Congregation Shomrei Emunah
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Congregation Shomrei Emunah is a Jewish Orthodox
synagogue
with a membership of over 400 families. The synagogue
was established in 1971 in the Greenspring
neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland
. Rabbi Binyamin Marwick, formerly its interim rabbi, was installed as its rabbi in June 2010. The synagogue's youth director is Dov Ocken.
The synagogue was founded by Rabbi Benjamin Bak, who led the congregation from 1972 until 1989. His successor, Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
, was the rabbi for 13 years and then became head of the Orthodox Union
in 2002.
The shul has a wide variety of shiurim and adult education opportunities, including guest lecturers, regular shiurim in Daf Yomi, Amud Yomi, Chumash, Navi, and Halacha. There is a fantastic youth program led by Dov Ocken, covering all ages from 2 to post high school. The shul has weekly Shabbos youth groups and a very popular youth minyan with a weekly kiddush.
In 2007, the shul established a "Women of the Round Table" organization (aka "sisterhood") which sponsors Rosh Chodesh shiurim and regular events during the year.
The shul is in the midst of a building campaign, expanding its physical structure to meet the demand for activities, classes, and community needs.
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...
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...
with a membership of over 400 families. The 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...
was established in 1971 in the Greenspring
Cheswolde, Baltimore
Cheswolde is residential community in northwest Baltimore, Maryland. It is located along the Western Run. The main roads running through the area are Greenspring Avenue, Cross Country Boulevard, and Taney Road....
neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. Rabbi Binyamin Marwick, formerly its interim rabbi, was installed as its rabbi in June 2010. The synagogue's youth director is Dov Ocken.
The synagogue was founded by Rabbi Benjamin Bak, who led the congregation from 1972 until 1989. His successor, Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb is an ordained rabbi, a qualified psychotherapist and the Executive Vice President Emeritus of the Orthodox Union, the largest Orthodox Jewish organisation in North America; a position he has held since 2002....
, was the rabbi for 13 years and then became head of the Orthodox Union
Orthodox Union
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America , more popularly known as the Orthodox Union , is one of the oldest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. It is best known for its kosher food preparation supervision service...
in 2002.
The shul has a wide variety of shiurim and adult education opportunities, including guest lecturers, regular shiurim in Daf Yomi, Amud Yomi, Chumash, Navi, and Halacha. There is a fantastic youth program led by Dov Ocken, covering all ages from 2 to post high school. The shul has weekly Shabbos youth groups and a very popular youth minyan with a weekly kiddush.
In 2007, the shul established a "Women of the Round Table" organization (aka "sisterhood") which sponsors Rosh Chodesh shiurim and regular events during the year.
The shul is in the midst of a building campaign, expanding its physical structure to meet the demand for activities, classes, and community needs.