RELIGIOUS LIFE
Mikvahs Agudath Israel Mikvah (for Keilim)
6200 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-3333 Rabbi Moshe Heinemann
agudahsecretary@aon.com A special mikvah for toveling dishes, pots
and pans, glasses and other utensils before
they are used. The mikvah is outdoors and
available for use 24 hours a day.
Arugas Habosem Congregation
(Rabbi Taub’s)
6615 Park Heights Ave.
3509 Clarks Ln.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-0903 Mikvah available to men Sunday through
Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Shabbos,
6 a.m. to Kriyat Shema. Not currently
available to women. The mikvah is open
for keilim.
Machzikei Torah Congregation
(Sternhill’s) 410-466-2095
Mikvah available for men when the shul
is open, and on Shabbos and Yom Tov
for women. Please call for Friday night
arrangements. Mohels
Rabbi Michael Henesch
877-990-BRIS mysonsbris.com
mhenesch@gmail.com Certified specialized mohel.
Rabbi Dani Kermaier
410-402-0540 bris.us
mohel@bris.us Certified mohel.
Rabbi Yosef Khakshoor
310-966-0849 britavraham.com
Rabbi@BritAvraham.com Certified specialized mohel.
Rabbi Moshe Rappaport
3811 Labryinth Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-6560 mazeltovitsaboy.com
Men’s mikvah available for use during
daytime hours when the synagogue is open. rmrmohel@gmail.com
6216 Biltmore Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-0885 It is advisable to call first.
Certified specialized mohel.
Mikvah Mei Menachem
of Baltimore
Pre-Birth 6701 Old Pimlico Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-415-5113 Mrs. Rochelle Kaplan
By appointment only, 48 hours advance
notice please. Boutique gorgeous private
mikvah for Jewish women. All are
welcome! Brides are treated royally!
Mikvah of Baltimore, Inc.
3207 Clarks Ln.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1448 Large, modern community mikvah for
women with 20 preparation rooms,
two mikvaot, a waiting room and a
hair-drying room.
Shearith Israel (Glen Ave. Shul)
5835 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
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jOYbaby 5708 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-735-5026 joybabybalt.org
Lisa Bodziner
lbodziner@cjebaltimore.org info@joybabybalt.org
cjebaltimore.org/shalom-baby Brenda Footer
bfooter@cjebaltimore.org The CJE, in partnership with the JCC,
provides childbirth preparation classes with
a Jewish context to expectant parents in the
Baltimore area. Our expert childbirth educa-
tor and our Jewish community professional
have you covered, from breathing techniques
to baby-naming ceremonies. Make some
lifelong friends while you are at it.
Pre-Marriage/Genetic Testing
Dor Yeshorim Genetic Testing
443-839-6577 Confidential premarital genetic testing
for Tay Sachs and other genetic diseases.
■ SYNAGOGUES AND
CONGREGATIONS Chavurot/Other
Baltimore Jewish Cultural Chavurah
2 Stitchberry Ct.
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-493-2473 baltimoresecularjews.org
Co-president: Art Starr
Co-president: Elise Saltzberg
baltimoresecularjews@gmail.com BJCC is the Baltimore area’s home
for people who identify as Jews mainly
by heritage and culture, which is also
reflected in our bi-weekly programs
and holiday celebrations. BJCC is affiliated
with the Society for Humanistic Judaism.
Calah Congregation
P.O. Box 6956
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-2252 calahmd.org
Membership: Lynn Green
Spiritual Leader: Robert Sacks
Cantor: Michael Markowitz
welcome@calahmd.org jOYbaby reaches and inspires first-time ex-
pectant, adoptive and new parents and their
children through welcome packages filled
with gifts, valuable Jewish parenting ideas
and educational resources. These packages
are hand-delivered by volunteers who offer
Liberal, unaffiliated congregation with
advice about local opportunities. Request a
welcome package, refer a friend or volunteer. religious, educational and social activities.
We offer services, Sunday school and we
perform weddings, including interfaith
Shalom Baby
weddings. Macks Center for Jewish Education
5708 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-735-5013 *Denotes Paid Advertiser