Akiva G.'s bar mitzvah was fantastic. I wanted to write in his card that I gave it 5 stars on Yelp…read moreand this was the only was I could figure out how to do it. Production quality, the writing, the bar mitzvah boy all jaw-dropping. The MC proved that even with cutting edge equipment and all the knowledge in the world, sometime Zoom is going to get you. Mazel Tov to everyone.

Great Bingo! Friendly and new equipment. Has the camera of the ball and the callers are good with…read moregood personality. They really know what they are doing and are super friendly! Concessions are good, hot dogs, hot pretzels and cakes . We won. Will definitely be going back

From the owner: We are a welcoming, uplifting and inclusive Reform congregation. Our ritual practice includes…read morespiritual and enriching Shabbat and Holiday worship services for adults, families and children. All are welcome to join us for Shabbat and Holidays!

This congregation isn't bad. Went to a nice simple wedding here. There's absolutely no decor at…read morethis synagogue, which I found a bit odd. The room where they have the ceremony is big and clean, but again, quite simple. The ballroom is spacious and has a dance area, but no actual stage for the singer. There's also a small outside area in the back where they set up some more tables of food. I appreciated how they worked to show both sides of the wedding party's very different traditions.

Just for laughs, I tracked down Temple B'nai Israel, formerly of Nutley; apparently they merged in…read morethe '90's. Thinking back 65 years, I can distinctly recall the Cantor screaming at me during Hebrew class "Why can't you read the words. Are you stupid?" Since then, I learned exactly one Hebrew word: shalom. I know it means Hello and Goodbye, but I'm not sure which one when I say it! It's azohen vey!

How many times does kid (a young man!) have to lein his parsha before it's called bar mitzvah? At…read moreArzei Darom, the answer is 3!!! Just attended Matthew K's zoom bar mitzvah which was great since I managed to miss both Thursday AND Shabbos' IRL events. Great leining, great speeches (loved how you broke it up). The montage at end was so warm and personal. And I got see friends I have not seen in a long time. Mazel Tov to the whole family. Let's do this again!

Our young family joined this congregation when my wife received devastating news about her mom;…read moreyes..... on a Saturday ! Our neighbors had reached out to the Rabbi and he called us on Shabbat and came to our home to console our family; that day. Our 3 children attended the active and family-oriented Religious School and we've made life-long friends from the small and welcoming Reform temple in Leonia. I cannot say we attend the weekly Friday night services but, involvement is at your own comfort level. There's something for young, middle, and senior singles and families; including the many existing members of our interfaith population. Holidays are inspiring, other holidays are celebrated with congregation participation and involvement, there's Torah study on Saturday morning if that's your "thing", a vast array of social events like wine tasting and latke and vodka gatherings throughout the year, plenty of community involvement for all age groups, and social action. We have since moved from our first home in New Jersey but, we still remain full-fledged members of our first "spiritual" home at Congregation Adas Emuno in Leonia; yikes.... it's been 30 years already. Rabbi Barry Schwartz has been there for us in good and bad times; presiding at our children's weddings and baby namings, and at our remaining parents' funerals. As an update during the pandemic, the Congregation's renovated technology has allowed for Zoom services keeping the congregation healthy and involved; in the comforts of your own home. Whenever possible, we have socially distanced outdoor services including Tashlich,, an open sukkah, and Chanukah Menorah lighting on our front lawn.

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.