Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County
Religious InstitutionsMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County is an egalitarian synagogue in Bethesda, Maryland that supports worship practices within the Conservative framework. It balances adherence to longstanding rituals with a broad slate of educational, cultural, and communal activities for people of all ages. Members participate in prayer, study, song, celebrations, discussion, and shared meals as part of a lively, communal Jewish life. The community emphasizes inclusivity and values the uniqueness of each member. Based in Bethesda, the congregation serves people seeking a Conservative, egalitarian Jewish experience supported by a wide range of programs and educational opportunities. As a small to mid-sized congregation, it has pursued programmatic and security developments in recent years, including the 2022 update to its security survey and the 2020 appointment of Rabbi Fabian Werbin.