Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh, NY is a warm, welcoming, egalitarian Conservative synagogue…read morethat offers congregants and community members a fantastic range of religious services, ritual events and educational opportunities. Unaffiliated community members always welcome to stop by to worship, learn, and celebrate with us. We offer a safe, meaningful, and friendly place to worship, celebrate, grieve, and learn. Beautiful Sanctuary, spacious Social Hall, and enriching Hebrew school. Smaller class sizes and creative curriculum offer students more personalized learning opportunities. Inquire within 516-785-2445 or visit www.congbt.org.

I miss this place. I miss being able to walk to shul Friday night and visit grandma on the way. I…read moremiss being able to walk to a rock show Saturday night and bring my friends to visit grandma on the way. Getting old and having places and people disappear on you sucks.

I used to come here for the shows, be with friends, be happy to see the familiar faces, and of…read morecourse enjoy good music. Plenty of bands played here before they really hit it/got signed. But from what I can remember, as the crowds got rowdier they had to shut "the temple" down, and it was just.. a temple. (was here for a bat mitzvah, very beautiful place) I passed by a couple of years ago, and by the looks of it, its all torn down. Thanks for the memories and all the good times.

Have been a member at EMBJC forever. Lovely, warm, welcoming congregation, with meaningful and…read moreonce-a-month egalitarian services; interesting, educational and entertaining year-round programs; daily minyamim; very active Men's Club and Sisterhood; caring community; and good kiddushes after services! What more can one ask for?

Had a wedding here on May 31. The food was good, The booze was good. The staff was excellent…read more A nice time was had.

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.

Warm uplifting services with Rabbi Bravo,piano and band accompaniment. Kids get to come up to the…read morebima and sing with the rabbi and cantor. Very welcoming to both young families and empty nesters. Highly recommend the moadon (Hebrew school).

We attended a Bat Mitzvah at Makom NY at Bethpage Worship Center on Thursday October 12, 2017. The…read moresinging was phenomenal and uplifting. It was a visiting cantor from California and she absolutely made the ceremony! It was downhill other than that. I have never been to a religious house of worship where the officiate does not mention the need for thoughts and prayers to go out to community members in need. This particular rabbi did not mention once the devastated people of Texas or Puerto Rico (hurricanes) nor the California raging wildfires. Nor did she mention Jews in oppressive circumstances in Syria (war) and elsewhere in the Middle East. What else is a community for if not to support those in need? A basic tenet of Judaism as noted "Pirke Avot 2:5 Hillel said, do not separate yourself from the community, "was clearly missing from this service. Makom NY's website states the following are included in their mission: Meaningful worship, impactful relationships. Joyous holiday celebrations, learning for all ages and stages, sacred moments and life cycle, social action and outreach and connection to Israel. As for meaningful worship; The Lulav and Etrog were shown and offered but not explained. This was a Bat Mitzvah, it would behoove the officiate to remember that not everyone attending this service is a fully informed Jew. Inclusiveness is necessary to all of the congregants. As for impactful relationships; It was abundantly clear that the Bat Mitzvah girl's mother and family were completely left out of this event. Not one Aliyah for mom, grandmother, grandfather, aunt or any other member of the girl's family. What kind of religion does not honor thy mother? The Rabbi could not have failed to notice this conspicuous absence and yet chose to do nothing. As for social action and outreach; Again, no mention of any kind of those in need. It's a Shanda! After reading about Makom NY (https://www.makomny.org/) we were so interested in seeing what this "new" model of Judaism was about in person, however, after the ceremony, we were completely disappointed. The choices of the rabbi were disgraceful; as a woman, a mother and a Jew, she fell short of her moral responsibilities.

I can't say better things about this church. glad to call this place home. super welcoming and…read moreinvolved with the community

Love this church!! Amazing worship. Amazing pastors. Solid teaching. Fantastic children's ministry!read more

nice group nice people I saw every week new members joined the congregation…read more great food for every events great ambiance

oh so beautiful Temple with a new administration , New Rabbi, new Bikur cholim, new bar mitzvah…read moreprogram, learning kollel night, classes, adult Ed, Friday night dinners, great sisterhood activities and much much more it's really a family Temple everyone is welcome, a Temple that cares

If you're looking for a venue for a mitzvah this is a great place. The manager is knowledgeable and…read morepolite. The space is large and accommodate a lot of guests. Clean, spacious and staff is great.