We are a middle aged couple from Westfield who joined CBH in the fall of 2017. We were warmly…read morewelcomed by the other congregants and made to feel a part of the congregation immediately. Most of the members we have met are friendly, genuine people who share a common sense of Jewish community through the synagogue. We have been very pleased with our decision to join and are looking forward to getting more involved with the community and meeting more members. We highly recommend this synagogue for any Jew, Jewish couple, or Jewish family looking for an accepting, genuine religious experience.

CBH has been my home from the start. Rabbi Orden's words always move me. She is thoughtful and…read morewise and kind. The CBH singers are amazing. Our services are meaningful and interesting and so enjoyable. It is always a joy to see the children involved and participating. CBH is full of people who are caring, warm, smart, and down to earth. I am so fortunate to be part of this beautiful community.

A warm, welcoming, diversified congregation. An excellent Rabbi who, when not at TBAY, I have seen…read morevisiting hospitals and rehab centers, performing life cycle events, participating in community events and meeting on various committees among other activities. I find Rabbi Mallach easy to talk to and responded immediately when needed. Dues, religious school fees & preschool fees are comparable to places nearby. I've made many friends and enjoyed many of the various activities including concerts, speakers and dinners. Beautiful venue for events with a well established onsite caterer who provides delicious food. Iespecially like the tasty hors d'oeuvres & yummy desserts. Plenty of parking.

My family has had a very good experience as members of this congregation. We joined the synagogue…read morewhen our daughter was in the 3rd grade so she could start Hebrew school. We met many nice families from Springfield and the neighboring towns. My daughter had a beautiful Bat Mitzvah, and three years later, out son also excelled at his Bar Mitzvah. They each got a great Jewish education and developed close bonds with other Jewish kids. My daughter went on to become USY (United Synagogue Youth) president, and my son, USY membership vice president. They each enjoyed the Temple's Teen Institute, which was their decision to attend. Bottom line, Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael was an important part of their growing up. I highly recommend joining this synagogue for the social aspect as well as the religious one. Now that my husband and I are "empty nesters" we enjoy participating in the Friday night international themed dinners following the lively Shabbat services. And I have become active in Women's League where I've gotten friendly with many women from town who previously were just acquaintances.