Congregation Beit Tikvah

About

Beit Tikvah is a warm, welcoming, and creative Reconstructionist Jewish congregation, inviting you to join us in an honored tradition: asking questions.

Story

We welcome you through the doors of Congregation Beit Tikvah, the first Reconstructionist Jewish congregation in Baltimore.

Perhaps you wonder how to be Jewish and hold onto the values and beliefs dear to you. Perhaps the Judaism you grew up with, or traditional organized religion, turns you off. You simply wish you could find a Judaism or a community that speaks to your heart, mind and soul. And a rabbi who will help you joyfully and gracefully become the best human being you can be.

It is possible. You can reconstruct Jewish teachings and practices to fit your life and values. Asking questions is a Jewish tradition, and you’ll find the freedom and support to do it here at Beit Tikvah.

You’re invited to question, explore, grow, create, and laugh with us. You’ll be warmly welcomed, just as you are, in our open Reconstructionist Jewish community. We love to learn and discuss Judaism, have fun, and care for each other while bettering the world. We also enjoy eating delicious food, singing great harmonies, and participating with ruach (spirit).

Mission

The members of Congregation Beit Tikvah believe our synagogue is a place where Jews and those who treasure the presence of Jews and Judaism in their lives can connect to shape and share lives of spiritual and cultural depth.

As families and individuals, we have created and maintained a congregation where we explore Judaism openly and honestly. We are proud of our history as a community of diverse opinions and outlooks. We celebrate the way we bring together ancient traditions and ongoing discoveries to craft vibrant lives shaped by Jewish ideas and ideals.

We believe our actions should diminish suffering and increase goodness in the world. We share these ideals with other Jews and people of other traditions who also value a passion for social justice and world repair.