First Chabad I've been to where the secular Jews out number the Orthodox Jews. Rabbi Yacov…read moreBornstein's family balances this difference very well and teaches all levels from reform to orthodox who are opened minded to follow the way of their ancestors. Even if you're not ready to jump full force into the orthodox lifestyle the mostly secular membership helps each other with both religious and non religious support. Best place for local referrals to doctors dentist and work together on bringing kosher food into the area from Monsey or Brooklyn. If your interested in learning about an orthodox service without being overwhelmed by mostly Hebrew speakers come here and the congregation will help you until your ready ask the rabbi. The congregation loves to keep up to date on how the New York Yankees Baseball team are doing at kiddish after Shabbot services. We agree to disagree on politics, but as we say put two Jewish people in a room you come out with three opinions.

Largest synagogue in Hudson River Valley region (about 425 families.) Full service temple including…read moredaily minyans, Shabbat and holiday services, life cycle events, and an award winning religious school. Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

From the owner: Temple Beth El is a vibrant and egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation serving the Jewish…read morepeople of Dutchess County and the Mid Hudson Valley

A Reform Congregation in Poughkeepsie. Founded in 1848. Warm, welcoming. Active in the community…read more Lots to like.

Friendly , welcoming, accepting community , wonderful rabbi , can't say enough good things about…read moreher and the entire congregation. The temple as a whole is active in the community and there are many classes available to both adults and children , group festivities. Let me not forget to say that the services , the sermons and the cantor are exceptional.

They are under construction of their new synagogue and mikvah. Keep an eye on them and follow their…read moreprogress.

This is the friendliest, most welcoming synagogue in Sullivan County, and the only year round…read moresynagogue in the Town of Bethel. Rabbi Fishbain is absolutely amazing. It is incredible how you find Jews of all kinds from totally non religious to very religious and everything inbetween sitting together in prayer and study as brothers and sisters. There is a full kiddush with cholent every shabbos the Rebbitzen is in town. Well worth a visit any time of the year.

Friendly, warm, inclusive, musical, spiritual, homey - as good as it gets. You'll be glad you went.read more

This is a wonderful place. I've only attended one event here. But I plan on attending many more…read more The people are so friendly. Anna Langford, the temple administrator is so warm and helpful. And the Rabbi Jonathan is welcoming. And a talented singer and guitar player.

I discovered Adath Israel a little more than 3 years. Coincidentally, the Friday night we attended…read morethe congregation was celebrating moving into their new building. The place was jammed. Everyone was happy. The new building is spacious, modern, yet cozy. The congregants were very welcomming. The Rabbi (on the young side with 3 young children) seemed very affable and had a great singing voice. (I latter learned he had been a Cantor.) The service was relaxed and surprisingly engageing. (At least it surprised me.) We were searching for a synaguge mainly for our 2 boys then 6 and 8. To be continued - My son now 11 is requesting the computer to play his games.

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.

It's beautiful, welcoming, has great energy, and has such a wonderful, caring community. A lot of…read moremensches!

Amazing experience. We have other options but we go the extra mile (literally) because TBC feels…read moreso much warmer and welcoming than other congregations we checked out. The staff and clergy have successfully made the leap to virtual services and Hebrew/Sunday School. It is working really well. Soon we will all return to our beautiful building and interact in person.

This is the first synagogue I've belonged to since I was a child where I really felt at home. The…read moreemphasis on music is what drew me in, but their commitment to social action and the friendly, welcoming atmosphere has kept me and my family there. This is a truly inclusive congregation including LGBT families, interfaith families, singles, seniors, etc. Check out their occasional Rock Shabbat services for a fun evening!