Great synagogue to pray on the Holidays and Shabbat, even though they are a bit noisy at times. One…read moreof the best chazans, in my opinion, in the area. The congregants have calmed down over the years having arguments only a couple of times a year. But when they do, you can guarantee that they will be heated. A very big plus, they keep the building very comfortable throughout the year. I never sat down without it being feeling relaxed while I prayed.

Best shul in the world no talking just pray and learn. Come and tryread more

1 of my best friend's got married here. The synagogue was decorated nicely for the event and…read moreCaterer was actually brought in by the family (no in-house caterer).

Beautiful place and location! Been there for many parties always great, never disappoints.read more

I have been a member for 32 years and am amazed at how vibrant and wonderful our congregation has…read moreremained. We are a warm, welcoming synagogue. Our traditional services attract 75-100 people on Shabbat of all ages--we even have a junior congregation. For the high holidays, our sanctuary is filled with an an entire separate service in Russian which attracts over one thousand people for Yom Kippur. We DO have a caterer--an excellent Russian Kosher caterer with a beautiful ballroom facility. We DO have a girls yeshiva as an tenant upstairs. And we are in the process of renovating our sanctuary and adjoining Continental Room. Sisterhood and Men's Club offer a variety of wonderful events throughout the year, from wine-tastings, to movies, to Cheder classes and Rosh Chodesh dinners. Come visit us for a Shabbat and see if you don't quickly feel right at home! All ages are welcome.

Wonderful Chabad house! The rabbi and rabbi's wife are so kind. I look forward to going againread more

Ramath Orah is my go-to synagogue when I am on the Upper West Side. Whereas Ohab Zedek (OZ) is a…read moreshameless singles, "meat-market" scene, where the emphasis is on external appearances and casual encounters and the superficiality of UWS MO existence, Ramath Orah is a shul of intellectuals. The rabbi, Moshe Grussgott, is a true talmid hakham and is a warm, inviting, friendly man. Rabbi Saul Berman, one of the leading minds and gaonim of the Modern Orthodox community, davens here, as do a few friends of mine. Even Ismar Schorsch, the former chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, used to daven here. In addition to a robust learning program and robust davening, Ramath Orah also features a beautiful space and a great kiddush.

This is a wonderful synagogue. I've attended services when I was away from my home shul which is in…read morea different state. Kolot Chayeinu is a friendly, learned, open-hearted, and wonderful synagogue that values diversity, justice and peace for everyone -- shalom bayit in our homes and in our world-as-home. If I ever return to live in NYC, I would definitely join this community.

High Holy Day services open to all: This year, for the High Holiday services -- which are always…read moreopen to nonmembers, and do not require tickets -- two extra evening services have been added, so there will be 6 pm and 8 pm services for the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. If you are not a member of a Jewish synagogue, attending Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur services can be a challenge. Some temples are open only to members and others sell tickets to non-members. One congregation, Kolot Chayeinu, which meets in Park Slope, has always welcomed non-members to their services, at no cost, to a great response--standing room only at most services. To accommodate demand this year Kolot has added extra evening services for both High Holy Day evenings, September 28 and October 7th. Kolot welcomes people from across the spectrum of Jewish observance to attend these services. Here is their notice: Kolot Chayeinu/Voices of Our Lives welcomes one and all to its open High Holy Day services in Park Slope. You don't need tickets and attendance is free, although donations are encouraged. For the first time in our 18-year history, we will have two evening services to accommodate as many people as possible. There will be more room at the earlier services. For more information see our brochure and visit our website: http://www.kolotchayeinu.org/pdfs/kc_high_holidays.pdf and http://www.kolotchayeinu.org/ Please let us know which evening service you will attend at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Holydays5772

This shul represents the oldest congregation in the Five Towns. They have minyanim for shachrit,…read moremincha, and arvit every day. They also have both an Ashkenaz minyan as well as a Sephardic one.