Oseh Shalom is a vibrant, inclusive Reconstructionist synagogue in Laurel, Md., with a regional congregation. We celebrate Jewish life through prayer, learning, social action and community. Our members come from all Jewish backgrounds and we have many interfaith and LBGTQ families. We welcome adults and children with disabilities and work to make our community inclusive. We offer regular
Formed over 45 years ago as an independent congregation, Columbia Jewish Congregation (CJC) is now affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement. We emphasize diversity, inclusiveness and the warmth of community. We are the center of Jewish life for over 250 households. Our clergy, lay leaders and members are dedicated to creating
From our beginning, Adat Shalom has been the story of individuals coming together to form a unique congregation with a sense of intellectual integrity, moral purpose and meaningful community. It is through the combined efforts of our founders, our current officers, Rabbi, Cantor/Rabbi, staff, and membership that we continue to
Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement
Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis
Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues
Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives
