Welcome to Tikvat Israel Congregation where our mission is to “engage, embrace, inspire, and empower our Jewish community.” We are a multigenerational, diverse, egalitarian congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Complimentary High Holiday tickets and discounted tickets for your guests.
Yes, we embrace and include the entire family of our Tikvat Israel members, regardless of any individual’s religious affiliation. We do this in the spirit of the Torah’s teaching: “The strangers who reside with you shall be to you as your citizens; you shall love each one as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the ETERNAL your God.” (Leviticus 19:34). Family members of all faiths are invited to participate in all synagogue events and all lifecycle events in accordance with Conservative movement’s traditions and our understanding of Jewish law. Even when all members of a nuclear family are Jewish, most families now include close relatives who are not, and we invite them to participate in Tikvat Israel’s services, events, and celebrations. To learn more, please read our “Guide to Practices for Multi-Faith Families at Tikvat Israel”.
Our congregation includes people steeped in Jewish experience and training and those just discovering the beauty and richness of Judaism. Some come from traditional religious backgrounds; others grew up in non-observant homes. Some are Jews by choice; others are part of multifaith families. Our membership includes singles, couples, LGBTQ+ families, single-parent families, and Jews of Ashkenazi and Sephardi descent.
We are continually updating our facilities and services to better accommodate those with differing abilities (e.g. ADA bathroom, handrails, large print prayer books, etc.).
As of July 1, 2024, Tikvat Israel has switched to an annual pledge commitment model. The annual pledge is a voluntary amount that will serve as a commitment by each family to provide a portion of the synagogue’s funds for operations. We no longer have the traditional tiers of fixed dues based on age or family size – and there is no need for an uncomfortable meeting to ask for a dues reduction. Our members have embraced this change that allows us to value members for what they can contribute, not what they cannot.
Members are billed what they pledge, and the voluntary pledge amount can be paid in installments throughout the fiscal year. There is a minimum of $180 per adult, but please contact Rabbi Israel to discuss alternate options if the minimum is not feasible for your household. We do not want finances to be a stumbling block for any families to take part in our community.
We would love to have you join us for Shabbat or holiday services and/or our daily morning and evening minyanim. Most of our synagogue events are open to members and non-members alike. For a full schedule of events, please refer to our calendar. Click here to view full calendar of coming events.
If you know when you intend to visit, please let us know by contacting the office (301-762-7338) so we can give you a warm greeting and assist with home hospitality, if warranted.
Mazel tov! We are thrilled to have you. Once you’ve had a chance to visit our congregation and have a conversation with our clergy and membership chair, we will gladly send you the membership intake form. When the intake form is completed, you’ll receive a new member welcome email and welcome bag with treats for Shabbat.
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