Very pretty synagogue which will hopefully survive. I urge people to attend. The sanctuary is…read morelovely.

This synagogue is a true testimony to Jewish survival and continuity. It is the last remaining full…read moretime synagogue in Co-Op City, after the passing of Rabbi Solomon Berl and the subsequent closure of the Young Israel of Co Op City in section 1, and before that, the closure of several other synagogues, such as the Co Op City Jewish Center (Conservative). Despite the official name, this shul is Orthodox and a member of National Council of Young Israel, although members of all levels of observance and affiliations are welcome. The shul is friendly, welcoming, and heimishe, a warm place for all to come, worship, and enjoy a delightful kiddush luncheon after services. I encourage all in the area to come and pay us a visit. Your week will be greatly enhanced by the opportunity to come and pray with others on shabbat, the day of rest. We are available for all life-cycle events, including funerals, unveilings, conversions. weddings, and baby namings (for girls), and we can help arrange a kosher bris for boys. Welcome to your Jewish home in Co-op City.

Strikingly beautiful wedding venue! The ground are lovely and well kept and the interior spaces…read moreare lush and fancy, yet completely comfortable! The wedding musicians were incredible! There was a harp/violin duo that was out of this world, and a most excellent Hora band that really got the crowd on their feet!

This building is 57 yrs old and is kept of immaculately! The landscaping is as pretty as the…read morebuilding.

As preliminary, I am a physician in Fargo, North Dakota. I was raised orthodox Jewish and went to…read morean orthodox yeshiva in Coney Island. I graduated with highest honors as Valedictorian from Yeshiva Sharei Zedek. Although my ex-wife's father was Jewish, her mother was not, and so my ex-wife went through a full orthodox conversion over two years. We provided the conversion certificate signed by three orthodox rabbis to Rabbi Hecht. We also provided proof of the Mikvah for the conversion. The Rabbi who directed the conversion over the two years was a well regarded orthodox Rabbi recognized by the Israeli Rabbinate. My ex-wife continued to be Shomer Shabbos and maintained a kosher home throughout our marriage. We were living much of the time in the Midwest and attended the only available synagogue which was reform but maintained ourselves as orthodox Jews. Our family recently moved to Fargo, ND and, because of my ex-wife's conversion, there was a need for proof that she converted to orthodox Judaism. Our Chabad rabbi recommended reaching out to the Chabad Beth Din in Brooklyn led by Rabbi Mordechai Hecht. We reached out to Rabbi Hecht and provided all required documents to him. I do not know Rabbi Hecht well, but I recall wonderful orthodox rabbis during my years in yeshiva and afterwards, including our head Rabbi Mallen Galinsky and Rabbi Alconon Scheinerman and Rabbi Picus from Seagate, Brooklyn Rabbi Mordechai Hecht is not cut from their cloth. Before Rabbi Hecht even initiated an evaluation, we were informed by our local Rabbi that Rabbi Hecht questioned the legitimacy of the rabbi who diligently instructed my ex-wife and is recognized by the Israeli Rabbinate Moreover, he infrequently responded to requests for help. It was difficult to get any response from him. Finally, once proof was provided--and after a prolonged delay and repeated requests with no response--we received a denial of status. When I responded to his delayed email and asked for guidance regarding the denial, he never responded, nor did he provide an explanation for the denial. Again, I know little about Rabbi Hecht. I do not know him personally, nor do I know the other rabbis in the East Flatbush Beth Din, but given my wonderful experience throughout my life with caring, dedicated rabbis--and a quite different experience with Rabbi Hecht--I would recommend against this Rabbi--and by extension--the Beth Din of East Flatbush--based on his lack of professionalism and the lack of caring that should be the cornerstone of Rabbinical character in our community

My family and I have been coming here for more then 3 years and I am so happy. Chabad welcomes all…read moreJews without any discrimination whatsoever. Chabad and the Rabbi helps so many people in all sorts of ways. Join us, you'll love it.

I'm a wedding and event planner and I've seen many places and I found this hidden gem for my…read moreupcoming wedding and the space is so great and at an affordable price you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't at least look at it.

This private school/synagogue does not care about the quality of life in the neighborhood where it…read moreis located. There are residential homes locate all around the private school/synagogue. Most Saturday nights Temple Beth Sholom's ballrooms are rented out for parties. These parties are very loud and last until the early morning hours. Music and party noise can be heard on the surrounding public streets and from nearby homes. Alcoholic beverages are served at these parties as well. Noise complaints have been reported to the authorities, but apparently they do not care because these party continue to happen every Saturday night. This neighborhood has many elderly residents and young children. Sleep is a basic necessity, not a luxury. So before you consider having an event planner organize your party here please ask yourself these questions: Would you tolerate this quality of life issue in your own neighborhood every Saturday night? Is your temporary enjoyment worth disturbing the peace in someone else's neighborhood? Please have your party at a place that is not near a residential neighborhood.

I just played bingo at Rego Park Jewish Center and won $300! Awesome place. They are open to…read moreeveryone every Tuesday night from 6PM to 10PM. I don't think a lot of people know about this place. It's a great deal. I paid $4 for 12 games and couple dollars for the specials. They also have snacks and drinks to buy.

Where everyone knows your name and is thrilled you came! The Pelham Jewish Center welcomes…read moreeveryone. We immediately fell in love with this diverse,  egalitarian and intimate congregation that is into hugging, eating, laughing, sharing, and singing together. The Pelham Jewish Center has an amazing Learning Center, book group, cooking (and eating!) club, international movie discussions, social action and more. It is so different from the typical synagogue - this is what being Jewish always should be like!

Amazing synagogue! Small, warm, friendly with a fabulous Rabbi! Great energy in the davening,…read morenon-judgmental. A lot of focus on using texts to open a path to serious Jewish engagement. An undiscovered gem.

It is a special synagogue with friendly people that has moved its location, but survived against…read moreall odds since at least 1939 in a neighborhood with many different kinds of people. Its hallmark is quiet prayer during services. As one of its former Presidents said "here we survive on miracles."

I did a job for Ribi Ron and Howard brickman and they stole from me . They lied about paying me for…read moreweeks and when it was time to pay they stole 3k worth of labor and work . don't do bussines with this church they are liers and thieves.