Everyone is very welcoming and it's a great place to be my daughter lives going to Torah school and…read moreI love the members it's a home away from home

My friend is very involved in this synagogue. Even though we are not members, I take my kids here…read morefor tot shabbat once per month. Its a great congregation. The members are incredible nice and everyone is welcoming. It definitely feels like the community you would expect from any house of worship. If we lived in the NW burbs, this would definitely be the place we'd belong. The Tot Shabbats have been a lot of fun and the kids have really enjoyed playing with the other kids.

My family has been very happy with Beth Tikvah Early Childhood Center. This will be my daughter's…read more4th year there and it has been a great preschool experience for her. My son will be starting preschool this year and is very excited to be going too. I have also done the parent-tot class with both children and that was a wonderful class also.

I attended the Bat Mitzvah of the daughter of my best friend from the University of Iowa on this…read moreThanksgiving Day. This trip to stand with my friend for this key life cycle event was a mitzvah (good deed) I was happy to perform. Beth Judea is housed in a handsome building and seems to be an active and welcoming Conservative congregation. Many friends and family from near and far had come for this occasion, including all of the Bat Mitzvah girl's teenage buddies in the back corner. Norm's daughter was impressive in chanting her Torah portion (Toldot) and the entire Haftorah. Her drash (sermon) was pretty good too. I also thought that Rabbi Gamer and Cantor Weisberg were especially kind and helpful to the Bat Mitzvah girl and the other folks (including me) who come up for an honor. In my particular situation, I had the Hagbah honor. This consists of lifting up the Torah and turning it around so that the congregation can see the actual writing on the parchment. The Hagbah occurs after the Torah reading is completed and before the Haftorah takes place. This requires a certain amount of strength in the arms, as Torah scrolls are heavy and in this case disproportionately weighted on the left side. And despite that required strength and balancing act and the fear of actually dropping the Torah, this honor remains one of my favourites. Afterwards, another person dresses the Torah and I then sat with it on my shoulder as Norm's daughter read the Haftorah. It was great to witness her chanting and the congregation watching from this vantage point. And as the weight of the Torah rested on my shoulder, I thought of the ying and yang of my Jewish-related burdens and enrichment, especially as it related to my son. Gayle is right, it is time to do something positive about that. Afterall, this is Review #613 and maybe a few more mitzvot are in order.

I have been a member of Congregation Beth Judea since 1979…read more Keeping Conservative Judaism alive and flourishing in the NW suburbs of Chicago is of extreme importance to me and my family. Every friendship that we have made since our move from Philadelphia has been started at Beth Judea. Recently Beth Judea has employed New Clergy. Rabbi Zimbalist and Hazzan Ezring have made our Jewish Community even stronger. Not every thing we do at CBJ is religious oriented, our social, education, and youth programs are second to none. I strongly recommend you try us out. Arnie G

Temple Chai is a wonderful place to bring and raise your family. We have been members for roughly…read more14 years and have had both of our children Bar/Bat Mitzvah'd here and love the staff and clergy. It is a very warm place for all and we enjoy attending High Holiday and Shabbat services, as well as many other events throughout the year. We are very good friends with many of the congregants and are honored to be affiliated with such a terrific group of people. In addition to being very active overall at the Temple, we feel that the Temple's Chai Guys Brotherhood and the Women of Temple Chai are enjoyed by all involved. Keep up the great work!

I have been a member of Temple Chai for about 8 years. Shabbat services on Friday nights are…read moregrounding, spiritually moving, full of song -- and are very well attended by regulars and newcomers alike. There is a great Torah study group on Saturday mornings. The staff who guide and educate the B'nai mitzvah students are well respected within the temple community and do a tremendous job in educating our young people. There are many adult education opportunities. The Israel committee of the temple organizes amazing congregational trips to Israel every two years and this December is the fourth or fifth one, I believe. I went on the 2013 trip and I am going on this year's trip as well. My first trip was packed with sights, experiences, and activities that I will never forget and I can't wait to be part of this year's. I am very happy to be part of the Jewish community at Temple Chai.

A Warm, Nurturing Place to Worship, To Learn, and For the Whole Family!…read more Rabbi and Chanie Katz have been part of the Buffalo Grove and extended Northwest Suburban Community for over 20 years. They devote their lives to illuminating the world by helping to bring Judaism to this area and their loyal following shows how they have touched thousands of lives over the years. High Holiday Services are always free and require no tickets, membership, or building fund. They have a warm, nurturing and caring Hebrew School. Each Saturday services begin at 10 a.m. and are followed by a delicious Kiddush Lunch around 1 p.m. Shacharit services begin Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. and on Sunday at 8 a.m. Mincha and Maariv times vary through the year depending on sunset.

Choosing a church is such a personal decision and if anything you're being led by the spirit and…read morenot by some review on Yelp. So what I think would be helpful would be to let you know that this church is biblically focused and the messages are founded in line by line scripture reading. That is to say that the teaching here is about His Word. For me, this is the best way for me to build my existing relationship with God, and I am grateful to have been led here. I recommend you watch some services online and see if this church is where God is calling you to. Also know that the Children's ministry is strong and active and my two kids enjoy attending. Lastly, the church is handling COVID in the best way possible... which is to respect everyone at their own level of comfort. Services have been outside, with social distancing and mask wearing when you're not at your seat. This could be a good place for you and your family, and if not, I pray God will lead you to a church you can connect to.

Just attended the Fall Fest of this great local church and we had a blast! Hayrides, games for kids…read moreand adults, chili cook-off, campfire and some worship songs to end the evening. This Church is a caring community and loves everyone who comes to their Sat eve and Sun morning services. We have found a home!

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wonderful place, warm and friendly members, great services and a terrific rabii and great guest…read morecantors.

From the owner: An active congregation led by Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow that has served the Jewish community in the…read morenorth and northwest suburbs of Chicago for the past 18 years. We welcome singles, couples, and families. Interfaith and LGBT families are welcome. As reflected by our motto--Community, Creativity, and Caring--we celebrate our Jewish faith through creative worship, social action, music, arts, dance, and drama. We offer a wonderful religious school, dynamic bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah services, teen program, adult programming, and much more.