Congregation Beth El Competitors

Welcome to our warm and supportive J community! Join our Center for Sports and Wellness and enjoy an unparalleled combination of health and fitness opportunities. Children and Teens will find fun, enriching and immersive experiences in the Center for Youth and Families and all ages will enjoy performances at the Gordon Center, the cornerstone of the Center for Arts and Culture which also offers dynamic opportunities for cultural and creative engagement.

Congregation Emanu-El is dedicated to advancing our members' lifelong involvement in Judaism, engaging them in communal prayer (avodah), the study of sacred texts (Torah), and the performance of compassionate deeds (g'milut hasadim). When intrepid Jews journeyed around the Horn or overland in 1848 as part of the migration west, little did they imagine that they would be helping to found one of the most dynamic Jewish communities in America. San Francisco—the city that sparked the imagination of a nation—is the home of Northern California's landmark temple, Congregation Emanu-El. Officially established in 1850, our congregation has over 2,100 households, many of whom have been involved with the congregation since its founding. We are the oldest congregation west of the Mississippi.

BETH TFILOH celebrates the joy and love of Judaism within a caring community that strives to nurture every Jewish soul and embrace Jews from all levels of observance. Serving as a vibrant hub of the Baltimore Jewish Community, Beth Tfiloh has a rich offering of religious services, classes and year-round Jewish programming for children, families, young adults and seniors. BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL is recognized as one of the top college preparatory Jewish day schools in the country. Offering a complete continuum of education from Pre-School through High School, our school embraces families from all branches of Judaism as part of a caring community that celebrates the joy of Judaism, emphasizes values and mutual respect, and champions each child. We provide not only outstanding academics but a wealth of opportunities for students to excel – in the arts, athletics, technology and leadership. Our graduates are extremely well rounded, respectful women and men with a broad world view who have distinguished themselves as leaders on college campuses and beyond. BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION is the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogue in America, with over 1,300 members representing a wide range of religious observance. Our dynamic rabbis and world-class Chazzan lead inspiring religious services, officiate at life cycle events and provide ongoing adult education classes through MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER for Jewish Life and Learning. An extensive calendar of youth and family programs are offered through our YOUTH CENTER. Our CAMP is one of the area’s most popular summer day camps, with a top rated aquatics program on its own 40-acre campsite. Centrally located in Baltimore County, the Congregation’s extensive religious facilities and banquet halls are among the most popular Kosher catering venues in the Baltimore metropolitan area.