Congreagation Sherith Israel is another congregation we had the pleasure of visiting the last time…read morewe were in San Francisco. Rabbi Jessica is a awesome and nice woman. We had the pleasure of introducing ourselves and talking about good things of our congregation back home. Lots of up and down stairs here inside the building. Parking structure is not bad either. Congregation Sherith Israel is a wonderful place, and beautiful place. People here are friendly and welcoming to all.

I've been a member of Sherith Israel for over twenty years and watched it go through lots of ups…read moreand downs. It's been around since 1850, but it's anything but ancient. They like me to describe themselves as 'a 170 year old startup', which is spot on. They're opening a preschool in Fall, 2023; have an active teens program, which recently traveled to Washington, DC to engage with elected officials and interact with other Jewish kids from across the country. So many other programs, including a vibrant volunteer membership network that cooks and delivers meals for battered women and children; a dynamic Climate Action Team; single's program; and on and on and on. A lot of reviewers focus on the (admittedly amazing) historical building, but to me the most compelling thing about this congregation to me are the warm, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds who call this community their home! Check out Friday night services at 6pm or take a walk through its rich history every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. You'll be glad you did.

During Covid--I converted to Judaism. This year I found Congregation Emanuel online with Zoom…read morediscussions and events. Last year I was zen Buddhist. This year I am on Zoom with Emanuel. They have young adult group and community events. LOL.

No respect for the noise ordinance that other organizations in residential neighborhoods have 2…read moream and people are yelling and banging around

I thought Congregation Rodef Sholom was unbelievable. Frankly, I was blown away by the warmth, the…read moresincerity, and the meaningfulness of the bar mitzvah/bat mitzvah I attended there. I thought Rabbi Stacy and Cantor David were warm, lovely people, so inclusive. If you are looking for someplace to join, boy, this seems to be the place. Everyone I know (okay, three families at this point) feels the same way about the place. I don't want to say anything bad about any place else in comparison, because that's not what I am saying. I am just saying that the congregation here is very lucky. They just went on a working post-Katrina trip to New Orleans with high school students, and they have many other community programs. Caring is the word I would use to describe Congregation Rodef Sholom. It was wonderful.

I love Netivot Shalom. I have been a member for 13 years. Netivot Shalom is uplifting and…read morefulfilling. It has everything: inspiring services, diversity, great rabbi, interesting members of all ages, excellent learning opportunities for young and old, and many fascinating programs. It has great accessibility for various handicaps. Netivot Shalom has lunch after Saturday morning services and speakers or singing after lunch. The members and staff are warm and friendly. Netivot Shalom is gated and safe. I have found my Jewish home and I will never leave.

I've been a member for over 35 years. My three daughters became b'nai mitvot. I myself was…read moreSynagogue and Hebrew school Administrator. It's wonderful to see how much it's grown.

Our son started in the youngest Nitzanim class at the San Rafael JCC preschool. We enrolled him at…read more18mos because he was more than ready! Loved the philosophy, teachers, program, school yard and couldn't have been more pleased. Our daughter started in the Nevatim class at the Tiburon JCC preschool. Every teacher was exceptional with their lesson plans, emergent curriculum and their emphasis on engaging children with their critical thinking skills. That may mean an idea is pulled and developed from the interest of the class and explored more in depth for weeks/months if the interest is still high! The teachers created a warm, nurturing, supportive and engaging environment. Their outdoor learning classroom is incredible! It feels very rural and is beyond special. How often can your child say that it's okay to jump in the mud at school in my boots, we can rinse our boots off ourselves and hear the birds and see the deer on their walk to class? Our son joined his older sister at the Tiburon JCC the following year and both stayed until their graduation / end of year siyum celebrations with Etzim. We are not Jewish but loved the emphasis on the different values that were introduced: kehilah (community), tikkun olam (healing the world) etc. Our children and our family are better having had this preschool experience. I encourage you to book a tour and see for yourself.

we LOVE the jcc tiburon! this was our daughter's second year and our son's first. the teachers are…read moreamazing - so caring, thoughtful and creative. the projects they spearhead and the ways in which they encourage the kids' creativity are incredible. i just feel so lucky to be part of the community and have my kids educated and nurtured by such a thoughtful group of people. as a parent it's also been a wonderful place to meet people! we moved to marin ~1.5 years ago and i feel like i've been here for years. the campus is such a warm welcoming place - it's truly the best!

CBE is a wonderful Reform synagogue. We moved to the area five years ago and left a (large) temple…read morein our old 'hood. Beth Emek was just what our family needed - a smaller temple with a vibrant Jewish community. Unfortunately, there was some political posturing that sent our favorite rabbi moving to another temple out of the area. Luckily, things have since stabilized and the new rabbi seems to be a very nice man who is extremely competent and will do an excellent job leading CBE into the future. FIVE stars...(I wonder if G-d will read this?! I suppose...)

So I'm not much for cumbaya, group cuddles, and a singing, guitar-playing rabbi. Then I met Rabbi…read moreMilder at Beth Emek. I'm still not much for cumbaya and group cuddles, but Rabbi Milder does the best services. He moves. He talks. He's informative and educational. I learn something every time I go to services. Aaaaand the guitar playing actually does make the whole experience much more enjoyable. There, I said it. The people at this temple, especially the leadership, work hard to include everybody in a warm and caring atmosphere. Somebody always says hi. There's always a smile. We belong. Our children belong. It's a great feeling that doesn't happen at all congregations. The educational program is top notch. The facilities are pleasant and clean. The children are above average. If you're looking for a temple, you owe it to yourself to check out CBE!

During the first shabbat I attended, the Rabbi noticed my new face immediately and I felt welcome…read more The shabbat service framed the next 24 hours so much that I truly rested and felt grateful for being Jewish. The synagogue offers a variety of activities, each night or event I've attended has been so different from any other. Friendly, warm and welcoming people.

This is my home for Jewish life. Welcoming, haimish and diverse. My Jewish spiritual, educational,…read moresocial and charitable home.

Shir Shalom is a welcoming community, welcoming everyone. Programs for all ages and all interests…read more Great support network lead by Rabbi Steve Finley.

Friday nights & Saturday mornings services, sometimes meals served. [ pot luck] after or before…read moreservice Rabbi & Staff & Martin & Cheryl are fantastic people. V.friendly group- for the Most Part! Shalom

These are conservative Reconstructionist Judaism devote Jews and are wonderful people to…read morefellowship with in interfaith services, at the synagogue . For almost 2 years my mom and I visited the synagogue to get a real Jewish experience and first hand look at what Israel and Jews are going through in a state of war and anti semitism around the world ! As a messianic Jew who has the guts to enter a synagogue and study them , so as to emulate the preserved Jewish strain of knowledge and authentic Jewish thinking on Torah that persist in longevity in Elohim's grace . Although, my mom and myself were officially kickEd out the synagogue , due to what I posted on Facebook about Judaism general belief that Jesus Christ is boiling in animal feces in the second hell called "Tarturus "; and they only believe that Jesus is down their not the fallen watchers . I only addressed this in a general Judaism statement not what this wonderful synagogue actually believes. The Synagogue felt offended that I pointed out a secret belief that I uncovered in research and spoke that truth not any assumption. I never tried to proselytize or speak evil of these amazing people. But it is the order of Yeshua and the Apostle to speak or represent the Gospel in Jewish circles who still preserve the hope of a Messiah , and allow them to decide to banish me or kick me out the synagogue. I truly want to thank them for my Messianic Jewish authentication of Jewish service , Jewish Spirit and a place that I felt love having to be restrained in efforts to preserve distinctions that will be removed soon by the Messiah. I respect their wishes for the sake of Yeshua my Messiah and the authenticity of His Branch Order of Grafted Israel from elected Jew and Elected Gentile as One House. B' nai Israel holds a mystery that the originator Freemason women brought to the united states from Eastern Europe and Israel missions to the world. Is B'nai characterized or has connotations to the "Nail " hieroglyphics of YHWH , as in the "WH " ? Check them out and have your own experience!