Beth Am Synagogue

Beth Am Synagogue Our Mission:
To seek Jewish responses to life’s biggest questions. To foster sacred community in Reservoir Hill. To pursue justice in Baltimore and beyond.

Our congregation, Beth Am Synagogue, was founded on Shabbat Chanukah in 1974. Prior to 1974, our building served its original owners, Chizuk Amuno Congregation, who built it in 1922 but moved to its present location on Stevenson Road in 1962 at a time when many congregations were following their members from the city out to the suburbs. A founding principle of Beth Am is to remain in Baltimore Cit

y and to be a vital and stabilizing force in its Reservoir Hill neighborhood. From 1962 through 1974, Hazzan Abba Weisgal continued to lead regular services in the synagogue building and was joined on High Holydays by Dr. Louis Kaplan, the retired president of Baltimore Hebrew University. When Chizuk Amuno put the building up for sale in 1974, members who had been worshipping at the old building hastily formed a congregation and purchased it. Dr. Kaplan’s wife, Etta, suggested the name “Beth Am,” or “House of the People.” Dr. Kaplan continued to serve as rebbe until 1981, when Beth Am hired its first full-time rabbi.

Save the date for Tashlich and Reverse Tashlich at Middle Branch Park! On Sunday, Sep 20th, Beth Am will join Balt City ...
08/14/2026

Save the date for Tashlich and Reverse Tashlich at Middle Branch Park! On Sunday, Sep 20th, Beth Am will join Balt City Rec and Parks to help clean up the harbor while getting beautiful and unique views of the city! Staff and equipment are provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your kayaks or canoes as well. Snacks will also be available.

You must bring a signed copy of the waiver found on the registration page. Two people are assigned to each boat.

Link to register is in our bio!

Join us on September 13th at 8:45 AM for a Neurodiverse Family service during Rosh Hashanah day 2! There will be light f...
08/13/2026

Join us on September 13th at 8:45 AM for a Neurodiverse Family service during Rosh Hashanah day 2! There will be light food and time to connect and build community with other families. You do not need to buy Beth Am High Holiday Tickets to attend this event, but you are more than welcome to.

Visit the link in our bio to register.

Calling all Lab families! Stop by Rita’s at the Rotunda on Aug 26th to meet with our new Director of Youth & Family Edu...
08/05/2026

Calling all Lab families! Stop by Rita’s at the Rotunda on Aug 26th to meet with our new Director of Youth & Family Education, Leah Miller. Enjoy Rita’s treats, Meet Morah Leah, and celebrate the start of a sweet new year in Lab! No registration is required.

Contact Leah Miller at [email protected] for any questions.

This week, the Beth Am community observed Tisha B’Av by watching the film SHTTL, gathering in our courtyard for services...
07/24/2026

This week, the Beth Am community observed Tisha B’Av by watching the film SHTTL, gathering in our courtyard for services, and joining JUFJ in a peaceful demonstration against ICE.

To learn more about the protest, go to the links in our bio.

Registration is open for LAB! LAB is Beth Am’s Jewish learning experience for students in grades K through 12, where kid...
07/13/2026

Registration is open for LAB! LAB is Beth Am’s Jewish learning experience for students in grades K through 12, where kids explore Judaism, build community, ask big questions, create, connect, and discover what Jewish life means to them. Find the registration link in our bio!

06/11/2026
Sign-up to donate blood on Tuesday, June 9th! Your donation supports critical care for patients in need and will save li...
05/29/2026

Sign-up to donate blood on Tuesday, June 9th! Your donation supports critical care for patients in need and will save lives. Link in bio.

05/21/2026

Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg said what drew him to the rabbinate was a calling, a sense that he wanted to serve God and the Jewish people.

05/20/2026

As he gets ready to leave for California, Beth Am Synagogue's Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg looks back on his time in Baltimore and his 10 years writing for Jmore. https://tinyurl.com/4jnav37n

We're kvelling over the wonderful memories and photos already shared for our tribute gift to Rabbi Daniel and his family...
05/15/2026

We're kvelling over the wonderful memories and photos already shared for our tribute gift to Rabbi Daniel and his family!

If you haven't heard, to express our gratitude for the Burg Family’s dedication to Beth Am, we are creating a personal book of reflections under the stewardship of
Shana Kroiz. It will be compiled and transferred to beautiful paper and bound in copper plates reminiscent of the artwork that was gifted to Rabbi Burg on his arrival. From weddings and holidays to B'nai Mitzvah prep and snow days, we invite you to share your memories by writing a personal missive or sharing photos of special moments!

We invite and encourage you to come handwrite a note on special paper at one of the following events. All supplies will be provided. You can learn more at tr.ee/GsTeMf

Tuesday, May 19th: 4:30 – 6:00 PM at a home in Federal Hill
Wednesday, May 20th: 5:00 – 6:30 PM at Owings Mills JCC
By appointment: You can also come write your note in the Beth Am office! Please schedule an appointment by emailing Alex Malischostak at [email protected]

Address

2501 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD
21217

Telephone

(410) 523-2446

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