I have belonged to Temple B'nai Shalom since its inception in 1986. Never have I met a more…read morewelcoming group of Jews. EVERYONE is accepted with open arms. There is very little gossip and almost no cliques. It is the kind of synagogue I didn't think existed. Although there is, of course, a concentration of programs to educate the young, it is not a pediatric congregation. There is much for adults and seniors as well. The only criticism I have is that the entire Reform movement has leaned too far into the traditional for my taste. I liked my religion in English and with a minimum of chanting. The Union of Reform Judaism has, over the past 20 years, leaned in the other direction, so Classical Reform hardly exists any longer. This is my personal taste and does nothing to diminish B'nai Shalom as a congregation. B'nai Shalom supports the food bank at Lorton Community Action Center all year. This is done with enthusiasm, generosity, and wholeheartedness.

Our family has been members of this outstanding Reform Jewish congregation for many years. You…read morecouldn't find a more active, welcoming, and spiritual synagogue anywhere.

​​​​As a 20-something, I have gotten used to being the youngest adult in a synagogue by at least…read more15-20 years, so I was absolutely thrilled to find a vibrant, active Conservative congregation with a large, engaged, and welcoming cohort of young professionals. There are tons of ways to get involved spiritually and/or socially, the rabbis give thoughtful d'varim and are active in the larger Northern Virginia Jewish community, the we​​ekly kiddush lunch is almost always delicious, and the building (particularly the sanctuary) is beautiful. I can't say enough great things about this warm community.

Warm and friendly. Attended here as a guest on a Friday night. I'm from California and i had been…read morelooking for a place to worship while i visited my family that reside in Virginia. I will definitely return. Though it is such a small synagogue it feels homely to me. The rabbi was out the weekend i visited but i still enjoyed the service.

My first visit was with a group from the NVJCC. There was a group of 55 plus dancers performing…read more They were energetic and fun to watch. Afterwards a lovely free lunch of deli was served with chips, coleslaw, drinks, and desert. The people were very friendly. The 2nd time was last Sunday to view the movie 'It's All About Friends'. The organization ARC came to discuss the film and how their organization provides support and contacts to families who may know someone with special needs. It was a charming, funny and touching program, thanks.

Back in 2016, we were looking for a synagogue to join. We visited Beth El and fell in love with the…read morewarmth of his congregants. Four years have passed and we feel we did the right choice.

Ohev was a truly engaging group of people. They hosted our school group and gave the kids an…read moreinformative and fun field trip to learn about the Jewish faith. We visited during a holy holiday and it was great for them to have a practical and personal experience when learning something about beliefs and faith. They answered numerous questions, were able to talk about history and we got a lot of references for the students. Their members were open, interesting and knowledgeable. They encouraged everyone to come for services and to experience it first hand. It made everyone feel welcome and special.

This is a Messianic Jewish Congregation with a mix of Ashkenaz and Sapphardic traditions. It is a…read moretraditional place to learn how Yeshua ha Mashiach (Jesus the Messiah) is the fulfillment of the Torah and the prophecies. Contrary to uninformed opinions, this is most definitely NOT Jews for Jesus. (Jews for Jesus is a movement to take Jewish people from their Judaism into evangelical Christianity. Ohev Yisrael recognizes the Creator's chosen people, emphasizes and celebrates Judaism and is a safe place for Jews and gentiles to investigate and grow in faith.) Renowned Sabbath school classes for kids include Hebrew language lessons and Bar/Bat Mitzvah training; adult education programs on Torah and Jewish history as well as Jewish contemporary life; stable elder-based leadership is overseen by Tikkun Ministries and the congregation is a member of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC). Small group fellowships (chavurah) help bring faith and fellowship home for those who choose to be so engaged. Professional-grade (mainly minor key, of course) music and interactive Davidic dance are part of the worship, etc., etc., etc... The motto is, "Training the next generation, restoring the body of Messiah in our community."

We went through a really rough patch when my wife was pregnant with our third kid. She was…read moredangerously sick with chest pains and worse that kept us bouncing from specialist to specialist, trying to tease out exactly what was wrong. I was doing my best trying to be there for her and our two girls and keep up with work as the sole breadwinner (fortunately, I work from home), and our household was kind of falling apart. I shared some of what was going on to friends at Oseh's religious school, where my oldest daughter was a student. About a day later, they had organized a Meal Train for us of fellow members who came almost daily for two weeks to bring healthy meals and help share the chores and childcare. I can't express how much that meant to us. It gave us enough breathing room to figure out the issue at last and turn things around; a few months later, our son was born happy and healthy! I'd been happy to be a member at Oseh Shalom before, but that experience really transformed the way I saw the synagogue and the people in it. This is a valuable place to be a part of through highs and lows in life alike, full of caring, multitalented people. I'm delighted that my kids will be growing up here the way my wife did.

This synagogue is exactly what we were hoping for. Oseh welcomes all; traditional Jewish families,…read moreintermarried families, mixed race and LGBT families. Oseh's religious school has done a great job accommodating student special needs without any stigma whatsoever. Some of our favorite things about Oseh: the people, the focus on Tikkun Olam through the Winter Shelter, the relationship with Elizabeth House and the Laurel Area Shelter and Food Bank, Teen Connect activities, religious school electives like cooking and Israeli Dance. One student even raised money and sought volunteers to build our own Gaga pit. It's wonderful at Oseh!

I have to pile on to the previous review. You can't find a warmer, kinder or more progressive…read morecongregation. It is filled with caring souls who reflect the light shed by their wonderful clergy, all under the leaderships of their most wonderful senior rabbi, Danny Zemel. I would not have found the need to even comment about this nationally renowned rabbi and this congregation were it not for a totally unfounded, ill informed review posted by someone else previously. It is sometimes hard to overcome negative comments, but this derisive one, to which I refer, should be dismissed by anyone with even the least degree of discernment.

Temple Micah is an extraordinary place. Welcoming, open-minded, spiritual and fun. A great place…read moreto check out if you're looking for a non-judgmental, spirited synagogue environment!

Welcoming community, excellent preschool and summer camp. Many opportunities for personal growth…read moreand community involvement. The clergy and staff are wonderful.

I spent a great deal of time at Temple Rodef Shalom Nursery School. I worked as an aide for one of…read morethe children enrolled, so I was not employed by TRSNS but spent several days there a week observing staff and their preschool program. I was continually impressed with the professional and caring teachers, who have great approaches towards educating children. TRSNS focuses on exploratory learning, creative play, kindness to others, and respect for others and the environment. Many of the children are not Jewish- this is a great preschool for anyone!

Such an amazing synagogue!!! They are so welcoming and friendly. I have been very happy with my…read moreexperience with the temple so far. Love Rabbi Weiss!!

Not being from the area, I came across Temple Isaiah while searching for nearby Temple to observe…read morefor the high holidays. The Rabbi, Congregation and Service(s) were all extremely enjoyable; happy I chose to attend here.