My family has been a member for almost 10 years and we love Beth Haverim Shir Shalom. It is a warm…read morecongregation that is extremely welcoming to everyone. It is a reform temple, and thus services are conducted in that tradition. There is music at every service, organized by our Cantor Perper, who is inspiring and funny at the same time. My family has been lucky enough to have both our sons be prepared for their Bar Mitzvahs here and they have experienced nothing but support and encouragement. There are many cultural and social opportunities as well through this temple. People can participate as little or as much as you like but whenever I attend something, I always feel welcome. Our congregation is filled with people from different parts of NY and NJ but it is truly a "house of friends"-Beth Haverim. Come by anytime and give us a try.

Growing up my family observed holidays and traditions in our home, but we no longer belonged to a…read moretemple. I never went to Hebrew school; when I was 9 I tried to teach it to myself with a workbook. I always felt I was missing something but felt like a fish out of water whenever I attended any other temple. Then my husband and I moved to Mahwah. We initially attended Beth Haverim because it was convenient. I was insistent that our children grow up part of a congregation maybe because I simply didn't. But when we started going, the rabbi and cantor and all the other congregants never made me feel awkward or not as good because of my lack of knowledge. Instead they welcomed me and offered me ways to feel comfortable at services. Services are run in such a way that everyone in the sanctuary knows what is going on--the use of English passages, wonderful music, and story-telling make it all so accessible. My older son had his Bar Mitzvah a few years ago, and the process was intense but so rewarding. My son really grew during the process--spiritually, intellectually as well as his maturity. Cantor Perper and the rest of the staff were absolutely supportive of our family and worked to get the best out of our son. We are now in the process for our younger son as well. Beth Haverim offers so many opportunities to our congregants--no matter your age--through social programs, educational programs, cultural programs and of course through services. If you get a chance, come to one of our services, I think you will enjoy welcoming, warm atmosphere.

This is a wonderful, dynamic community. It provides many ways to engage and find your connection…read morewith Judaism. The clergy and staff are fantastic. We've been members for over 30 years and I can't imagine being part of another Jewish community.

How lucky we are to have Temple Ner Tamid in our life. TNT hits every note needed in making…read morespiritual life deeply meaningful, welcoming, inclusive, oh so musical, and with a true dedication towards repairing the world. What more could one hope for in a synagogue?

I want to share that not only was I married in this building in 1996 my Maternal grandfather was…read morethe first president and helped do a major part of the fundraising for this synagogue to be built. Fun fact is a next to an infamous Italian funeral parlor so we always felt safe attending serves there. I went there during the 1980's and felt at home getting married there when it was led by an orthodox rabbi. Each bench was marked with a plaque with the family name. The wood was mahogany. The torah cover donated in honor of my birth and another child of a prominent doctor. Good to be able to add to the history and connection. I hope that when I drive over to see this building next weekend it will be beautiful still in what ever form it is today.

This is the most welcoming conservative haimish congregation I have ever been too. Rabbi Engelmayer…read moreis easily approachable and is a brilliant Torah scholar. He has a very easy way or conveying any Torah message in a very understandable way with meaning and relevance to today. Services are laid back and participatory with Torah study occurring during the Torah reading. Certain prayers are said in many languages including Russian, Hebrew, French, Spanish and English to reflect the diversity of the congregants. Everyone here is special and important. Rabbi runs many opportunities for learning and there is always a kiddush luncheon after Shabbat services. The new Chazzan is wonderful as well and his voice certainly adds to the ruach! Walk into this shul and you feel home. Everyone is important in this community and everyone is well respected.

Love this temple! It's a welcoming and warm community. Great kids programming and events. The new…read moresocial hall is amazing.

Rather than feeling ephemeral ("lasting for a very short time"), in reality this congregation has…read moresolid roots in the community. It was founded in 1864 and has been in its present building since 1925-26. The temple has a new program, called terumah, in place that replaces traditional dues. In the Torah, terumah indicated a "free-will" offering, not a required one. It is based on how much your heart is moved to strengthen, celebrate and grow Jewish life there. You can follow TBE on their website (http://www.betheljc.org/) as well as on the social media sites Facebook and Twitter. As I write this review, the High Holy Days are fast approaching. Everyone can obtain complimentary tickets at http://www.betheljc.org/worship/services. Attend services and be inspired!

A beautiful community where each member of my family has found their own home. Spiritual, communal,…read moreintellectual, musical, loving. Best shul ever.

From the minute I walked into Bnai Keshet, I knew I belonged. Warm greetings made me feel…read morecomfortable and welcome. Since that beginning, I have enjoyed more aspects of this congregation over the years than can fit in one review, from hiking with an Affinity Group to weekly meditation to compelling Adult Ed programs to joyful celebrations and special events. I continue to expand my Jewish learning, even studying for and celebrating becoming an adult bat mitzvah, and always revel in truly spiritual experiences. My family was very pleased with the religious school program. The rabbis are incredible -- wise, approachable, creative, dedicated -- and the congregants are diverse, social action oriented and truly kind, committed people. BK is my happy place.

Gorgeous neo-Gothic exterior and interior alike…read more Marvelous stained glass! Attended a beautiful wedding here. Rabbi Weintraub couldn't have been more welcoming.

Within thirty seconds of entering BJ on Friday night, I was thrown into a line of women singing and…read moredancing around the room. I had no idea what was going on and just went with it. It was so fun and spontaneous. I'll never forget that! I came for services, and even for an atheist Jew like myself, the prayers and songs were beautiful and soothing. There's no dress code, which is refreshing. There were people in summer dresses, shorts, and business attire. There's no judgement. The synagogue itself is tastefully built and just so pretty inside. They seem to be balance between conservative and reform. Men and women sit together, instruments are played, and cell phones are prohibited. They have events for 20s and 30s, and they offer a membership for about $200 per year, I think. Check out their website for all their events and volunteering opportunities. They're very active. They have that egalitarian community that Jews seem to be seeking these days. Regardless of your background, skin color, sexual orientation, or race, you're welcome here. It's a beautiful thing to witness, and it's a place I could see myself returning to repeatedly in the future, especially when I have a family myself, because it seems like such a communal, emotional, genuine place where everyone looks out for each other. If you want to get involved in the Jewish world and are looking for a nontraditional place, BJ is awesome.

Thank you Josh for suggesting a good family park The Coolidge Park in Teaneck, really enjoyed and…read moremy kids enjoyed the playground and the basketball court. Most importantly, the street had lots of parking available. Small Swanky Park - for Families with kids playgrounds, without the crowds of big parks. Beautifully equipped with kids playgrounds and PERFECT for Romantic picnics. We had such a great time, my family will go again. This will be our family park from Purim to Passover to Shavuot to Labor Day! Here is a link in case anyone needs it https://www.teanecknj.gov/coolidge-park

Beautiful Synagogue with a Mikvah next door.  Great place for a wedding. Rabbi Sirbu and staff are…read morecaring, dedicated and detailed oriented. Rabbi had an outline for the event that covered everything each step of the way and made the whole wedding process so much easier. They even have a surround camera system that could be used in place of a videographer and the cameras are capable of live streaming. Before the event I had flowers delivered and the staff setup the table. Everything went better than expected and all the guest commented how impressive the Synagogue and Rabbi's performance. Thank you so much.

This is a very friendly child oriented synagogue. Its an orthodox synagogue that follows the…read moretraditions of the Jews from Frankfurt, Germany who founded the shul in the 1880s. It welcomes all Jews of whatever observance level who want to join a very warm community in prayer and service. Because of the many young families it is not the quietest place on the East Side but it is certainly among the most welcoming.

Orach Chaim is the friendliest synagogue on the Upper East Side. When you enter the doors of the…read moreshul you are welcomed by friendly faces regardless of who you are and whether you have been there before.

Went for a wedding on a Sunday night. Food and staff were phenomenal. They served a butternut…read moresquash soup that I couldn't get enough of, in addition to good steak, duck, and sushi. It's a standard temple with your reception area in the front, and the ballroom area in the back. The ceiling in the synagogue and the hallway have beautiful glass art on them, but otherwise, it's a pretty standard-looking temple. I did hate how there was absolutely no reception! There's WiFi, but it doesn't work that well.

Went to my first Jewish wedding here this past weekend. I cannot vote here on the excellent food…read moreaccept however the whole place, the setting, the opulence....everything was gorgeous!