My wife and I have two children. We have been members of P.C.S for 12 years. P.C.S is a small…read moreSynagogue that is warm, inviting, and accepts everyone who attends. My kids love going to Sunday school. The principal of the school is amazing and so is Rabbi Julie.

Joined with my wife and 3 young kids 20 years ago. Unique traditional and spiritual community that…read moreis fully inclusive. Services employ many traditional Hebrew melodies but also have good mix of English prayer and interpretation. Our motto is Joyful Judaism and this really captures the spirit. Wonderfully diverse membership where everyone feels welcome.

I recently joined and I am very pleased. It is a small congregation with an incredible Rabbi…read more ThenHebrew is incredible with an unbelievably talented staff. I recommend visiting if you are looking for a new spiritual home m

Hebrew Congregation of Somers is a warm, friendly, welcoming synagogue. My husband and I have been…read moremembers for 22 years and never considered going elsewhere. I've made many good friends at our temple. Services are wonderful - mixture of Hebrew and English, lots of music and warmth. Saturday services are followed by a lively discussion of the week's Torah portion - always with a Kiddush lunch. And we love Friday night services, which are followed by a potluck dinner. Our children received a great Jewish education at the temple's Hebrew School.

I attended second day Shavuoth service and Yizkor today here at Yorktown Jewish Center, in…read moreYorktown, New York. With Tallis in hand I found a comfortable seat in a comfortable, and pretty sanctuary. I am a capable participant, and I enjoy the choreography of a crisp traditional service. I also like when there is room for people to grow Jewishly. For today members of the community had prepared and chanted beautifully from the Book of Ruth. There was a nice rhythm to the service. It ended by 12pm. People sang together. How nice that the Rabbi Emeritus is a welcome member of the congregation. The current Rabbi has a beautiful singing voice and seems to be a good leader. He read Torah today. He read fast, pronouncing the words correctly...not so concerned about perfect trop...(love it). I was a guest. Most of the people did not know me. Even so, they bestowed upon me the honor of holding the Torah during Yizkor. For middle of the week, attendance was not terrible. I recommend joining the congregation if you are in the area. Yorktown Heights is beautiful, too.

My family has been a member for almost 10 years and we love Beth Haverim Shir Shalom. It is a warm…read morecongregation that is extremely welcoming to everyone. It is a reform temple, and thus services are conducted in that tradition. There is music at every service, organized by our Cantor Perper, who is inspiring and funny at the same time. My family has been lucky enough to have both our sons be prepared for their Bar Mitzvahs here and they have experienced nothing but support and encouragement. There are many cultural and social opportunities as well through this temple. People can participate as little or as much as you like but whenever I attend something, I always feel welcome. Our congregation is filled with people from different parts of NY and NJ but it is truly a "house of friends"-Beth Haverim. Come by anytime and give us a try.

Growing up my family observed holidays and traditions in our home, but we no longer belonged to a…read moretemple. I never went to Hebrew school; when I was 9 I tried to teach it to myself with a workbook. I always felt I was missing something but felt like a fish out of water whenever I attended any other temple. Then my husband and I moved to Mahwah. We initially attended Beth Haverim because it was convenient. I was insistent that our children grow up part of a congregation maybe because I simply didn't. But when we started going, the rabbi and cantor and all the other congregants never made me feel awkward or not as good because of my lack of knowledge. Instead they welcomed me and offered me ways to feel comfortable at services. Services are run in such a way that everyone in the sanctuary knows what is going on--the use of English passages, wonderful music, and story-telling make it all so accessible. My older son had his Bar Mitzvah a few years ago, and the process was intense but so rewarding. My son really grew during the process--spiritually, intellectually as well as his maturity. Cantor Perper and the rest of the staff were absolutely supportive of our family and worked to get the best out of our son. We are now in the process for our younger son as well. Beth Haverim offers so many opportunities to our congregants--no matter your age--through social programs, educational programs, cultural programs and of course through services. If you get a chance, come to one of our services, I think you will enjoy welcoming, warm atmosphere.

Went to our oldest grandson's bar Mitzvah. This very modern…read moretemple was designed by Louis Kahn. Although Kahn designed other synagogues, this is the only one of his designs that was built. Very good Rabbi and Cantor.

My uncle is the head Rabbi there and I must say that it is a beautiful Temple. It was recently…read moreredone a few years ago and is more spacious and every room in the building, from the kitchen to the offices, the classrooms and the main hall are clean, spaceous and gorgeous. The members of the congregation and the staff are delightful and its a real treat to be able to go there for services.

This is the first synagogue I've belonged to since I was a child where I really felt at home. The…read moreemphasis on music is what drew me in, but their commitment to social action and the friendly, welcoming atmosphere has kept me and my family there. This is a truly inclusive congregation including LGBT families, interfaith families, singles, seniors, etc. Check out their occasional Rock Shabbat services for a fun evening!