WELCOME TO THE BOLTON STREET SYNAGOGUE!

"You shall not hate your brother in
your heart…take no revenge and cherish
no grudge against your fellow human
being, but love your neighbor as yourself."
Leviticus, 19:17-18

On Friday, June 20th at 7:30 PM, Bolton Street Synagogue will have Dr. Karen Hanscom, Executive Director of Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (ASTT), speak on the issue of government-sanctioned torture. The event will take place during Friday evening services. All are welcome to attend.

The mission of ASTT is to alleviate the suffering of those who have experienced the trauma of torture, to educate the local, national, and world community about the needs of torture survivors, and to advocate on their behalf. ASTT provides case management, counseling and referral services to individuals from around the world who have experienced government sanctioned torture in their countries and have fled to the United States for safety.

Recent events at the synagogue

"Israel at 60"
Outdoor Festival at BSS - May 11

On Sunday, May 11th, Bolton Street Synagogue celebrated Israel Independence Day marking the country’s 60th anniversary.

Attendees enjoyed great food, games, prizes, a moon bounce, crafts, music all morning by Klezzazz, singing and Israeli dancing.

Pictures from "Israel at 60" were recently featured in this photo spread in the Baltimore Jewish Times.

BSS Hosts Forum On Biblical Roots Of Jurisprudence

On Wednesday, May 21st, Bolton Street Synagogue hosted a panel discussion on the biblical roots of American Jurisprudence with The Honorable Peter Krauser, Chief Judge, Court of Special Appeals (left), and The Honorable Judge Joseph F. Murphy, Judge, Court of Appeals, 2nd Appellate Circuit (right).

The panel fervently discussed the role of the bible in American courts and government operations. Bolton Street rabbi Jonathan Panitz and board member, Allen Schwait (retired judge, Circuit Court of Baltimore City) also participated in the event.

Read more about this event at the Maryland Daily Record.

Please join the Public Justice Center in calling your legislators to co-sponsor or support the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, the bill being introduced in the Maryland General Assembly to allow civil marriage of same-sex couples. Visit the Equality Maryland web site for a sample letter, links for the bill, and further information from Equality Maryland.

The Bolton Street Synagogue
(on Cold Spring Lane)