Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebel is a community rooted in joy, pursuit of justice, and…read moreradical kinship. We offer a home for people of all backgrounds seeking Jewish life to land, feel safe, and be welcomed. We are a spiritual community that celebrates Diaspora Judaism through ritual, learning, song, and prayer. We are a Baltimore community committed to pursuing justice and to acting in fierce solidarity with our neighbors. We share and mark life cycle events, celebrating joyous occasions and supporting each other through healing and hard times. We hold space for diverse practices and navigate them together, reveling in the multitude of voices that comprise us. We strive to become for one another a mishpacha, one that rejoices in queer and trans identities, welcomes converts, celebrates interfaith families, and honors Jews of color. We assert that our political and Jewish selves need not be in conflict with one another, and fearlessly declare our intention to live our Jewish values in the public sphere for the benefit our city. Hinenu: Here we are!

As an active member of Bet Aviv for 10 years, I can honestly say that I feel at home here. It's…read morejust the right size so it's easy to be known, and our services are thought-providing and add to my knowledge of Judaism. There are plenty of opportunities to learn and get together socially. In addition, we help repair the world by feeding the hungry, by improving the environment, and by supplying needed goods for various local organizations (eg. schools and housing). We also honor the original Columbia concept of interfaith communities by locating at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center.

As a Founding Member of Bet Aviv over 25 years ago, I asked some our new members to share what they…read moreliked best about our congregation. Here is what they said, in their own words: - - "I have never felt more welcome than at Bet Aviv." - - "Friendliness of the members" - - "Members, their openness; the Rabbi and her wealth of knowledge; services which includes our Cantor; the Men's club; the choir, community service, in short the whole "gestalt" - - "I love all the adult programming. I have learned so much at services and at multiple classes." - - "We've been very impressed with the warm welcome we've received at Bet Aviv and have enjoyed the educational programs we've attended." - -"We have enjoyed the warm and friendly atmosphere of Bet Aviv. We've also been impressed with the wide range of activities offered." - - "Everyone has made us feel so welcome, from the minute we reached out to consider joining! We enjoy the Shabbat Services!" - - "I enjoy the lunch and learns, adult ed and social/community events." - - "Found my day at the Bet Aviv Yom Kippur services and activities to be both moving and enjoyable and joined Bet Aviv in early 2025." "I love the continuing education, the friendliness and the array of activities."

Amazing non-denominational church, it's like coming home. Bishop Robbie cares about his…read morecongregation and provides timely Bible-based messages for all walks of life. My daughter attends the Children's church and enjoys the lesson and the fun that the kids have. The church members are caring and supportive. Love this church!

I attended Celebration Church for about 10 years and everything was going very well. It has a Black…read morecongregation. I am white. Then they robbed me of my humanity and manhood. There is favortism and they chose to be faithful to their culture and not to me. They are pious. There is a lot of good in them and they are friendly. They had been there for me when I needed help.

This is an awesome group of people who know they are not perfect, but come together to worship the…read moreOne whose Grace keeps us. What I love the most, is they don't stay trapped inside the walls of the building. Every 4th Sunday is Servant Sunday and they go out and serve in the community, preparing meals for the homeless or ministering in Nursing Homes and Shelters. If you want a break from the traditional in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere you should come to church!

Children's & youth pastors are very passionate about discipleship and teaching, and kids program is…read moretop notch. Since the worship pastor left 2 years ago, worship music is done with the many talented people in the church and it is amazing. Nice facility - congregation is not huge by any means but has a great small group community so it's easy to get involved and connect, not like "megachurches".

This is an excellent church. The children and youth ministry is the best. The preaching is biblical…read moreand practical.

I'm not entirely sure about this church, personally. However, I do know that my pastor and a few…read moreother church members are pretty close to their pastor. Also I'm aware that the head Pastor there gave our church (New Beginning Community Church) access to their building every other Friday for events. And it's free. Air conditioning, heater and kitchenware included. Of course, we'd have to clean up after ourselves and turn the A/C and heater off before we leave the premises. A fantastic place to be!

After years of faithful attendance, both my wife and I found it impossible to grow in the church…read more The core members are a tight click that's been together for decades, and as far as we (and others who have left for the same reason) can tell, membership is closed. It's a great place if being in attendance fulfills your needs, but be prepared to remain forever an outsider. We stopped attending some months ago.

This church is a rare find. Smaller in size, big in community impact. Layhill is a diverse group,…read moregenerationally and ethnically, and has become a family to young and old alike. Mission statement: Love God, love people. Be disciples, make disciples.

Beautiful traditional service. People were very nice... The sermon was good! We enjoyed going there…read morewith our daughter. :-)