I found them warm and welcoming. Their new youngish Rabbi and Cantor are terrific. They are…read moreespecially looking for families with the oldest member is under 40

I've been here a few times for various family celebrations and I'm fond of the community that has…read morebeen cultivated there. The main caterer there is Levy's Catering and I'm also a big fan of them. Suffice to say that I'm using them for my wedding in September and there is a reason why we are using them. The Sanctuary and the Social hall is gorgeous and has recently been renovated. If you ever get a chance to go there, celebrate and eat well!

Even before I actually moved to Toronto, my dad told me to go here for services. I decided going to…read moreservices wasn't really my thing while I am at university but for the high holidays, I bought a student ticket and went to the majority of the services. I actually live just a few blocks from the synagogue and walk past it often, so it was a pleasure to go inside and check it out for myself. For the little bit that I saw, it was comfortable, traditional and had a slightly mixed bag of synagogue goers. The services I attended for the holidays were mostly held at the JCC on Bloor, so if you don't mind sitting under giant ventilators in a basketball gym for a few hours, then it's fine. Services were pretty enjoyable even though I am not religious. It's conservative/masorti, egalitarian (so you can sit wherever you want), you may wear whatever you want (within reason, of course). The shul does ask that you (yes, you too, ladies) cover your head and they have a selection of kippahs. The rabbi and everyone else up on the bimah were really good at what they do and kept my attention. First Narayever seems pretty socially active and on Wednesdays (I think) they have a little farmer's market of sorts in their front yard during nicer weather. They're committed to social action, so if you're looking for a way to get involved, maybe it'd be a good way to get your foot in the door. The student ticket was $54 and included both Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur.