I adore Bet Am Shalom! It's the most welcoming, interesting, musical, and intellectual synagogue…read moreI've ever been a part of. My husband isn't even Jewish, and he loves Bet Am too! All three of our children have received a meaningful Jewish education there. In addition, we've found a community of fabulous friends there. It's truly a unique place that attracts all sorts of people from all sorts of backgrounds.

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.

Shaarei Tikvah is a warm and welcoming conservative synagogue in Scarsdale. They have a wonderful…read morerabbi, Adam Baldachin who is in his mid thirties and very interested in social action as well as the needs of his community. Adam and his wife have three children who are often at services and have helped to create as added warmth and playfulness to our community. Shaarei Tikvah was a fantastic Hebrew School and a wonderful Educational director, Sara Birnbaum who also attends Saturday services with her four children. In addition for the last 30 years, the synagogue had had a gifted Cantor, Gerald Cohen, who has composed many musical compositions, operas and melodies that can be heard in synagogues around the country. They welcome interfaith families, have very liberal membership policies and recently began offering services for interfaith couples that are planning to get married and want to share their "engagement" wth the community.

A wonderfully warm community with a dynamic young Rabbi, a talented Cantor and a religious school…read morethat kids actually enjoy. People are friendly and accept you, no matter your level of observance. It's small enough that it's easy to get to know people and become involved.Try the Rabbi's Wednesday morning Torah class - it's so interesting. There are lots of family programs too. And couples in mixed marriages are made to feel welcome.

I am a past member of Kol Ami. In the past, Yizkor Services on Yom Kippur were open to the public…read moreand my husband and I attended this service in the past. On June 7th of this year my husband passed away. We had his memorial service in the Chapel in the Woods at Kol Ami for a substantial but reasonable price. I called them to find out about Yizkor Service attendance. (A one hour service) The executive Director told me it would cost $400 for my daughter and I to attend this service due to security reasons. While it may be reasonable to know who is going to attend in advance, I question whether two people will cost that much for security. I believe that Jewish law directs that no mourner should be turned away from Yizkor worship. In the end, my daughter and I went to Yizkor Services at Woodlands Temple with friends. No charge and a welcoming atmosphere.

We have been members for decades. As a child I went from temple to temple with my dad and always…read morewas a stranger. Now, my face is my ticket. The feeling of community at CKA makes everyone feel part of a family and our new sanctuary is comfortable and inspiring. We also have many acitivities for all ages- we are truly a community, not just a temple.

Temple Israel is a large temple but lags far behind others in Westchester in terms of quality of…read moreclergy, leadership, resources, talent, and community. There is a sizeable population but the temple itself is a perfect example of how bigger isn't always better.

i am not jewish and my dear childhood friend who's daughter is having her bat mitzvah is also not…read morejewish but his wife is and so are his 3 kids and he needs some moral support as his inlaws and plenty of his wife's relatives and friends will be all over him like vultures on a carcass .nice modern temple in white plains that welcomes all including gentiles like me. i really enjoyed listening to the rabbi who didn't put me to sleep with endless rambling , he had a sense of humor and his kind hearted words were appreciated by all . it's my first time at this temple in white plains and i told my friend i wouldn't mind coming back for his other kids when they turn 13, his reply was whatever but can we go to cheesecake factory now . shabot shalom everyone .

The Young Israel of Harrison is a warm, modern Orthodox synagogue. We are very friendly and…read morefamily-oriented, and welcome all Jews. If you are interested in spending a Shabbat with us, please phone Rebbetzin Faygie Bienenfeld at 914-835-5581 at home. Looking forward to meeting you!

Beautiful synagogue in Mamaroneck/Larchmont. Went for a bat mitzvah and everything was well…read moremaintained, clean, and comfortable. Very welcoming.