A most welcoming congregation open to all. It has a very…read moreactive Sisterhood and Brotherhood with a Hebrew school providing Bar & Bat Mitzvah for all levels of understanding.

I have been a member of Temple Israel for approximately 6 years. I have met many wonderful, kind…read morecaring people. We recently had my son's Bar Mitzvah there and the Rabbi worked tirelessly with my son to make sure that the day was perfect. All of my guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was. The Temple is always full of activities with something for everyone!

The Shul is absolutely beautiful. Has an antique feel to it. Unfortunately the people who work…read morethere are more worried about money than anything else. I had my sons Bris here (after a few of my friends and no one had a bad experience except me so basically I was taking advantage of). It started out great, to rent third larger room for my guests to sit and enjoy dinner after the ceremony was about $1400. Once I had already left a deposit I asked to peek into the sacutary before I left. She let me in and then asks if we will be using the room I said of course where else would the ceremoney of the Brit be? She proceeded to tell me that it's a completely separate fee and was acting surprised that I would need to use it. When I asked where most people do the ceremoney she said oh right in the middle of the large room. ( lie). She then proceeded to ask me if i can "give her", I'm assuming she meant for the shul but who knows, an extra I think it was $250. I said yes and because we were running out of time and I had no patience I'm a new mother on no sleep. the day of the bris my caterer went to set up and was stopped when he started to put a bar incase anyone wanted wine or a drink with dinner. The woman called me and told me he can't because SHE would be responsible for the people drinking. I explained to her this was not a wild party and the fully licensed bartender and caterer are well aware of who to serve( people barely drank this was a week night ). She then proceeded to ask me to again give her an extra $400 she said " I think you giving me $400 is fair" again I said ok because it was the day of the event. This woman basically ruined what should have been a wonderful event to plan for my son. 3 of my friends had their sons Brit there and NO one had this experience no one delt with this woman apparently she's a Co-president of the congregation and everyone else delt with the other woman in charge.

From the owner: CBJ, member of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, was the first Jewish Congregation on…read moreStaten Island. In 1884, eleven families met in Tompkinsville to form a Minyan, and rented space above a store in Richmond Turnpike, now Victory Blvd, in New Brighton. In 1887, the Shul was formally organized, and land was purchased in 1891, with a new building constructed. In 1974, the Congregation moved to its current location on Martling Ave, and in October 1975, the Congregation merged with Temple Tifereth Israel.

Love this temple! It's a welcoming and warm community. Great kids programming and events. The new…read moresocial hall is amazing.

Rather than feeling ephemeral ("lasting for a very short time"), in reality this congregation has…read moresolid roots in the community. It was founded in 1864 and has been in its present building since 1925-26. The temple has a new program, called terumah, in place that replaces traditional dues. In the Torah, terumah indicated a "free-will" offering, not a required one. It is based on how much your heart is moved to strengthen, celebrate and grow Jewish life there. You can follow TBE on their website (http://www.betheljc.org/) as well as on the social media sites Facebook and Twitter. As I write this review, the High Holy Days are fast approaching. Everyone can obtain complimentary tickets at http://www.betheljc.org/worship/services. Attend services and be inspired!

I have been a member here for at least 20 years. This is a small, friendly, Orthodox congregation,…read morewhere everyone, regulars and guests, are made to feel very welcome. Google the synagogue web site for more info. Services are limited to Sabbath morning, Sunday morning, and major and most minor Jewish holidays and observances.