Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington, Orthodox synagogue in Kemp Mill, Montgomery County, United States.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The congregation holds seven different Shabbat morning services, including specific minyans that follow Sephardic traditions and reflect the diverse Jewish practices of worshippers here.
Practical
The building is easily accessible and offers daily prayer services for visitors and members. The facility has parking and is reachable by public transportation.
Did you know?
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.
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