I,a Roman Catholic ( ex Baptist) have visited Rabbi Yaakov Rapoport There, I joined in prayer…read morewith him and others and find the atmosphere welcoming in every imaginable way. Rabbi is cheerful, engaging and ready with a quip when appropriate. My time with Rabbi Rapoport and his wife , at prayer luncheon..and the State Fair Chabad exhibit were good times I will not forget. They lifted me up..and I am sure that that elevation is available to others...perhaps you, the reader.

Temple Concord is the 9th oldest Reform Synagogue in the United States, and we pride ourselves as a…read morewelcoming community and spiritual center of Judaism throughout Central New York. Join us anytime!

From the owner: Established in 1839, we are the ninth-oldest Jewish congregation in the United States and a member…read moreof the Union for Reform Judaism. All are welcome here: individuals, couples, and families; younger and older members are all valued. Whether you were born or raised Jewish, are a Jew by choice, an interfaith family or same sex couple, we invite you to make Temple Concord your spiritual home. Our compassionate clergy, experienced staff, enriching religious school, and diverse programs for all ages offer an exceptional Jewish experience and the opportunity to express your Judaism in a way that’s most comfortable to you.

Shaarei Torah is led by a Rabbi who plays favorites and because there were higher income families…read moreand members, whereas I was not yet I made up for that in other ways by attending services on a fairly regular basis, I was thought as a lesser member of this Orthodox Jewish community, and that was very obvious to me how the better Jewish members spoke to me and treated me without being nice or making any effort of inclusion or feeling an equal member of the "Tribe". This occurred unmistakably. For me it was pervasive and it extended from the newest members in their 20's to the older individual with only a couple of exceptions.

I have visited this place twice now. There is a small group that meets about twice a month for…read moreTorah study. They are very friendly and welcoming and they have very engaging and intellectually stimulating discussions about the Torah and its relevance for modern life. They also serve delicious coffee and refreshments and they have a beautiful building.

I cannot say enough good things about the JCC Early Childhood Development Program. When trying to…read morefind the best possible childcare for our son, we toured many different day care centers and spoke to the parents we knew in the area about their experiences. We ended up deciding on the JCC based on what we heard from others as well as the tour there, and are so happy that we did. My son's teachers keep us updated via the HiMama app throughout the day and are so caring and responsive to any questions or concerns. There are numerous outdoor play areas and the facility is very clean and organized. They have an excellent covid policy in place as well, which keeps the children and staff as safe as possible. We are also JCC fitness center members and enjoy the facilities, and we plan to look into the offered work out classes as well!

My daughter goes to JCC and she likes it. Staffs are nice and friendly.read more