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| Local Synagogues and Schools
CONSERVATIVE
ORTHODOX
RECONSTRUCTIONIST
REFORM
INDEPENDENT
- Calah Congregation
P.O. Box 6956, Columbia, MD 21045
Rabbi Herbert Kumin
410-792-8029 301-989-0499 (also fax)
web site: www.calahcongregation.com
- Shalom Aleichem
PO Box 1317 Columbia, MD 21044
Rabbi Yocheved Heiligman
e-mail: jyheiligman@comcast.net
web site: http://www.Shalomaleichem.org
- Shalom Aleichem Religious School
Marc Shapiro Director
e-mail: mshapiro@natcadc.net
OUT OF COUNTY SYNAGOGUES
RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS
- Bet Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten
5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045
Ellen Rappaport, Executive Director
410-997-7378
fax: 410-997-0577
e-mail: ellenr@connext.net
e-mail: Info@betyeladim.org
web site: http://www.betyeladim.org
Bet Yeladim is a not-for-profit Jewish pre-school and kindergarten. Bet Yeladim offers developmentally appropriate preschool and kindergarten programs within the framework of a Jewish environment. The curriculum includes but is not limited to computers, cooking, creative art, creative movement, Judaics in all forms, story time, reading readiness. Field trips are also taken many times throughout the year. Bet Yeladim is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and licensed by the Department of Human Resources.
- Temple Isaiah Preschool
12200 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, Maryland 20759
Renee Panoff, Director
410-888-9100
Fax: 410-997-8447
E-mail: info@templeisaiah.org
web site: http://www.templeisaiah.org
Our Preschool anticipates that our preschoolers will embrace our new Temple as their Jewish ?home-away-from-home.? Located on a twenty-acre campus, the preschool will nurture the Jewish identity and spirituality of each child. Our students will participate in literacy-rich experiences, hands-on math and scientific inquiry, and opportunities to discover artistic and imaginative expression. Within this stimulating environment, the Temple Isaiah Preschool seeks to maintain a balance between values and academic readiness.
- Gan Israel Preschool, Day School and Day Camp
770 Howes Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
Director, Chanie Baron
410-740-2424
fax: 410-740-8148
e-mail: ganisrael@comcast.net
website: http://www.lubavitchhowardcounty.org
A complete program including age appropriate activities including reading readiness, math, science, music, art, social studies and physical development. A strong foundation of Jewish knowledge and identity is also part of the curriculum. The preschool program includes Jewish holidays and rituals, study of the Torah through stories and songs, and Hebrew language skills. Approved by the MD State Department of Education.
Gan Israel Camp is a day camp experience from the ages of pre-school to 13 years. The activities include; sports, swimming, arts & crafts, Shabbos parties, drama and music and many other choices. Weekly Judaic themes are taught through activites, stories, games and contests. There are special trip days and special events. The preschool has either a half or full-time option available.
YOUTH & TEENS
- Beth Shalom Youth Groups
- B'nai B'rith Youth Organization
- Brownies
- Boy Scouts
- Camp Gan Israel
- Girl Scouts
- Habonim Dror
- Temple Isaiah Youth
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization
Community-wide youth program for Jewish teens which offers a variety of social, athletic, community service and Judaic activities on local, Regional and national levels.
(410) 356-5200 ext 370
e-mail: jrelis@hotmail.com
Howard Community College Jewish Student Union
Social and educational programs of special interest to Jewish students. Joint activities with Jewish student organizations from Baltimore and Washington D.C. colleges and universities. Community Lunch and Learn Program during the school year.
e-mail: sbard@howardcc.edu
Habonim Dror
Overnight summer camp in Bel Air, MD with activities in Howard County throughout the year.
1 (800) 454-2205
moshava@aol.com
Jews for Judaism
International organization with an office in Baltimore. Counter-missionary resource enter; monitors, counsels and educates individuals, groups and schools about cult groups and their activites in the Jewish community.
(410) 602-0276
www.jewsforjudaism.org
ORGANIZATIONS
- B'nai B'rith
- Hadassah
- Jewish Student Union
- Jewish War Veterans
- National Council of Jewish Women
- N'shei Chabad
- State of Israel Bonds
- Women's American ORT
- Chaplaincy Hospital Visits
B'nai B'rith Columbia Lodge
Supports national programs (B'nai B'rith Youth Organizations, Hillel programs, the Anti-Defamation League) and local projects (Food Bank, Adopt-a Highway, Holiday "911 Relief").
(410) 730-1930
Hadassah
Women's Zionist organization which supports a variety of projects in the United States and in Israel.
(301) 854-0503
contact: tamlawr@comcast.net
website: http://www.howardcountyhadassah.org
Jewish Big Brothers and Big Sisters JADAS
Jewish Alcohol and Drug Abuse Service - Provides Jewish youngsters from single parent homes with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, works with Jews incarcerated in Maryland jails and prisons; conducts groups for individuals and family members struggling with issues related to substance abuse.
(410) 484-1991
erogosin@jbbl.org
Jewish Home Schoolers
Jewish ommunity members who are doing home schooling for kindergarten through high school.
celia@min.net
Jewish War Veterans
Veteran's group, mobilizing its prestige and patriotism on behalf of the Jewish community, Israel and our society.
(410) 379-8136
National Council of Jewish Women
Women's volunteer organization focusing
on educational and political issues and community service.
(410) 531 - 0270
(410) 531 - 3773
e-mail: cbherm@comcast.net or diehlstein@comcast.net
Women's American ORT
Supports vocational and technical training for Jews around the world, and involved in educational and political issues in the United States.
(410) 531-1433
(410) 313-8553
e-mail: JFKandNBK@HOME.com
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