We went through a really rough patch when my wife was pregnant with our third kid. She was…read moredangerously sick with chest pains and worse that kept us bouncing from specialist to specialist, trying to tease out exactly what was wrong. I was doing my best trying to be there for her and our two girls and keep up with work as the sole breadwinner (fortunately, I work from home), and our household was kind of falling apart. I shared some of what was going on to friends at Oseh's religious school, where my oldest daughter was a student. About a day later, they had organized a Meal Train for us of fellow members who came almost daily for two weeks to bring healthy meals and help share the chores and childcare. I can't express how much that meant to us. It gave us enough breathing room to figure out the issue at last and turn things around; a few months later, our son was born happy and healthy! I'd been happy to be a member at Oseh Shalom before, but that experience really transformed the way I saw the synagogue and the people in it. This is a valuable place to be a part of through highs and lows in life alike, full of caring, multitalented people. I'm delighted that my kids will be growing up here the way my wife did.

This synagogue is exactly what we were hoping for. Oseh welcomes all; traditional Jewish families,…read moreintermarried families, mixed race and LGBT families. Oseh's religious school has done a great job accommodating student special needs without any stigma whatsoever. Some of our favorite things about Oseh: the people, the focus on Tikkun Olam through the Winter Shelter, the relationship with Elizabeth House and the Laurel Area Shelter and Food Bank, Teen Connect activities, religious school electives like cooking and Israeli Dance. One student even raised money and sought volunteers to build our own Gaga pit. It's wonderful at Oseh!

I yelp EVERYTHING. One night, I was thinking about attending a new synagogue and A crazy thought…read moreentered my mind. Why not yelp a new Synagogue and see where I am sent. Beth Torah came up as a result. I have not been there, but the page seems a little lonely so this this is my Mitzvah. Hopefully, this will start a meaningful conversation with the congregation. From the front page of their web page: http://bethtorah.ws/: QUESTION: Are you looking for a warm, welcoming, interactive congregation? Are you looking to find an accepting and loving community, where you will feel like you're among family, rather than feeling like a face in the crowd? ANSWER: Come visit our inclusive congregation, serving the Jewish Community of Prince George's and Montgomery Counties and Washington, D.C. since 1947. We look forward to having you join us for services and for our many religious and social programs. We are an open and accepting congregation whose membership includes traditional and interfaith families. Office Phone: (301) 927-5525 (The five star rating-because as a teacher I start everyone with an A and it is your job to maintain it!)

Warm and friendly. Attended here as a guest on a Friday night. I'm from California and i had been…read morelooking for a place to worship while i visited my family that reside in Virginia. I will definitely return. Though it is such a small synagogue it feels homely to me. The rabbi was out the weekend i visited but i still enjoyed the service.

This shul is the. BEST! Everyone is super friendly, they have such a supportive community, TONS of…read moreyoung kids & families programming, and the Rabbi is young an in-touch. Seriously happy I joined! Totally recommend for Shabbat and other occasions/programs

Such an amazing synagogue!!! They are so welcoming and friendly. I have been very happy with my…read moreexperience with the temple so far. Love Rabbi Weiss!!

Not being from the area, I came across Temple Isaiah while searching for nearby Temple to observe…read morefor the high holidays. The Rabbi, Congregation and Service(s) were all extremely enjoyable; happy I chose to attend here.

My first visit was with a group from the NVJCC. There was a group of 55 plus dancers performing…read more They were energetic and fun to watch. Afterwards a lovely free lunch of deli was served with chips, coleslaw, drinks, and desert. The people were very friendly. The 2nd time was last Sunday to view the movie 'It's All About Friends'. The organization ARC came to discuss the film and how their organization provides support and contacts to families who may know someone with special needs. It was a charming, funny and touching program, thanks.

Back in 2016, we were looking for a synagogue to join. We visited Beth El and fell in love with the…read morewarmth of his congregants. Four years have passed and we feel we did the right choice.

My son was had his Bar Mitzvah at Temple Solel. It was a great experience for our entire family,…read moreand special for my son,. Who is now in his 40's. The Rabbi at that time was exceptional. Unfortunately, he left and went I believe to a synagogue in N.Y. My husband was in the military at that time, and we transferred overseas. We are retired now, living in Dunkirk, MD. And would very much like to return on a Friday night again. Thankyou, Linda Steinberg

Low pressure, family friendly, not too formal but a respectful and gracious congregation. Many…read morediverse activities in a diverse Jewish (and non-Jewish) Temple Community. You can dive in and lead or slowly integrate at a contribution/commitment level that suits your family.

​​​​As a 20-something, I have gotten used to being the youngest adult in a synagogue by at least…read more15-20 years, so I was absolutely thrilled to find a vibrant, active Conservative congregation with a large, engaged, and welcoming cohort of young professionals. There are tons of ways to get involved spiritually and/or socially, the rabbis give thoughtful d'varim and are active in the larger Northern Virginia Jewish community, the we​​ekly kiddush lunch is almost always delicious, and the building (particularly the sanctuary) is beautiful. I can't say enough great things about this warm community.

I have belonged to Temple B'nai Shalom since its inception in 1986. Never have I met a more…read morewelcoming group of Jews. EVERYONE is accepted with open arms. There is very little gossip and almost no cliques. It is the kind of synagogue I didn't think existed. Although there is, of course, a concentration of programs to educate the young, it is not a pediatric congregation. There is much for adults and seniors as well. The only criticism I have is that the entire Reform movement has leaned too far into the traditional for my taste. I liked my religion in English and with a minimum of chanting. The Union of Reform Judaism has, over the past 20 years, leaned in the other direction, so Classical Reform hardly exists any longer. This is my personal taste and does nothing to diminish B'nai Shalom as a congregation. B'nai Shalom supports the food bank at Lorton Community Action Center all year. This is done with enthusiasm, generosity, and wholeheartedness.

Our family has been members of this outstanding Reform Jewish congregation for many years. You…read morecouldn't find a more active, welcoming, and spiritual synagogue anywhere.