Old York Road Temple-Beth Am honors the sacred moments in your life with tradition, compassion, and inclusivity. We joyfully support all families Jewish and interfaith, LGBTQ, and multi-generational through every phase of their journey.
Child Ceremonies
Celebrate your child’s arrival and growth with blessings rooted in Jewish tradition and community joy.
Brit Milah — A sacred covenant ceremony marking the birth of a son with love and tradition.
Baby Naming / Simchat Bat — A joyful celebration welcoming a daughter into the Jewish community.
B. Mitzvah — Honoring the coming of age with meaning, learning, and family pride.
Conversion — Welcoming those who choose Judaism with heartfelt support and belonging.
Weddings - Celebrate your union with a personalized Jewish ceremony that reflects your values, love, and commitment—embracing all couples and family traditions.
Mourning, Healing & Memorials
At Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, we walk beside you in times of illness, loss, and remembrance, offering comfort, compassion, and community support.
Mi Shebeirach (Prayer for Healing) - Our clergy recite this sacred prayer during Shabbat services for all who are in need of physical or emotional healing.
To add a name to our weekly healing list, please call the Temple office.
Bikkur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) - Our clergy are available to visit congregants and their immediate family members in homes, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.
Please reach out to arrange a visit and share your needs with care.
Mourning & Memorials
We honor loved ones with dignity and heartfelt Jewish tradition, supporting families through every step of loss and remembrance.
Funeral Services - Our clergy provide guidance and comfort, helping families plan meaningful services that reflect their loved one’s life and faith.
Unveiling - We offer clergy support and assistance in planning the unveiling ceremony, a moment to remember and honor those we have lost.
Yahrzeit - Remembering Loved Ones. Each year, your loved one’s name is read at Shabbat services on the week of their yahrzeit. Names are also included during the initial mourning period of shloshim (30 days).
Candle Lighting - A yahrzeit candle is lit at sundown on the evening before the anniversary of passing (English or Hebrew date).
If the date falls on Shabbat, light the candle before the Shabbat candles.
