A quaint little congregation nestled in the rolling hills of Owings Mills. A lovely old building with a lot of personality, warmth and charm. The people there are warm and inviting and the Rabbi wise and soft spoken. I was really enjoying myself until the music started. It was like standing too close to the train tracks as an express train passes by at high speed. The music was just a jumble of noise. I have heard orchestra's tuning up sound better. It was like everyone was playing and no one was leading. AND LOUD!!! Oh My.. so loud. I had to leave after a few minutes because my head was throbbing. I went to the parking lot until the noise quieted down and then went back in for the rest of the service. It was as warm and charming as the building. What a shame the music had to be so poorly constructed and the volume up so loud. I asked a young man about it after the service and he said ""well it's the Rosh Pina way, the music may not be good but it's loud"" . I whole agree. It was of poor quality and very loud. Such a shame. It's rare to fund such a warm and inviting congregation. The children were wonderful so polite and cute. I would much rather be in a congregation without music or one with just a keyboard and guitar than one that is so loud and undisciplined. There was definitely some talent there, it just lacked direction. My guess would be that the man leading the group is trying to be a fig fish in a little pond. In other words has grand ideas without the ability to carry them out. I pray that G-d will send a Shepard to guide that lost flock into musical harmony. Otherwise I enjoyed my time at Rosh Pina. Next time I think I'll bring ear plugs.
Pros: Beautiful setting, warm and inviting congergation, kind and wonderful Rabbi
Cons: music-music-music-music
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