I am a Congregant of the Shul. I go there every week. The Congregation ther goes out of its way to…read moremake people feel at home. They are traditional Conservative, with a Hebrew School to educate Jewish Youth.

This shul represents the oldest congregation in the Five Towns. They have minyanim for shachrit,…read moremincha, and arvit every day. They also have both an Ashkenaz minyan as well as a Sephardic one.

A very inspirational small synagogue that is accepting of all levels of understanding of Judaism…read more One of the longest continuously running congregations on Long Island that is constantly adapting to change with recently implemented Zoom services and adult religious lessons and many adaptations to encourage a wide variety of perspectives. No Hebrew School or building fund means very modest dues making this perhaps the most affordable congregation one can find. Yet it is rich in spirit. Members come from many areas of Long Island and Queens to this modest Shul located just a short distance south of the Garden City Hotel. Progressive yet very spiritual and deeply religious Rabbi.

We love this synagogue! Our children grew up in the area and here they met other Jewish children…read more We've made lifelong friends and enjoy celebrating holidays together. It's a warm and welcoming place for all ages and backgrounds.

Can't say enough about the warm, welcoming community at Temple Sholom. We were welcomed by everyone…read moreand our daughter has really become attached to the religious school program. They often have open house dinners and they are a good way to learn about what this temple has to offer.

We moved to the Bridgewater area almost 7 years ago and in our experience things are getting better…read moreall the time at Temple Sholom. We were warmly welcomed and became involved in various groups, committees, and events. Now we know a lot of people and thoroughly enjoy our membership.

This is a wonderful synagogue. I've attended services when I was away from my home shul which is in…read morea different state. Kolot Chayeinu is a friendly, learned, open-hearted, and wonderful synagogue that values diversity, justice and peace for everyone -- shalom bayit in our homes and in our world-as-home. If I ever return to live in NYC, I would definitely join this community.

High Holy Day services open to all: This year, for the High Holiday services -- which are always…read moreopen to nonmembers, and do not require tickets -- two extra evening services have been added, so there will be 6 pm and 8 pm services for the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. If you are not a member of a Jewish synagogue, attending Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur services can be a challenge. Some temples are open only to members and others sell tickets to non-members. One congregation, Kolot Chayeinu, which meets in Park Slope, has always welcomed non-members to their services, at no cost, to a great response--standing room only at most services. To accommodate demand this year Kolot has added extra evening services for both High Holy Day evenings, September 28 and October 7th. Kolot welcomes people from across the spectrum of Jewish observance to attend these services. Here is their notice: Kolot Chayeinu/Voices of Our Lives welcomes one and all to its open High Holy Day services in Park Slope. You don't need tickets and attendance is free, although donations are encouraged. For the first time in our 18-year history, we will have two evening services to accommodate as many people as possible. There will be more room at the earlier services. For more information see our brochure and visit our website: http://www.kolotchayeinu.org/pdfs/kc_high_holidays.pdf and http://www.kolotchayeinu.org/ Please let us know which evening service you will attend at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Holydays5772

Beth Chaim has been a great space for my family since we arrived in NJ in 2023. In addition to…read moreweekly services, they've got tons of programs, including Adult Ed, Hebrew School, and events. I love it and they're super inclusive if you're looking for a safe space.

I always find Beth Chaim to be most welcoming, accommodating, and warm. A great place to be!!read more