The Jewish Congregation for the
Maryland Mid-Shore Community

Founded in 1951, Temple B'nai Israel serves the Jewish community of Maryland's Mid-Eastern Shore counties. The temple has developed into a welcoming congregation of over 200 members led by Rabbi Peter E. Hyman. Services include Friday evening Shabbat, Saturday morning Torah, the High Holy Days, and other holidays throughout the year.

The congregation has a strong commitment to interfaith families and is active in community-wide interfaith events.Temple B'nai Israel also provides religious schooling for its young people along with preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah.