This is a wonderful synagogue, with fantastic rabbis and congregants. It is Orthodox but very…read moreopen-minded. Everyone is made to feel welcome there, and the congregants are quite diverse...people are holding at all religious levels. It is a place you can grow spiritually, but there's no pressure to do anything you are uncomfortable with. It's just a very warm and welcoming community. Rabbi Fisch (the Senior Rabbi) is one of the most warm, kind and amazing people I have ever known. And I don't know a single person who would disagree with me. He's incredibly kind, wise and very knowledgeable about all things Judaism. He is really special, and the synagogue is so lucky to have him as their leader. His wife Rebbetzin Fisch is just as incredible, and they are such an unbelievably special couple with a beautiful family (their kids are also sweet and adorable). The community is so friendly and down to earth. I don't think I've ever attended a service without being invited by numerous people to come for dinner or lunch. The congregants are just as much a part of why it is such a special place. I live in Fort Lauderdale, but I visit Jacksonville both for work and because my mother still resides there. I grew up in Jacksonville though, and attended this synagogue as a child, teenager and young adult (off and on in the 90s and the 2000s). I loved it back then as well. I am so proud to see the synagogue's growth over the years...from Rabbi Adler to Rabbi Kaiser and now under Rabbi Fisch's leadership.

If you're reading this and considering attending this church or any church, notice how they treat…read morestrangers and if what they preach/actions line up with scripture before deciding to attend, many denominations and off shoots call themselves christians but are not so please be wise. I was invited to this church by a member who told me this was a christian church. Excited to try out a new church on a beautiful Saturday I rode my bike 15 miles to get there, considering the warm weather I decided to wear a clean brand new t-shirt. I was not sweaty or smelly at all and every other Christian church I've ever been had an open door policy regarding dress I did not think anything of it. The pastor(calls himself rabbi) told me I was in violation of there "dress code" and if i wished to attend his church I must dress up like im going to a wedding and told me I was disrespecting God by wearing a t-shirt and used a bible verse (matthew 22) as a reason for banning me from church. When I shared with the pastor that he has no "dress code" policy on his website, he retroactively updated the website with an optional dress code that I was still not in violation of. I asked him if he was targeting me based on something else and he admitted via email that I was treated this way by his church staff intentionally and it was solely because of my choice of attire... Maybe I'll come back in different clothes but I probably wont...

From the owner: Kol Simcha is striving to lead a Messiah-centered lifestyle enriched by the harmonious teachings of…read morethe Hebrew Scriptures and its inspired commentary: the B'rit Hadasha or New(er) Testament. We are desirous to restore the family unit, especially fathers to their rightful place as spiritual leaders of their homes. We endeavor to meticulously follow Scriptural guidelines for victorious living.

I will preface this review by letting you know that I do not attend this synagogue. However, I have…read moremet quite a few of the congregation here as this is where they hold the annual Jacksonville Jewish Food Festival [which is not to be missed]. The Jewish Food Festival is the Temple's largest fund raiser and, from what I've seen, there are some major sponsors for this event. It is very well run with tons of food options and friendly people, but the key is to get there as early as possible to mingle with the community [and eat]. At this event, more than twenty plus different restaurants and caterers provided a plethora of noshes for those who purchased tickets for this AYCE festival. They can be purchased prior to the event or at the door. I can assure you that the food alone is well worth the price! Some of the past food items served have been brisket sliders, corned beef, matzah ball soup, latkas, bagels, lox, noodle kugel, baklava, macaroons, specialty cakes, hummus, chopped salads, and so much more. Seriously come hungry and go early, early, early! In addition, they hold a bake-off contest where attendees can vote on the winner based on tastings and raffles for wine and various other prizes. There's entertainment and a kid zone for the little ones to do arts and crafts. A great place to experience the Jewish culture... Overall, the inside of the Temple and the entire grounds are so gorgeous. And the people I met were very welcoming. They have an actual school with classrooms for Pre-K through 12th grades. You can feel that there is true community here and I would not hesitate recommending this place for anyone looking to join a wonderful community in Jacksonville.

The Temple is always gonna be a place I call home. From TIR to my Bar mitzvah in 1990. I made a…read morecommitment in 1993 to join The Temple Chorale. The Temple is a hone for anyone, no matter what race, gender, or any type if skin color. The doors are always open at The Temple Congregation Ahavath Chesed

This a a Reform congregation near The Villages. The people there are so friendly. Great programsread more

Friendly congregation once you get to know members. Services have good amount of singing which is…read morepleasant. I enjoy the Rabbi and his voice is excellent!

Congregation Beth Sholom is a warm and friendly synagogue in Citrus County, Florida. We are…read moreexceptionally blessed to have Cantor Alisa Forman as our spiritual leader. She is musically talented and knowledgeable and brings the holiday and Shabbat services to life. CBS has zoom services on Friday night and both zoom and live services on Saturday morning. If you are looking for a "hamishe" congregation, this is the place to go!

Friendly Congregation. Only Conservative Congregation in area. Friday Zoom services Saturday at…read moresanctuary.