Great People, Great Rabbi, Great Kiddush Also does a lot of…read moremitzvah activities such as tutoring, food pantry collection, caring for refugee families, homeless, etc.

Ironically, Congregation Mishkan Israel is a progressive Reform synagogue whose roots go back to…read more1840. The congregation tends to be upper middle class, liberal in the classic sense, i.e. progressive without overdoing it. One of the few synagogues whose rabbi came out against the war in Iraq, early and without hesitation.

The synagogue is not only egalitarian but accepting of people with different backgrounds, never…read morejudging, and always welcoming. The Rabbi has so many talents as a religious leader, educator, musician, scholar, and soul searcher. Some go to pray but I go to question and learn. There is a real sense of community. The Rabbi relates to everyone young and old but has a very special relationship with children. One child called Or Shalom his "Sing-a-gogue." One of the favorite activities is the Rabbi's Sing-along, story telling on Sunday. There are lots of activities, speakers, movies, Zumba, Healing Circle, etc. and an outstanding Hebrew School. Many of the students who have graduated return to volunteer as teachers' aides. Some of them become "teen cantors". Like most synagogues, Or Shalom needs more young families to join. Newcomers are always welcomed.

Great synagogue and Jewish Community. Joint Hebrew School with B'nai Jacob. New member rates. I…read morehave been a member since childhood. Both kids were Bar/ Bat mitvahed here. Egalitarian and Progressive synagogue with Female Cantor on High Holidays.

Warm, welcoming, congregation. Friendly and family-oriented. Intimate Hebrew school where…read morestudents study regularly with the Rabbi. Known as a small synagogue with a big heart. A lovely place for study, worship, and community.

If you believe in Gd or you believe in Christ this is not the place for you unless they get a…read moredifferent rabbi. Rabbi Joshua seemed very nice and intelligent at first and I was really looking forward to this community. However I found out Joshua's character when I told him I was upset about the killings in Gaza. When I suggested that Yeshua's teachings be followed in this situation, he scoffed at me as if he thought the teachings of Yeshua were ridiculous. He straight up attacked me calling me an anti semite (me, a Jew) when I expressed distress over the suffering of the orphans in Gaza and his social media feed is full of propaganda in support of tribalism, a genocidal state, promotion of war, not peace. I later saw him and his wife when they brought their son to a public meeting in Hamden to try to convince the Hamden City Council not to pass a resolution in support of peace (ceasefire). This person does not respect human life and promotes hateful tribal ideology which is the polar opposite of Yeshua, the Christ's, teachings.

This synagogue is not closed. I just had one of the greatest shabbat worships of my life. It was…read moreTorah and the Ruach together. These people have found the Messiah in Yeshua. I'm going back soon. The date I last went was late in Oct of 2013.

My son has been attending WCC for the past two years (since age 7 months) and I am thrilled with…read morethe experience we have had in both the Infant and Toddler rooms. Why we picked WCC - The HOURS! 7:30am-6:00pm! It was very difficult to find anyone open early and late enough for me to commute and handle traffic. Working 8-5 this availability is amazing. - The calendar - This center is only closed for major holidays and doesn't have any vacation weeks that you are still paying for. Cancellations or delays for inclement weather are also less than some centers (typically following the Woodbridge Town closings). - NAEYC Accreditation - Standards of this accreditation are strict and requires continual assessment. I wanted to know my child would be in a place that was implementing best practices and a process of continual quality assessment. - Rates and availability of part-time programming - Rates are competitive and the part-time programming I needed was available at the time of enrollment. - The environment - Our first visit felt comfortable and welcoming - and a bit old school. Why we stay at WCC - All of the reasons we enrolled continue to be relevant - Staff keep getting better and better! Each teacher offers a different skill set to complement the team and demonstrates how much they care about their work and my child every day. - Communication with teachers and the Director is excellent. Even at the end of the day, or during busy times, no one is ever "too busy" to discuss my child. The week's activities are always posted in the classroom so I can take a peek at what's coming up in the curriculum. - Enrichment programs - included in the daily curriculum are partnerships with the Woodbridge Library (next door), JumpBunch, and more. - Location - the playground and surrounding grounds offer a beautiful environment for outdoor play. The police station is adjacent to the center and their proximity gives me great peace of mind. - Parent Board - the Center was created by parents who work for other working parents and that hasn't changed. The Board is active, open to feedback, and ensures parents with children at the center always have a voice. We look forward to more years to come at WCC. I highly recommend anyone in Woodbridge or the surrounding towns look here if you are in need of a high quality early childhood program for your child(ren).

I have been so happy with the care my children have received at Woodbridge Child Center. From the…read morenurturing environment in the infant and toddler rooms to the excellent play-based curriculum in the preschool and pre-K rooms. The enclosed playground, proximity to the town library, and gym to play in on rainy days have only enhanced our experience.