Beth Tfiloh Congregation
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Beth Tfiloh Congregation is an Orthodox
congregation in Pikesville, Maryland
. With over 1400 members, is the largest Modern Orthodox
synagogue
in North America
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Samuel Rosenblatt, son of the famous cantor Yossele Rosenblatt
who served in that capacity until 1972 when he was named Rabbi Emeritus, then from 1972-1977 Rabbi David Novak served in the capacity of Chief Rabbi. In 1978 Rabbi Wohlberg took over, and remains at the helm of the shul. It was founded in the Forest Park area of Baltimore City
. The Owings Mills Beth Tfiloh Camp property was purchased in 1951 as a camp for the youth groups and to this day is used by Beth Tfiloh. Beth Tfiloh also runs a blue ribbon
certified school. Schooling goes at Beth Tfiloh from preschool to twelfth grade
.
Orthodox Judaism
Orthodox Judaism , is the approach to Judaism which adheres to the traditional interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Sanhedrin and subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and...
congregation in Pikesville, Maryland
Pikesville, Maryland
Pikesville is a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Pikesville is just northwest of the Baltimore city limits. It is the northwestern suburb closest to Baltimore.The population was 29,123 at the 2000 census...
. With over 1400 members, is the largest Modern Orthodox
Modern Orthodox Judaism
Modern Orthodox Judaism is a movement within Orthodox Judaism that attempts to synthesize Jewish values and the observance of Jewish law, with the secular, modern world....
synagogue
Synagogue
A synagogue is a Jewish house of prayer. This use of the Greek term synagogue originates in the Septuagint where it sometimes translates the Hebrew word for assembly, kahal...
in North America
North America
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History
Beth Tfiloh Congregation was founded in 1927 with RabbiRabbi
In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...
Samuel Rosenblatt, son of the famous cantor Yossele Rosenblatt
Jossele Rosenblatt
Josef "Yossele" Rosenblatt was a Ukrainian-born chazzan and composer. He was regarded as the greatest cantor of his time.-Biography:Rosenblatt was born on May 9, 1882 in Bila Tserkva, Ukraine...
who served in that capacity until 1972 when he was named Rabbi Emeritus, then from 1972-1977 Rabbi David Novak served in the capacity of Chief Rabbi. In 1978 Rabbi Wohlberg took over, and remains at the helm of the shul. It was founded in the Forest Park area of Baltimore City
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
. The Owings Mills Beth Tfiloh Camp property was purchased in 1951 as a camp for the youth groups and to this day is used by Beth Tfiloh. Beth Tfiloh also runs a blue ribbon
Blue ribbon
The blue ribbon is a term used to describe or symbolize something of high quality. The usage came from The Blue Riband, a prize awarded for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by passenger liners—and prior to that from Cordon Bleu which referred to the blue ribbon worn by a particular order...
certified school. Schooling goes at Beth Tfiloh from preschool to twelfth grade
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
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