Mashallah a very beautiful masjid jazak Allah kheir imam and everyone who's keeping it up and…read morerunning for prayers

Beware BED BUGS and deceit. They have had a bed bug infestation for over a month and have done…read morenothing about it. They deliberate hid the problem from the people while never taking any action to exterminate the bed bugs. The owners of this mosque are DECEITFUL liars who only want to take people's money while giving nothing back to the community.

Amazing church service! Glad we found a church for my family. We've searched and visited a few but…read morethis church fit our style and really enjoy the scriptures. Thinking of attending their youth groups for my kids.

My kids LOVE coming to programs here. When we sit down at the beginning of the year to make our…read morechoices of after-school and weekend activities, handbells, youth group and choir are always at the top of their lists. The music program is exceptionally strong, with top-notch directors and a roster of professional musicians that rivals those of NYC churches. Every Sunday they deliver concert-quality music, and there are opportunities for singing and playing handbells, at different levels, for anyone who would like to join. The program is excellent, somehow, without being exclusive or elitist. The Director of Children's and Youth Ministry, who runs the youth groups, is hilarious. The kids love him. He finds the right mix of games, lessons and fellowship to engage students, and ensures EVERY student feels welcome and part of the community. Last, but not least, the sermons are first-rate. From the pulpit, I want to learn something and be challenged to change something. I find that at RCB. The sermons are thought-provoking, assume (correctly) a high level of knowledge and sophistication of the congregation, and push each listener to reassess how his/her actions are reflective (or not reflective) of the week's Christian principle. We worried when we moved to the suburbs that we would not find a church that matched our family's differing interests and hopes for a faith community. We need not have. Over the past several years, RCB has become our family's home.

My uncle is the head Rabbi there and I must say that it is a beautiful Temple. It was recently…read moreredone a few years ago and is more spacious and every room in the building, from the kitchen to the offices, the classrooms and the main hall are clean, spaceous and gorgeous. The members of the congregation and the staff are delightful and its a real treat to be able to go there for services.

I visited before in 2016 and felt to shy too enter. I came again and wow. I really had such a…read morewelcome feeling. Everyone seemed like friends . Sat in on a service. I was given a book to use during the service & afterwards folks showed me how to do one of the rituals with incense by the main alter. The Buddhist priest Mr。Ikeda had some chapters chosen for the new year mass greeting 。 Afterwards there was a tea upstairs. We all could meet up and chat and ask any questions. There was also like a fellowship potluck. (Yummy.) Everyone seems like friends. Kindhearted people. It seems more people should be here. It seems perfect in the Big Apple. The church has a nice history in this city. There is service in Japanese and in English. Maybe if you feel stressed and want to find a way to deal with it in a healthy method you might consider coming here. Make time for yourself to learn something new. They'll give you a little food for thought. A thought to carry you through the week. I enjoyed that little thought of positivity. I also enjoyed that since this is the Year of The Dog, they sold beautiful handmade items. Just like they do in Japan. They are decorative and I'd say they charmingly welcome good luck your way. (1)There was Sumi-e ink art created by the head monk here. Rather elegant and beautiful. (2)There were also wooden Ema available for sale($5). "Ema" are wooden wishing plaques. People write their wishes or prayers on a wooden plaque then hang you it up. Wish for anything! Of course, it has cute artwork on it. You can keep your wooden ema with wishes or without your wish on it if you want. I've done both. (()In the Edo period in Japan writing your wish on an Ema was a way you could communicate your wish to god.) The building itself: I must say it was also interesting that it was one the building of William Randolph hearst's mistress. Actress Marion Davies! What a beautiful building. A delight to see the rooms. (^^)/ Check there url. Visit when they are open. Do you need a little good luck charm from the Buddhist Church? Yes!! Make a new friend. Learn a different way of looking at things. A way to enjoy your life.learn to manage your stress.

One of the advantages of living in a multicultural place of New York is the opportunities to attend…read moredifferent exciting, cultural events. Working in an office setting five days a week can make life mundane and well, boring, so on the weekends, I try to explore fun activities around town to educate and enliven myself a bit. This past weekend, I visited the New York Buddhist Church's White Elephant Sale . This church has been serving the New York community since 1938 and regularly hosts special events and programs throughout the calendar year. The White Elephant Sale is a fundraiser held in the basement of the church. Setup like a flea market, there were random items, mostly oriental properties, for bidding and selling, but I actually had my sight on the homemade Japanese snacks and foods. I could not leave this place empty-handed, so I purchased some grandma made vegetarian and inari sushi ($4). Sure, the presentation is a bit spartan and simple, but the genuine bites transported me to a traditional Japanese home decorated in tatami mats. Love these stimulating excursions.

This is the place that you'll feel comfortable to go in and shop for your needs. The Ladies Ms Rose…read moreand Ms Francesca are very friendly and listen , but Ms Rose is a beautiful person and she very caring and understanding. So if need help , these Ladies are the ones that will help you.

LOVE this Religious business. I'm happy they are open can't wait to go in and see the pleasant…read morehappy workers. They are always helpful. Many blessings and will continue to go as often as possible. Love and blessings

It feels a little odd to 'review' a synagogue, so I'll just say instead that this is the warmest,…read moremost thoughtful, most inclusive community you will find. Everyone here is amazing, the rabbi, the cantor, the rabbi for learning, the director of the religious school, the security crew, the office staff, the volunteers, and, especially, all the members, in all their diversity. We are lucky indeed to have this community in our midst.

A wonderfully laid back community. Amazingly warm rabbis and a great array of families. If there's…read moresomething that makes you feel different or unsure if you'll feel comfortable in a synogogue then this one is for you.

Hey, I'm a student here, just thought it was funny to see my school in Yelp. I guess I'll just…read moremention that the minyan here is a lot friendlier and nicer than people give it credit for...

I spent six absolutely wonderful years at JTS in the rabbinical school and the William Davidson…read moreGraduate School of Education. These were some of the best years of my life. The professors for the most part were interesting and inspirational. There is so much history here at JTS and yet the 2002 renovation of the Tower brought a lot of innovation to the Seminary as well with computer labs and other high tech opportunities. The dining hall which is run by Flik International makes delicious food and fleishig (meat) day was always a treat. JTS is the flagship academic institution of the Conservative Movement and it's very deserving of that lofty title.

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.