It is not often that you can celebrate a 70th anniversary but that is exactly what we will be doing this year at Temple Adas Shalom. Seventy years ago, several families in the Harford County area wanted a house of worship that they could call their own and share with their neighbors. They had the foresight to know that future generations would have a place where they would have somewhere to go so they could congregate and pray as one family.

Many of our first congregants are no longer with us but their legacy lives on in Havre de Grace. Over the years, the temple grew, both in numbers and physical size. One of our first families, the Kleins, not only made our congregation a reality but they continue to contribute to our well-being – think Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (which is now part of the University of Maryland Health System), Family Crisis Center, and of course, ShopRite Food Stores. They are one of the many families that gave their time and financial support to help our community grow.

It is now 2025 and we are celebrating our existence. We are asking our neighbors and friends to help us continue to thrive and be an integral park of this wonderful community. Where else can you go shopping, drive five minutes, and be amongst the farm animals. We have so much to offer our neighboring counties and states. We are asking for your pledge of support to help make Harford County be the best that it can be. We are asking for your generous contribution to our synagogue and community. In return for your support, your generosity will be publicized in our anniversary program as well as our monthly newsletter. Many of us support the local businesses here at home. Adding your name to our roster of supporters will contribute to the growth of your business.

Our schools are growing – we have an Early Learning Center that is open to all. We also have a religious school for those children who aspire to follow in their parents and grandparents footsteps by learning about Judaism. We have many congregants who donate their time and knowledge to keep this fabulous organization running and that energy spills over into the community.

70th Anniversary

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