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Rabbi
Simeon the Righteous, one of the last survivors of the Great Assembly, taught: Al shelosha devarim ha-olam: Al ha-Torah, al ha-avodah, v'al gemilut chasadim. On three things the world depends: Upon Torah, upon worship and upon deeds of loving kindness [Pirke Avot 1:2] Underlying Simeon the Righteous' statement is a bold claim: we Jews benefit the world by becoming better Jews. He provides a threefold prescription for how to be a better Jew: Torah, worship and deeds of loving kindness. He also understood that the quality of our personal lives are improved by following this prescription. It is a prescription that yields sweet fruit in our personal lives, our congregational life and for Jews the world wide. At Beth Shalom Congregation, our community revolves around three pillars of Jewish Living: Torah study, worship and deeds of kindness. Our goal is to become a community of learners, with everyone engaged in Torah study in his/her own and at his/her own pace, from our youngest members to our elders. When we gather together for worship, it is also a time to celebrate our community and connection with one another; we reconnect with both God and one another through worship, for God is found not only in heaven but in the community. As Jews, our purpose is to extend the kindness and compassion we learn through Torah to those around us, in our families, our congregation and the community beyond. Hence gemilut chasadim is an integral part of congregational life. Beth Shalom is a warm and friendly place. When you walk in, you will be greeted by people who are genuinely delighted to see a new face and meet someone new. It is easy to become involved in our community; everyone is welcome to join the activities and participate in our committees. I invite you to join us creating community at Beth Shalom. You insights, questions and perspective will find a warm reception. You and your family will find a welcoming congregational family. Your soul will find a safe harbor. B'shalom, Rabbi Scheinerman Rabbi's Biography Rabbi Scheinerman received her B.A. from Brown University and was ordained from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 1984, having also studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. She and her husband, Dr. Edward Scheinerman, chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University, have four children, Rachel, Danny, Naomi and Jonah. For more information on Rabbi Scheinerman, please click on the web site link below.
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