When we moved to Salt Lake City just before High Holidays in 2013, our first move was to join the…read moremain synagogue in town, Kol Ami. It was a nice shul, but as nearly-empty-nesters, we had a hard time getting to know the other congregants. So we found Chavurah B'Yachad (CBY), a small, lay-led group that was a lot smaller and friendlier. With no clergy (besides the rabbi who flies in to lead us through Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) or religious school, it was a very different experience than a traditional synagogue, but it met our needs perfectly. Reconstructionism, if you're not familiar, is an engaging blend of traditional teachings, prayers, and tunes, with a philosophy that encourages social justice and a fresh approach to thinking about ritual and why we are Jews. They have one Shabbat service a month, preceded by a vegetarian potluck dinner (we rent space at Kol Ami), with different activities like discussion groups, community service, holiday parties and Torah study at people's homes. The music will make you feel like you're at summer camp again. I was board president for a couple of years and no one ever complained -- I think that pretty much says it all.

Love it. Want to join choir. Want to do dance residency and play piano here. So pretty! Can't wait…read moreto do outdoor puppetry here in summer. Love the staff already. #Sundancelocals #RobertRedford

I used to love my Jewish Heritage but har shalom makes me ashamed. This place is all about the…read moremoney. It's not about Community, it's not about religion, it's not about education; at har shalom it's about the bottom line. My daughter was granted a scholarship to attend once a week religious school. We don't have a lot of money and what we do have goes to pay bills. I can't tell you how often and how rudely I was approached on a regular basis for money despite them offering the scholarship, having my tax return as well as written statements regarding my situation. During one conversation I was actually asked why I wasn't bleeding some mythical ex-husband for cash to give to them. They crossed the line and I was done. I have better things to do with my time than answer those kinds of phone calls and subject my child to that kind of elitist mentality. Religion is very important to us but not at the expense of food on the table, gas in the car and respect in ourselves. Oh and the food at their events is awful.

This community is not for me, but I'm glad that I got to attend. The people were very nice and the…read moreservice was beautiful.

This is a great Shul for Utah especially. In Mormon land it is refreshing to see a beautiful light…read moreint this dark state!

Rabbi Yudi and his wife and children open their hearts and home to world traveling Jews. Services…read moreare orthodox and begin Friday nights at sundown. Kosher. An easy walk if you are downtown Park City.