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B'nai Israel welcomes school, family, and community groups to tour our historic synagogue. To schedule a tour, contact the office at (410) 732-5454 or by email at office@jewishdowntown.org.

B'nai does not charge a fee for the tours, but we encourage a donation, and are grateful for any support your group can offer our synagogue. We suggest a $10 per person donation. Donations can be made on-site in cash or by check (made out to B'nai Israel Congregation), online here, or by mail to B'nai Israel Congregation, 27 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

We look forward to showing you around the historic B'nai Israel synagogue.

If you are looking for a unique space for your event, you've found it! We host weddings, bar- and bat-mitzvas, brit milahs, baby namings, speaking engagements, social events, and more.

The B'nai Israel Congregation building is a historic facility with a uniquely beautiful sanctuary and many charming features. See here for more details about our historic building. The main sanctuary on the 2nd floor can accommodate 225+ people with an additional 125+ people in the 3rd floor balcony. The kiddush room/social hall can accommodate 200 people standing or 90 people seated depending on your specific needs.

The B'nai Israel kashrut policy requires that only certified food from a kosher caterer approved by the rabbi or packaged goods with certification approved by the rabbi can be used in the synagogue. Nothing can be prepared or cooked at home.

For more information and a copy of the rental agreement, please feel free to contact us by phone at 410.732.5454, or by e-mail at office@jewishdowntown.org. We look forward to hosting your event!

Pricing:

Small Events: (Less than 45 people)

Small simchas including brit milahs, baby namings, Weddings, bar/bat-mitzvahs and other small social events. This price includes main sanctuary and kiddush room/social hall. Simchas and other social events with more than 45 people are also considered a large event with pricing below.

$645 for members (must be a member in good standing for 15 months)
$1,425 for associate members and non-members
$250 Security Deposit
$250 Security Guard

Large Events: (45+ people)

Large simchas including brit milahs, baby namings, Weddings, bar/bat-mitzvahs, Aufruf weekends and other large social events. This price includes main sanctuary and kiddush room/social hall. For Aufruf weekends, this includes use of the space for Shabbat dinner, and Shabbat day kiddush and/or sit down luncheon. Simchas and other social events with more than 45 people are also considered a large event.