Temple Sholom is what a spiritual community should be. It's open, accepting, warm, and friendly to…read moreall who wish to belong. There is a real sense of belonging and care for one another. No pretenses, no cliques, just nice people who enjoy each other's company. It has an active preschool and many groups and activities besides regular Shabbat and holiday services. Equally wonderful are the clergy. Rabbi Peter Rigler is warm and caring. His sermons are always engaging and timely. His sense of humor is exceptional. Cantor Jamie Marx is another treasure. He plays guitar and leads our active choir which is quite good. The whole congregation loves to sing. We've been members for 30 years as I write this. We were blessed to find Temple Sholom and we're blessed it's as great a community today as it was the day we first came for a visit. As their slogan says, "Temple Sholom, it's Where You Belong!"

Laid back and welcoming and has something for everyone. Our kids can't wait to get to pre-school…read moreevery day and come back singing songs, talking about special visitors that day, and begging to go to all of the wonderful family activities Temple Sholom has to offer. A wonderful community with great congregant and clergy leadership!

I have been a member here for over 40 years, and it has always been a warm and welcoming community…read more I have especially enjoyed the musical opportunities and the level of congregant participation. There are always new ways to connect to our tradition and to learn more about Jewish observance and teachings.

Looking for a place to celebrate High a Holy Days, or any day? Congregation Beth Israel is the only…read moreReconstructionist synagogue in this area. It is participatory and egalitarian. Led by Rabbis Linda Potemken and Nathan Martin, it is an exciting and interesting place in which to worship and gather into community. Children are educated by "Wonder Woman" Adva Chattler. Come see. You'll stay.

A warm conservative welcoming synagogue! Services on Friday night and Saturday mornings every…read moreweek. Great Rabbi and congregation.

I always find Beth Chaim to be most welcoming, accommodating, and warm. A great place to be!!read more

Congregation Beth Chaim is just that, a congregation. It's not just a synagogue for prayer, it's a…read moreplace where anyone and everyone is welcome, a place that you can call your second home. I pretty much grew up at Beth Chaim and experienced amazingly meaningful times there. They expanded about a decade ago to include wonderful classrooms for children of all ages, including study rooms for adults. This multifunctional building can be used to host a multitude of events and services. The people who work here are kind and friendly and are always a huge help. If you're new to the area, or you've just never stopped by, it's definitely worth a little time to check out the place and see all they have to offer. Amazing place, beautiful people, and a wonderful space to enjoy.

Rabbi Brown is very personable and accessible. The members are a close bunch. The facility is…read moreclean, comfortable. You'll feel like part of a family. For those who are not comfortable with Hebrew, the family services are leaning towards those who don't know and want to know.

After searching for synagogues in the Chester County area and attending many area services, we…read morejoined B'nai Jacob - a nearly 100 year old schul in Phoenixville. The members were warm and inviting (and not pushy!) when my family attended services the first few times, and Rabbi Brown is enthusiastic, patient, knowledgeable and welcoming. The kids love her. It is a conservative synagogue, but fairly laid-back to accommodate members at both ends of the spectrum - those who are pretty devout ... and those of us who like the holidays and community events, and don't remember much Hebrew from our youth. Some interesting adult ed classes, and a great Hebrew school for kids.

Like Rachel U. puts it is so hard to find the words to describe how gorgeous BZBI ( as it is…read moreaffectionately known) is! A great place for everyone!

I keep trying to figure out how to review this place and not quite finding the words. I love this…read moresynagogue, both for the gorgeous Neo-Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows, and for the community where I spent most of my childhood eating hydrox and going to bar mitzvahs and USY dances. Since living away, I've still come back for the high holidays and always felt welcomed. The congregation seems to be growing with some younger families getting involved, and they offer lots of different services and classes during the year. I also knew this is where I wanted to get married, and so did just that =) They were a great help as I planned from Boston, with a wedding coordinator on staff for the day-of details. It was a bit surreal, but perfect.

I have attended services off and on since 2016. Rabbi Goldman is a huge asset to the local Jewish…read morecommunity. He has always made time to answer my many questions. Architecturally this Shul is a masterpiece. For me walking there on Shabbes is 1.8 miles each way. It's definitely worth the effort. I have met some very nice people there and I have totally enjoyed taking classes. I am all about tradition and this Shul never disappoints.

This is by far the most beautiful synagogue in Philadelphia. At one time, many years ago, they…read moreused to have multiple morning minyans of over 500 people each. How many people walked by this shul and said, "That's where I'm getting married." That's how nice it is. Today, it is operated by Chabad. They have revitalized and injected new blood into this historic shul. The services are amazing, warm and friendly, as well as all of the classes and guest speakers they invite. Like I said, no other shul comes close. The rabbis are approachable, know Jewish law and are always available to the community. Contact Rabbi Goldman and Rabbi Schmidt for more information.

Wonderfull synagogue. Rabbi Chernoff is inspiring. I love the fellowship of believers. And yes…read moremessianics are Jews.

This is a simply wonderful, joy filled, Yeshua filled congregation led by one of the best messianic…read morerabbis in the country. The completed Jews who practice here welcome Gentiles just as the Messiah does. Read Isaiah 53 and find out why this is such an uplifting Jewish experience. It is every bit as much a temple or synagogue as any I have been in, but with the added dimension of realizing the Messiah has already come and will again. The worship. It is truly wonderful., from the heart!