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Our History



 
Kenneth and Peggy Holniker Beth Shalom on Monday, July 11th 1977.
The Holniker's along with 25 others formed the membership of the first Jewish congregation in Carroll County.

It was the Holniker's 'inner voice' telling them that Carroll County wanted and needed a place for local Jews to come together. In the early years, their farm was the site of a quaint barn in which the services were held.

The First Year Anniversary saw 39 members, up from it's original 25. At this time, the Levin - Tanker families dedicated our first Torah. The following year, the Cushner family dedicated our second. Both Torah's were acquired in Scranton, PA and both had survived the Holocaust. How fortunate we are to have these pieces of history in our Synagogue.

Sunday, March 25th, 1984 was an exciting day as the Ground Breaking Ceremony kicked-off the building project of our new house of worship or better know as "Our Home Away From Home".

We are the only Conservative synagogue in Carroll and Frederick Counties. We are affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Center for Jewish Education Services. Building and nurturing a sense of community among our members is the highest goals. For our members, Beth Shalom is a genuine congregational family.