Contact & Location for Congregation Ahavas Israel
Service Times for Congregation Ahavas Israel
Sunday 10:15 AM
Torah Study
Programs & Ministries at Congregation Ahavas Israel
About Congregation Ahavas Israel
Congregation Ahavas Israel is a Conservative Jewish congregation located in Columbia, Maryland, dedicated to creating connections within the Jewish community through religious, educational, and social programs. The congregation emphasizes traditional Jewish practice within an egalitarian setting and welcomes interfaith families and LGBTQ+ members as part of their inclusive sacred community. Services follow the traditional Conservative liturgy with Hebrew and English prayers, featuring chanting and singing, and are designed to help both longtime members and visitors engage meaningfully with Jewish spiritual life. The congregation is recognized as an Energy Star certified building, one of only 100 religious institutions in the country to have achieved this distinction. Visitors are warmly invited to participate in Shabbat services, weekday prayer gatherings, and the communal kiddush that follows, with support available to help newcomers navigate the service.
First-Time Visitor Info for Congregation Ahavas Israel
Dress Code: Conservative dress, appropriately modest; men should wear a head covering (kippot available), and women's head coverings are required only when leading a service or taking an aliyah. Service Format: Saturday Shabbat services begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude around 11:45 a.m., consisting of preliminary psalms, the Shema and Amidah (core prayers), Torah service with readings and learning, and concluding prayers, all in Hebrew with English translation available. Visitor Tips: Turn off cell phones and electronic devices on Shabbat; photography, video, audio recording, and texting are prohibited; individual visitors are always welcome, but groups should call ahead to schedule; ushers and congregation members are available to help guide you through the service.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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