Who We Are
Har Sinai - Oheb Shalom Congregation is the combination of two historic Baltimore Reform synagogues working together to create one joyful, warm, inclusive, and socially conscious congregation. Because we are striving to live our Jewish values through the lens of a dynamic modern world, we are constantly growing and evolving in pursuit of that goal. Read more >
Even during a pandemic, our Posner JEM Religious School program offered a hybrid of Jewish experiences to provide our students with the knowledge, socialization and family engagement that ensures they live Jewish values, love their birthright and continue our traditions. Enjoy this video of students saying thank you to their teachers and tutors for an amazing 2020-2021 virtual Religious School year.
HSOSC Artist Series Presents: Chava Mirel
Saturday, May 8
7:30 p.m.
Join Chava Mirel in an uplifting, heart-warming musical evening of song and connection. With an eclectic blend of contemporary and classic songs, from traditional melodies to show tunes, Chava's music brings the community together in the spirit of friendship and peace.
Join the Conversation: Cancel Culture Through a Jewish Lens with Bari Weiss
Sunday, May 23, 2021
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bari Weiss is an award-winning opinion writer, editor, political commentator and the author of How To Fight Anti-Semitism. She has written and edited for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Tablet and other publications. Her columns and discourses are of influential important issues, including #MeToo, freedom of speech and our common culture. Bari is also a regular commentator on television and radio, including Real Time with Bill Maher.
Announcement of Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi, Ph. D., as our inaugural Rabbi
Dear HSOSC Community,
We are delighted to share with you exciting news: Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation has overwhelmingly ratified the Board of Trustees’ unanimous recommendation to welcome Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi, Ph. D., as our inaugural rabbi. This is a joyous and historic moment in the life of our new congregation.
Announcing Cantor Alexandra S. Fox
Dear Fellow Congregants,
The Board of Trustees recently convened another search committee to find a clergy partner for Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi, PhD, when she joins us on July 1st.
After our exhaustive search and on behalf of the Board of Trustees, we joyfully and proudly announce the selection of Cantor Alexandra S. Fox as Har Sinai - Oheb Shalom Congregation’s inaugural cantor!