Bonnie & Steve Kirschbaum

“In Search for a Temple Home”, Steve and I retired from Ellicott City, Maryland in 2016 and we relocated to Selbyville, Delaware!  In Columbia, Maryland and Ellicott City, the majority of the Temple’s used the Interfaith Centers and we eventually joined a Temple in Laurel, Maryland where our children had their B’nai Mitzvah.  We dropped out shortly thereafter.  We didn’t feel comfortable there and welcomed as they had their founding congregants.  We found Temple Bat Yam while riding our tandem bike to Berlin on many occasions and were very curious.  While volunteering at Freeman Stage, we met a TBY congregant who invited us to services.  The first year we had a Gifted Membership and the rest is history.  Temple Bat Yam has become our Jewish Home.  We have more friends now that are considered family!!  People are warm, inviting and friendly.  I have been involved on the Sisterhood board for many years and help on different committees!  Steve is currently the zoom expert and is involved with other activities.  We have enjoyed the many classes, social events and services.