Went to Temple a couple of Friday nights ago. Iam from New York, I thought the people somewhat friendly. However I was eaten up alive by mosquitoes. Iam still looking for a Temple. read more

My husband and I just moved from California to Tucson, AZ. Our first Friday night we went to services at Temple Emanu-El on Country Club. I was a member of this temple over 25 years ago. When we first arrived, a woman was handing out the Dat T'filahs and we got one and found a seat in the sanctuary. The only person that approached us was the Rabbi. We stayed for the Oneg, and not one person said anything to us. There was one person who sat down at the table we were at, but she proceeded to ignore us and pay attention to her 10 year old son. Not one person came over to introduce themselves to the new faces. As we are both past board members of our previous temple, our board members would walk up to newbies and introduce themselves. The board members of Temple Emanu-El are very "unwelcoming." Both my husband and myself were board members of our previous temple. I was Human Resources and my husband is a past president, and so we know that is part of what being on the board entitles. The people at this temple are so unwelcoming that I truly hope I don't have to go back there. We are still looking for a temple in Tucson. Dona Moskowitz read more

Totally agree with commenters about the lack of warmth from this congregation. As a snowbird, i attended Friday night and Saturday a.m. Services for a number of weeks and NOT ONE person ever welcomed me or spoke to me. I am not a wallflower and trued to initiate conversations with people at the Oneg or Kiddush, but i got only one word answers before they sought out their buddies to schmooze with. I also spoke to Rabbi Cohon about the lack of welcome, but -- to be very honest here -- he seemed totally unconcerned about it. I, too, am still looking for a synagogue in Tucson. read more

i am writing in caps as i have vision problems. in response to a previous review. i went to a class here a year ago. i found the assistant rabbi cold. i enjoyed the class but i found it confusing. i guess rabbi cohon was removed due to some private internal issues; its sad as he was at this temple for almost 19 years. there seems to be alot of inner tension here. i too am looking for a more welcoming congregation. i doubt i will return to this temple. they say they want new members but are not welcoming. read more