I am a past member of Kol Ami. In the past, Yizkor Services on Yom Kippur were open to the public…read moreand my husband and I attended this service in the past. On June 7th of this year my husband passed away. We had his memorial service in the Chapel in the Woods at Kol Ami for a substantial but reasonable price. I called them to find out about Yizkor Service attendance. (A one hour service) The executive Director told me it would cost $400 for my daughter and I to attend this service due to security reasons. While it may be reasonable to know who is going to attend in advance, I question whether two people will cost that much for security. I believe that Jewish law directs that no mourner should be turned away from Yizkor worship. In the end, my daughter and I went to Yizkor Services at Woodlands Temple with friends. No charge and a welcoming atmosphere.

We have been members for decades. As a child I went from temple to temple with my dad and always…read morewas a stranger. Now, my face is my ticket. The feeling of community at CKA makes everyone feel part of a family and our new sanctuary is comfortable and inspiring. We also have many acitivities for all ages- we are truly a community, not just a temple.

It feels a little odd to 'review' a synagogue, so I'll just say instead that this is the warmest,…read moremost thoughtful, most inclusive community you will find. Everyone here is amazing, the rabbi, the cantor, the rabbi for learning, the director of the religious school, the security crew, the office staff, the volunteers, and, especially, all the members, in all their diversity. We are lucky indeed to have this community in our midst.

Woodlands Community Temple is exceptional when it comes to welcoming interfaith families.read more

Temple Israel is a large temple but lags far behind others in Westchester in terms of quality of…read moreclergy, leadership, resources, talent, and community. There is a sizeable population but the temple itself is a perfect example of how bigger isn't always better.

i am not jewish and my dear childhood friend who's daughter is having her bat mitzvah is also not…read morejewish but his wife is and so are his 3 kids and he needs some moral support as his inlaws and plenty of his wife's relatives and friends will be all over him like vultures on a carcass .nice modern temple in white plains that welcomes all including gentiles like me. i really enjoyed listening to the rabbi who didn't put me to sleep with endless rambling , he had a sense of humor and his kind hearted words were appreciated by all . it's my first time at this temple in white plains and i told my friend i wouldn't mind coming back for his other kids when they turn 13, his reply was whatever but can we go to cheesecake factory now . shabot shalom everyone .

The Young Israel of Harrison is a warm, modern Orthodox synagogue. We are very friendly and…read morefamily-oriented, and welcome all Jews. If you are interested in spending a Shabbat with us, please phone Rebbetzin Faygie Bienenfeld at 914-835-5581 at home. Looking forward to meeting you!

You couldn't find a more welcoming environment for those who want a safe place to worship and feel…read morea sense of community.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue is a warm and welcoming congregation of Reform Jews. The atmosphere is…read morefamily-friendly and casual, and inter-married couples are most welcome.

This is a reform Jewish temple in the area which does a "Babies and Bagels" event a few mornings…read moreevery week. It's a cool thing actually, because it gives area residents a chance to chat it up and it gives the babies the opportunity to chill out and check out other babies. Open to all, so even if you're not Jewish they'll be happy to have you. The staff was very, very nice, and some of the people were too. Though, there were a few Scarsdale ladies who obviously thought they were the second coming of Sheba, there to to be lavished with praise and attention from us peons. Ugh.

From the owner: Westchester Reform Temple's Mission Statement…read more The mission of WRT is to ensure the perpetuation of the Jewish people and to cultivate a love of our Jewish heritage: God, Torah and Israel. We hope to realize this through: Avodah - Worship (Spirituality) Chavurah - Community Talmud Torah - Learning Tikkun Olam - Social Action (Repairing the World) Clal Yisrael - Responsibility For All Jews