, jewelry, pottery, textiles, fiber, glass, woodworking, Judaica, gourmet food, unique gifts and more!


Bring a non-perishable can or box of food to donate to our food pantry and receive a free raffle ticket for a $100 Amazon gift card!

Learn more here!


Beth Am Community Blood Drive* | Tuesday, December 9th | 12PM - 5 PM

This holiday season we are offering the opportunity to give a lifesaving fit - the gift of blood.

Schedule an appointment here!

*Need a ride? Burt Simpson has generously offered to give rides to anyone who needs help getting to the Blood Drive. Reach out to Burt at burtraysimpson@gmail.com.


Chanukah Party at R House (DATE CHANGE) | Sunday, December 21st | 5 PM

Join the Beth Am community at R. House for a joyous evening of Hannukah celebration! We will schmooze, sing, light candles, and enjoy latkes and donuts.

Register here!

Shabbat is Awesome | Friday, December 5th | 5:45 PM

Shabbat is Awesome is a joyful and engaging Shabbat experience for young kiddos and the people who love them. Shabbat is Awesome will be followed by a dairy dinner catered by Hoffman & Co.

Register here!


Shabbat is Awesome! Morning Edition | Saturday, December 20th | 10 AM

Join the rabbis for a program specifically crafted for our young families with children 5 and under! Children are welcome to say for the rest of Shabbat services, join the kids in childcare in the Moadon, or head home for their nap.

Register here!

Balt Midrash | Tuesday, December 9th | 7 PM | UNION Collective (1700 W 41st St, Baltimore, MD 21211)

Balt Midrash gives Jewish young adults (21-40 years old) the opportunity to gather for deep, meaningful learning across Baltimore. December's topic - Tzedakah: What is a Jewish ethic of saving, spending, and donating money?

Register here!


BAYITT Shabbat | Friday, December 19th | 6 PM | Location TBA

Our monthly Shabbat gathering for young adults 21-40 years old featuring a potluck dinner, friends, and a chance to slow down into Shabbat. 

Register here!


Balt Midrash | Tuesday, January 13th | 7 PM | Location TBA

The January Balt Midrash topic - Peoplehood: What is our responsibility to Jewish community around the world?

Register here!

Saturday, December 13th | Party Like It's 1974 50th Anniversary Closing Party

We only have 15 spots left for this event! When we hit capacity, the form will be closed.


Be part of the final celebration of Beth Am’s 50th Anniversary year. Dance to the joyful music of Machaya Klezmer Band and a DJ spinning a 70s playlist. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, and sip signature cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, and more. (adults ages 21+)

Register here!

Thursday mornings | 8 AM | Rise & Learn Mishnah Class with Rav Daniel

@Kneads Cross Keys (5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21210, Suite 6)


Join Rav Daniel and begin your day with Jewish text learning as we unlock the ancient secrets of the Mishnah. Drop in anytime! Please email Rav Daniel to join at ravdaniel@bethambaltimore.org

Visioning Peace in Israel Palestine Circle Kiddush Table | Saturday, November 22nd | 12:30 PM


Rainbow Circle Hanukkah Party | Saturday, December 6th

Partnering with Bolton Street Synagogue, more details coming soon!

Tzedek Beth Am (Justice Beth Am) is the congregant-led body that oversees all of Beth Am’s social justice work in three areas: Service, Advocacy, and Relational Justice.


Tzedek Community Dinner & Meeting | Tuesday, December 9th | 7:00 PM | Beth Am

Join us for an in-person Tzedek Beth Am quarterly meeting and community dinner!

Register here!


Volunteer with Bookworms! | 2nd Monday of every month, beginning December 8th | 9 AM - 10 AM

We're looking for volunteers to read to small groups of 2 - 3 kindergarteners at Dorothy I. Height Elementary once a month. Email Jackie Donowitz at jemdonowitz@hotmail.com for more information!


Byron McKenney-Powell Free Community Market | Thursdays | 7:30 AM - 12 PM

The Free Community Market is open to the community every Thursday morning (there is a produce distribution at 7AM). Your contributions to the Market are greatly appreciated! During this time of uncertainty for many, please consider donating non-perishable food, toiletries, diapers, menstrual products, clothing, and books (especially children's books) to the market.


🌍Learn more about Tzedek Beth Am here and email Evan Serpick to join the Tzedek Google Group.🌱

Sponsor or co-sponsor a Shabbat Kiddush in honor of your special moments and celebrations!


Celebrating a birthday? Have an anniversary coming up? Have an upcoming yahrzeit? Baby naming or bris? Other special occasions? Your Beth Am family wants to share the special day with you!


  • Full sponsorship: $500
  • Co-sponsorship: $250

 

Contact Alex Pomerantz for more information: alex@bethambaltimore.org

Volunteer opportunities:

Congregant to Congregant

Kiddush Crew


Mazel Tovs

Please send any mazel tovs to the front office by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays to be included in the weekly email and the Shabbat program.


Please find Israel Resources on our website here.


Transportation Assistance - Email Meg Berman for more information.

Cemetery Information

Read more here.


Aliyah / Honor Requests - Contact Courtney


Prayer Book / Siddurim Dedication

Complete the form here. Questions? 

Contact Courtney.


Memorial Plaques

Complete the form here

Questions? Contact Alex

Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg

Alexander Grass Rabbinic Chair 


Rabbi Tyler Dratch

Associate Rabbi

Director of Youth & Family Education


Alex Pomerantz

Executive Director


Sally Scott

Beth Am President

Susannah Kolstad

Director of Congregational Engagement


Jennifer Millard

Financial Coordinator


Courtney Luby

Administrative/Communications Manager


Alex Malischostak

Program Assistant

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