Magen David Beit Eliahu Sephardic Congregation
Rockville, Maryland
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About Magen David Beit Eliahu Sephardic Congregation
Magen David Beit Eliahu Sephardic Congregation is a Sephardic Jewish congregation in Rockville. The congregation maintains its distinctive Sephardic character and celebrates the joy and vibrancy of Sephardic Jewish life. Its history in Rockville includes the purchase of a building at Tilden Lane and Old Georgetown Road in 1984, with the first Shabbat service there held in May 1986. The congregation welcomed Hayyim Kassorla as its first full-time rabbi in 1987. The cornerstone of the current sanctuary was laid in April 1997, and the first prayers there were said in June 1998. Bernard Suissa serves as President, and Vivet Sparkes serves as Executive Director. Children’s ministry is part of the congregation’s programs.
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Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The congregation’s first Shabbat service in its Rockville building took place in 1986, and its current sanctuary has been used for prayer since 1998. Its worship life reflects its Sephardic character. Visitor Tips: Not specified — please contact the church directly.
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