Congregation Shomrei Emunah is a Jewish Orthodox synagogue with a membership of over 500 families. The synagogue was established in 1971 in the Greenspring neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Rabbi Binyamin Marwick, formerly its interim rabbi, was installed as its rabbi in June 2010. The synagogue's youth director is Josh Zaslow.
The synagogue was founded by the Lithuanian-born Rabbi Benjamin Bak, who led the congregation from 1972 until 1989. His successor, Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, was the rabbi for 13 years and then became head of the Orthodox Union in 2002.
The shul has a wide variety of shiurim and adult education opportunities, including guest lecturers, regular shiurim in Daf Yomi, Amud Yomi, Chumash, Navi, and Halacha. The youth program is led by Josh Zaslow, covering all ages from 2 to post high school. The shul has weekly Shabbos youth groups and a very popular youth minyan with a weekly kiddush.
In 2007, the shul established a "Women of the Round Table" organization (aka "sisterhood") which sponsors Rosh Chodesh shiurim and regular events during the year.
The shul recently completed a building campaign, expanding its physical structure to meet the demand for activities, classes, and community needs.
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