The Rabbi & Cantor are wonderful! The Rabbi is very friendly & always has excellent thought…read moreprovoking sermons, and the cantor keeps us engaged with his outstanding voice & many uplifting musical arrangements. Our Purim Spiel each year is in the tune to a different popular singer's work, and it is so creative!! I enjoy the barbecue, even though I am vegan (great salad). The building is beautiful. The congregants are warm & friendly.

We really love Rabbi Mickey who is the principal of the Hebrew School. He is an amazing individual…read morewho gets to know each and every child that attends here. The temple is perfect if you are looking for a reform congregation and do not want too many demands on your child in terms of attendance at services, etc. Once you meet Rabbi Mickey you will see why this place gets 5 stars! Rabbi Brown is great also.

Temple B'nai Torah is in the process of merging with Temple Emmanuel of East Meadow to form the…read more"new TBT." This merger will strengthen an already strong and vibrant center of Reform Judaism on the south shore of Long Island, and create an even better community for the members of both legacy congregations. We did it once before with the Judea/Suburban merger and we will do it again with the TBT/TEEM merger!

Temple B'nai Torah was formed on July 1, 2008 with a merger of The Suburman Temple of Watagh and…read moreTemple Judea of Massapequa. The reform congregation continues the rich heritage of both organizations.

This synagogue will undoubtedly close due to weak and incompetent management, aggressive pushing…read moreof a leftist political agenda at odds with their supposed "Conservative" designation, along with a disorganized, chaotic, and ineffective, Hebrew School. It's certainly not what it used to be and it led me to look elsewhere. I'm glad I switched to another Temple nearby. Sad that another Jewish institution will inevitably close and merge with someone else, but this space is perfect for a decent gym that Merrick definitely needs. Here's hoping!!

From the owner: The Merrick Jewish Centre is deeply committed to enriching each congregant's personal Jewish…read morejourney through the religious, educational and social opportunities provided by our egalitarian, inclusive and welcoming Jewish community. Founded in 1929, The Merrick Jewish Centre - Congregation Ohr Torah - is the oldest congregation in the Merrick - Bellmore community. We are an egalitarian synagogue where men and women may choose to participate in every aspect of Jewish tradition and ritual observance. We are a place where family and friends come together to celebrate simchas, and to find comfort in times of sorrow and need. We are deeply committed to engaging our children in the religious and social life of our synagogue, enabling them to discover, strengthen, enjoy and take pride in their Jewish identities. The Merrick Jewish Centre - proud of our past, looking forward to a bright future.