An amazing and inclusive Synagogue with something for everyone. The clergy is welcoming and the…read moreShabbat Cafe,Torah Studies, Shabbat mornings and Friday night dinner and services along with Shabbatons from respected Jewish leaders makes this my second home. I will always be a part of fhis loving community.

We were members for 5 years. My kids hated it. The religious school was disorganized and…read moredisrespectful truly. Kids learned nothing.we met a few great congregants and most were pleasant, but not a particularly welcoming environment. Talks all the time about super progressive values but demonized my special needs child. Switched shuls and now my kids and whole family are very happy. Kids said about Kol Emeth, the new synagogue, "why didn't we come here years ago??" Pretty says everything.

A great community to belong to or visit. Egalitarian, traditional Hebrew services. No electronics…read moreon Shabbat or Holidays. Services on Shabbat and Holiday mornings and select Friday and Holiday evenings. Very inclusive, with ethics rather than politics preached from the pulpit, to bring our community together over commonalities rather than dividing us over differences.

I've been coming to Sinai for years and it has never ceased to provide the community and the…read morespiritual home that I enjoy. I particularly like the intimate setting of Sinai where I feel like I can really engage with others in the congregation and learn in depth about different jewish perspectives. I highly recommend coming to Sinai during the high holidays and even during a weekly Shabbat. Our Rabbi is incredibly knowledgable and gives some of the best insights into being a Jew in the modern world. I feel fortunate to be able to attend services and kiddish lunches with family and friends at such a welcoming house of worship.

Been a member since its first day at the j.c.c ....it is a young,exciting organisation...the…read moreservices are truly beautiful and international...the rabbi has grown with his cobgregation and a minion is al ways present...a luncheon provided by the congregants is always tasty and discusions follow......try it you will like it

From the owner: Providing Jewish Education with a non judgmental approach where everyone is welcome regardless of…read moreknowledge or level of observance.

the world according to noelle, 2013 noelle's yelp notebook…read more Congregation Beth David is a conservative synagogue located in Saratoga. It's a great place to attend Shabbat Services. Rabbi Daniel Pressman is extremely kind. Growing up in an interfaith family, I found it a bit of a challenge attending service here because the holy books are mostly in Hebrew and I was used the the holy books in the reform temples/synagogues that had the English translations. I've had the pleasure of attending Shabbat Services and dinners at Congregation Beth David. If you're of the Conservative Jewish faith this is a great place to attend services.

I am a long-time member of Beth David. One thing that I like is that Beth David is a truly…read morewelcoming place - people are friendly and there are activities targeting just about every age range and interest group. In particular, the religious school, pre-K and family ed programs have all improved so much over the last decade that I now feel comfortable giving them a strong endorsement to friends who ask. Another thing that I really like about Beth David is that the Rabbis, the Board and (most of) the congregation make a real effort to try to live their values. This is a place where being a good person counts more than how much money you make or how you dress. These are people that I feel I can turn to in a crisis (or simcha) and get genuine support.

After having visited and stayed in every Bay Area orthodox Jewish community multiple times, I have…read moredecided that San Jose embodies what I would want in a Jewish community, warm, outgoing and super friendly - the Rabbi of Am Echad is a bit right wing for my tastes, but he is always preaching spiritual and personal growth and I'm down with his fire and brimstone Kelm-esque mussar. The only downside of Am Echad is that there is no eruv as of yet, but home prices are cheapest in this part of the bay ranging from 600-900k as opposed to the million dollar pieces of crap they try to sell you in the rather ugly "sister" community in Palo Alto.

We have now been at Am Echad for 2 years, and the community here is nothing short of amazing…read more Visitors wax poetic about the hospitality of folks here and it's true. At the Shabbos kiddush, expect to get at least 3 invitations for lunch. Only game in northern CA with 3 minyans a day and a full schedule of classes. Rabbi Levine is the real deal, and pushing people to not stay stagnant. He pulls both from his Litvish education and his Chassidic DNA and folks flock to his 45-60 min drasha on Shabbos morning. A unique and charismatic leader with visions of achievable greatness for Am Echad.

We came here when our kid was ~2.5 and this place is a real sweet gem…read more Teacher Netali and Elaine are so calm and cool our kid loved going there. The following year it was even more relaxed and that environment can calm the kids. The kids go to yoga and music classes certain days of the week and they celebrate so many lovely topics during the week. We'll miss this place.

My family is entering our third year with kids at the APJCC preschool. We attribute so much of our…read moreolder daughter's growth to her years here. The teachers put a great emphasis on helping the kids learn to communicate kindly with each other while also maintaining their personal boundaries. Every day when my daughter walked into her classroom, her teachers made her feel special and wanted there, and she was always happy to go to school. I've been happy with the diversity of the students and teachers at the school as well. While the school does celebrate Shabbat with the kids by making challah each Friday in the classrooms and observes Jewish holidays, there are plenty of families and teachers at the preschool who don't observe these customs at home, and that only adds to the richness of the community.

This is a wonderful organization! They combine the beautiful act of serving the community with…read morebuilding bridges among people of many backgrounds and faiths. I have had the pleasure of working with them on severall projects and have always come back receiving more than I gave.

From the owner: AAi unites Jewish, Christian, and Muslim volunteers to serve the poor. Check out our volunteer…read moreopportunities at abrahamicalliance.eventbrite.com

In my opinion this is a magnificent Synagogue, they have a Hebrew School & preschool very active in…read morethe community and are very successful. They do many programs for adults and children and have many torah classes. It's beautiful to see here in san jose the temple grow and jewish vibe is tremendous.

From the owner: We offer a warm home for every Jew in San Jose!…read more Need to talk to a Rabbi? Looking for? Synagogue, Services, Jewish Temple, Torah classes, Rabbi, Mezuzah, Tefillin, Kosher, Shabbat Dinners, Shabbat Candles, Judaica Store, High Holiday's: Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Passover, Shavuot, Hanukkah, Purim & much more! Reach out for anything Jewish you may ever need!

Friendly congregation. Coffee hour is a good way to socialize. Everyone will make you feel welcome,…read moreeven if you've never been to a church before.

From the owner: A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America…read more St. Stephen Antiochian Orthodox Church is a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America under the leadership of His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH. Our parish was founded on All Saints Sunday, in June of 1993. The congregation was formed as the Santa Clara Orthodox Mission merged with the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of San Jose to form St. Stephen Church. Our parish membership includes converts from various backgrounds. Our membership also includes those who grew up in the Orthodox Faith. We remain united as Disciples of Christ and in our worship of the Holy Trinity. We strive to be an open, warm-hearted community where visitors and inquirers are welcome. All services are in English. Service texts are provided to aid in participation. Classes on the Orthodox Faith are held on a periodic basis. We invite you to come and join us at any service. The Clergy of the parish would love to meet you and speak with you. Please remain after the service to introduce yourself. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

I have been YogaVandana (Yoga Classes) for close to a year. This is one of a best choice I have…read moremade. The ancient art of Yoga has its obvious benefits to a healthy lifestyle, we all know that but thats true ONLY if the yoga exercises are executed correctly. Not all Yoga classes cater to this. Vandana, the Yoga instructor does a fantastic job of explaining the meaning and benefits of each exercise and meticulously explains the breathing techniques associated with each exercise. She is very patient with everybody and pays personal attention to each and everyone in the class. She goes well above and beyond to make the class a personal experience for all. I would highly recommend YogaVandana to anyone who is interested in Yoga,

Vandana is a fantastic yoga teacher. Key points i personally look out in a yoga teacher is their…read moreexperience and ability to cater to different people with different abilities. She surely takes the cake on that. I love the fact that she suggests alternate poses for people with back pain/wrist pain or any other health issues. Safety first ! How amazing of her to volunteer as well. Am glad i found her and disappointed that i didn't find her much earlier. This is the first yoga class i feel "fit" in. She is approachable, knowledgable and has a great sense of humor . Which sometimes makes me lose my balance during some poses when she cracks some jokes, but i would rather have some fun while i exercise :-) Thanks Vandana.