Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington

Young Israel Shomrai Emunah is an Orthodox synagogue with multiple floors at 1132 Arcola Avenue in Kemp Mill, containing prayer spaces, educational rooms, and community gathering areas. The building houses a nursery school and a banquet hall for various events.

The congregation was founded in 1951 in Chillum and later moved to Kemp Mill, where the current building was completed in 1974. The relocation allowed for a larger facility that better served the growing community.

The congregation holds seven different Shabbat morning services, including specific minyans that follow Sephardic traditions and reflect the diverse Jewish practices of worshippers here.

The building is easily accessible and offers daily prayer services for visitors and members. The facility has parking and is reachable by public transportation.

The synagogue partners with the Canfei Nesharim organization to explore environmental conservation through Jewish law and traditional teachings. This collaboration shows how modern environmental concerns connect with classical religious beliefs.

Location: Montgomery County

Inception: 1960

Address: 1132 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Website: http://wp.yise.org

GPS coordinates: 39.04100,-77.02920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23