Congregation Har Shalom
Potomac, Maryland
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About Congregation Har Shalom
Congregation Har Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue located in Potomac, Maryland, founded in 1964 as the Seven Locks Jewish Community. The congregation began with dedicated families holding services in living rooms and local schools before establishing a permanent home. Led by Rabbi Adam J. Raskin since 2011, along with Associate Rabbis Rachel Simmons and Shira Rosenblum, Har Shalom has grown into a vibrant center of Jewish life featuring an award-winning, accessible building renovated in 2014. The congregation emphasizes an inclusive community where everyone belongs, embracing the diversity of its congregants through comprehensive programming including religious education, youth activities, adult learning, and family-centered celebrations. Services are offered both in person and via Zoom, with Shabbat morning services livestreamed and special programs for children and families held twice monthly.
First-Time Visitor Info for Congregation Har Shalom
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Conservative Jewish services offered on weekdays, Sundays, and Shabbat (Saturday), with options for in-person attendance, Zoom participation, and livestream viewing; Shabbat Chaverim programs for children and families held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Visitor Tips: The congregation uses a rotating minyan assignment system for in-person participation; contact the synagogue at 301-299-7087 for visitor information and service times.
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