What a fantastic welcoming community! We spend last Shabbat evening at services in bEaUtIfUl Coral Gables with their dynamic Rabbi Jonathan Fisch and their talented musicians. There were adorable kids dancing and singing along, a bar mitzvah family AND and a pre wedding Auf ruf couple present on the bima in anticipation of the big days! Though every congregant was masked and appropriately distanced, it did not take away from the joyous. community celebration that is Shabbat! Afterwards, we all took a moment to reconnect with old friends and even meet some new ones! It was terrific through & through. We will definitely be back from snow Connecticut soon! read more

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My husband grew up at Temple Judea. Shortly after we rejoined more than 30 years ago, we attended a Temple family picnic. I didn't know anyone there, but as soon as we walked in, a kinder, slightly older woman came up to me smiling, and introduced herself. She invited me to meet the others in her group, and I immediately felt at home. Over the past three decades, Temple Judea has been our spiritual, social and academic home. We have celebrated more simchas there than I can count, including the b'nai mitzvah of our two kids. Both attended Temple Judea preschool and beginning next Monday, my daughter will be teaching there, now the Margaux Early Childhood Center. My husband became an active board member, eventually becoming president of the congregation. Both of us have been involved in temple life, feeling that you get what you give out of something. If you're looking for a large, less personal synagogue, look elsewhere. But if you're interested in becoming part of something in a warm, welcoming environment, check out Temple Judea. read more

When I was newly separated in 1993, not yet earning a salary that met all my living expenses, and looking for a Temple home that would help me give my three daughters a Jewish education, the then executive director, Estelle Michelson z"l, told me, "We want your girls to have a Jewish education too, and that's what our Chai Circle members support." Temple Judea truly is a warm and welcoming congregation. It was and is my Jewish Village. All three daughters were Bat Mitzvahed, and in 2004 at age 50, as a Jew by choice since 1986, so was I. Temple Judea is an anchor in my and my family's lives. read more

Temple Judea is truly a warm and welcoming synagogue for all. I have been member of this wonderful community for most of my life. I grew up here and was married in this synagogue. My children each attended the fantastic preschool and have remained close friends with their preschool classmates to this day. (they are now 24 and 26 years old!) The clergy is excellent. Smart, caring and inspirational. Rabbi Siegal is a wonderful spiritual leader....always there for the congregation. Rabbi Fisch is a perfect complement. His witty intellect is perfect. Music is an integral part of Temple Judea and it is fantastic. Jodi Rozental has a beautiful voice and leads the volunteer choir in wonderful song. On occasion, the terrific Rhythm and Jews Band accompanies and that is fantastic! Jenny Snyder, our pianist, is beyond compare. I cannot say enough about this synagogue. Join us for a Friday night Shabbat service...you will be welcomed warmly and enjoy an evening of prayer and song. read more

Went to services there for Chanukah and the rabbi and musicians did an excellent job. Warm and welcoming; high energy and lively; quite and meaningful worship. This was a great experience and the people are open and receptive to people of all backgrounds. Inclusive and welcoming. A tremendous religious and spiritual experience. Great people. A great community. read more

Temple Judea and the early childhood program is wonderful! A very nurturing and loving environment that children just flourish. The curriculum uses aspects of the Reggio Amelia approach along with Jewish teachings. However, the school is very inclusive providing a great community based early childhood education. My daughter is currently in Pre-k 3 and has grown so much emotionally, socially and cognitively. She is always thrilled to go to school. This is really a testament to all the wonderful teachers who dedicate so much to our children. read more