the world according to noelle, 2013 noelle's yelp notebook…read more Congregation Beth David is a conservative synagogue located in Saratoga. It's a great place to attend Shabbat Services. Rabbi Daniel Pressman is extremely kind. Growing up in an interfaith family, I found it a bit of a challenge attending service here because the holy books are mostly in Hebrew and I was used the the holy books in the reform temples/synagogues that had the English translations. I've had the pleasure of attending Shabbat Services and dinners at Congregation Beth David. If you're of the Conservative Jewish faith this is a great place to attend services.

I am a long-time member of Beth David. One thing that I like is that Beth David is a truly…read morewelcoming place - people are friendly and there are activities targeting just about every age range and interest group. In particular, the religious school, pre-K and family ed programs have all improved so much over the last decade that I now feel comfortable giving them a strong endorsement to friends who ask. Another thing that I really like about Beth David is that the Rabbis, the Board and (most of) the congregation make a real effort to try to live their values. This is a place where being a good person counts more than how much money you make or how you dress. These are people that I feel I can turn to in a crisis (or simcha) and get genuine support.

This was a nice community but lost its way , I no longer attend after seeing young members ruin…read moreothers , They are dishonest , not honor their agreements and use religion to get out of trouble , This is not our way , Do not rent to these guys , I will explain they want to live nearby to walk to the synagoge , Really check them they are serious trouble refusing to move out , Our founders would be ashamed

Nice and warm group of people! I was there for Shabbat…read moreservice this morning and was a nice place. The shul is beautiful and while there were about 30 or so ppl there, everyone was nice and was a close community. The after service spiritual by rabbi saying the Khidush. I think the Bar Yohai shul is a very nice place for those that are from out of town or the ones that are close by. The sepharadic melody during the tefila took me back to the days of being in Israel. I will be going there when I am on the area

I am proud and blessed to be a part of Chabad Santa Clara. I don't do as much as I'd like to…read moredo for the amazing couple leading our community Rabbi Yigal and his fantastic wife Elana (hoping to change this sooner). These couple brought us all together and created such a solid community starting from NO ONE but them two. With hard work, super energy that would not end, love, compassion and dedication we now have a Home.. literally... A Torah, a new Synagogue created with many volunteers who are willing to do anything for our Rabbi and the great cook Rebetzen Elana. Forgot the new garden, and a place to gather for Holidays with many to individuals stopping by for a minute to get a well needed prayer by our Rabbi.. Thank you for being so amazing, dedicated and for spreading Love, joy and pride in who we are - one big Jewish family with one thing in our heart that we all share The Love of the All Mighty.. May you always be happy, prosperous, joyous and Healthy today and ALWAYS.. AMEN Alexander and Aryellabatel

Great place for Jewish!!!!!! For holidays and Shabbat and…read moremany other things,feel like home And you will meet the Rosenberg's the Best family in the in all Bay Area !!!!!

This synagogue is very welcoming, especially to young children! They have Tot Shabbats and the…read morecantor is very lively and fun. They make Shabbat services fun as well. Though we live 35 minutes away by drive so it's tough to get there for us for Shabbats, I love it when we are able to go for the High Holidays and other events. I am looking into Hebrew schools for my three children and I am happy to say that this synagogue is a strong contender!

I cannot say enough good things about Congregation Beth Am. Rabbi Marder is the best teacher I've…read moreever had (and I went to school for 29 years!). Her sermons are a work of art. I have seen no better master of the art of public speaking. I have rarely been so moved and inspired as I am when I listen to her. The highlight of my entire week is going to Torah Study at Beth Am at 9 am to hear Rabbi Marder. The group is progressing through Genesis, having recently started over after a 10 year cycle or so, I understand. (This class does NOT do the Portion of the Week). This class is positively addictive, which may explain why it keeps growing and now seems to have 150 people who come regularly. Come early for bagel breakfast at 8:45 am. Friday services begin at 6:15 pm. It is hard for a working full time person to get to, but worth the effort. This shul has a wide variety of activities for people of all ages. In addition to the usual bar and bat mitzvah education, and in addition to traditional Sunday school, it has an excellent educational program for families of young children on Saturday afternoons (the Shabbaton program), where my daughter and I have gone for three years now. In Shabbaton, there is a joint educational activity first, then separate classes for adults and children, and then a reunion for havdallah at the end. There are also Hebrew classes beginning in third grade. Beth Am has many volunteer activities to get involved in, including a program for visiting the homebound sick and elderly (Yad L'Yad), and is a site for the Jewish Family and Children's Services Chicken Soupers program, a volunteer activity in which congregants make and deliver meals monthly for disabled people between 18 and 60 in the community. There is an affiliated hiking club (Torah Trekkers), an alternating shabbat salon and film series at 4 pm on Saturday afternoons, a club with monthly events for people in their 50s and 60s (Club 5/6), singles events, and an active teen group. The temple also has a men's group which hosts poker nights for charity, a yearly ski trip (Slalom Rav), and a family camping trip each year on Father's Day weekend. The more traditional women's group hosts monthly Rosh Chodesh events, a Passover dessert seder, and an annual dinner, and leads many other volunteer activities. The clergy, including Rabbis Janet Marder, Sarah Wolf (a recent rabbinical school graduate), Jennifer Clayman, and Adam Rosenwasser are all innovative, knowledgeable, and nice human beings. The cantor, Lauren Bandman sings like an angel and has incredible mastery of Hebrew and the liturgy in general. The temple is welcoming to interfaith couples, converts, LGBT and everyone else.

Feels like home. Loving good people. Wonderful teaching. It has been for me an opportunity to learn…read morea lot about Yeshua's life as a Jew, following the Torah, and fulfilling it as the New Covenant. As a gentile, it is so helpful to grow in understanding this part of Yeshua that many places I have attended do not educate on.

Inviting and very caring people of great faith! Amazing congregation.... Definitely loved by my…read moreentire family

This is a wonderful organization! They combine the beautiful act of serving the community with…read morebuilding bridges among people of many backgrounds and faiths. I have had the pleasure of working with them on severall projects and have always come back receiving more than I gave.

From the owner: AAi unites Jewish, Christian, and Muslim volunteers to serve the poor. Check out our volunteer…read moreopportunities at abrahamicalliance.eventbrite.com

Melissa and her team have created a really special place here. It's beyond your typical childcare -…read moreit feels like a magical learning community and is rich with culture. Loved how multi-dimensional the experience is - lots of outdoor structured and unstructured play, child-centered, emergent curriculum, gardening, animal care, music, singing, making and sharing meals, field trip experiences, exposure to other cultures (in addition to Spanish immersion! What a gift!). To top it off, I found it operationally really smooth, and communications were always consistent and thorough. The teachers really felt like a team, and the parent community was very involved. We appreciate and miss JDM!

My daughter started at JDM when she was almost three years old. She already understood Spanish from…read moreher nanny so we doubled down on Spanish immersion. At first I was worried that she would not be prepared for Kindergarten in English if all of preschool was going to be in Spanish. Lola absolutely flourished at JDM thanks to the extremely nurturing environment and the scaffolding provided by the teachers. She especially loved all the arts, crafts, animals, la Huerta and Friday trips. And of course all her spanish speaking amigos. Like most children she had some ups and downs at school. After she dropped the nap she had some behavior issues in the afternoons. Melissa and team handled all of it extremely well. One day I was in communication with Melissa about her behavior and she said "let's try something" and suggested animal therapy and let her go and play with the bunnies and rabbits. Turns out that was exactly what she needed in that moment! She is currently in Kindergarten and could not have been more prepared from both a social and emotional and academic perspective. She entered Menlo Park public school way ahead of expectations which made the Kindergarten transition a fantastic one. We actually love JDM so much that she now goes there in the afternoons after Kindergarten. She gets to play outside after school and practice her Spanish. Win Win! Melissa is an extremely experienced child educator and she has built an All-Star team of teachers that create an extremely nurturing environment. We feel honored to be part of the JDM community!

Bar Yohai Sephardic Minyan Bar Yohai Sephardic Minyan,…read more(BYSM) has been serving the Jewish Community of Sunnyvale and the nearby area for more than 20 years. Distinguished by its warmth, tolerance and understanding, Bar Yohai offers daily and Shabbat prayers, and a diverse range of classes for those of varied backgrounds. The congregation is closely linked to South Peninsula Hebrew Day School (SPHDS), a Modern Orthodox primary and middle school providing first-rate secular and Jewish education for more than 250 children from around the Bay area. Please visit the website for services info: http://www.baryohai.com/

Friendly congregation. Coffee hour is a good way to socialize. Everyone will make you feel welcome,…read moreeven if you've never been to a church before.

From the owner: A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America…read more St. Stephen Antiochian Orthodox Church is a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America under the leadership of His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH. Our parish was founded on All Saints Sunday, in June of 1993. The congregation was formed as the Santa Clara Orthodox Mission merged with the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of San Jose to form St. Stephen Church. Our parish membership includes converts from various backgrounds. Our membership also includes those who grew up in the Orthodox Faith. We remain united as Disciples of Christ and in our worship of the Holy Trinity. We strive to be an open, warm-hearted community where visitors and inquirers are welcome. All services are in English. Service texts are provided to aid in participation. Classes on the Orthodox Faith are held on a periodic basis. We invite you to come and join us at any service. The Clergy of the parish would love to meet you and speak with you. Please remain after the service to introduce yourself. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.