My husband and I have lived in many different cities and been involved with a number of congregations. Shaare Torah is different, it really cares about you as a person and welcomes you to be an integral part of the community. We have no children in the area, but that has not hindered our involvement and finding ways to be involved. We truly enjoy being at Shaare Torah.
Shaare Torah Congregation
301-869-9842
Listing Manager:
Jessica Smith
This conservative practicing synagogue, which moved to the Lakelands in 2006, offers interested community members of the Jewish faith a place to worship, educate their children and develop a sense of community.
In addition to traditional services, held at 6pm and 7:45pm on Fridays and 9:30am on Saturdays, Shaare Torah has Sunday school, study groups, discussion groups, holiday celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs and many other traditional Jewish events.
- Founding Date: 1995
- What makes this community special?: Shaare Torah is an egalitarian congregation dedicated to the Jewish ideals of tradition (Masoret), acts of kindness (Hesed), and community (Kehillah). In 15 short years we have forged a welcoming, vibrant and passionate conservative synagogue community.
- Parking: Free lot
- Denomination: Jewish - Conservative
- Congregation size: 260
- Services: Child care, Study groups, Youth programs
- Recreational facilities: Yes
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Shaare Torah is a super warm and friendly congregation. When my wife and I got here we were immediately welcomed into the community and felt right at home. Programming is plentiful and the staff is always ready to help, answer questions, and just shmooze!
Our family has been members of Shaare Torah since 2005. It has been an amazing experience filled with love, warmth, happiness and learning for all six of us. All four of the kids loved every minute they have spent at both the Nursery school and Religious / Hebrew school, and the people we have met there have turned into some of our closest friends and adopted family. I encourage anyone to come join us for an event, you won't regret it!
Shaare Torah has been a great place to be involved! We've made lots of friends here. The Rabbi is very warm and welcoming. There are lots of events for all age groups including preschool shabbat programs, holiday programs, Hazaak (Senior) activities. I highly recommend our shul!!
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Shaare Torah is a warm, friendly, caring environment. The Shaare Torah community has been there to celebrate the good times with my family and hold my hand through the tough times. My daughter loved the nursery school and was very prepared for kindergarten. She actually used to stand at the door and say, "Let's go to my school" even on the days she didn't have school! Now we attend Junior Congregation, which is an interactive experience. My daughter can't wait for the second Saturday of the month. My friends, confidants and family are all at Shaare Torah.