FVJC is a warm and welcoming congregation. They started streaming services on Friday nights as COVID closed everything down and they never missed a single Friday night service. Wonderful staff, innovative teachers, dedicated volunteers and the amazingly down to earth, spiritual leader Rabbi Bekah Goldman make FVJC Emek Shalom a place that will "fill you up" during these challenging times.

I was doing a fair bit of "synagogue shopping in 2023. My former synagogue was too far away and it wasn't growing in a way that I had hoped. Then I found FVJC! From the moment I took a tour with Ruth, my search was over. Before joining, I attended the High Holiday services. Congregants welcomed me with open arms and were genuinely curious about me and what brought me to services. During events, someone always made sure to connect and engage with me. Too often, new members are overlooked. That's not the case, here. And, if you want a Rabbi with a fresh, vibrant, relevant perspective then Rabbi Becca is it. She set up a meeting to get to know me personally. That wasn't something that happened in my other synagogue. If you're doing some "shopping" like I was, I would strongly encourage you to check out FVJC. I'm so happy to be a member.

FVJC is one of the most incredibly warm, friendly, accepting, Spiritually and religiously fulfilling communities I've ever experienced! Rabbi Rebekah Goldman is simply a gift to all of us, and I've enjoyed participating on the Volunteer, Gardening, and Membership committees. There are many activities and programs, and even during the past difficult year, we are able to participate in weekly Shabbat Services, and other programs via Facebook and Zoom. FVJC is welcoming to all, and it shows!

FVJC is a synagogue that goes far beyond the expected!! We have been so fortunate to have Rabbi Bekah Goldman as our spiritual leader, bringing calm to us all, with her insight, enthusiasm and warm, inclusive presence. During this challenging, isolating pandemic, FVJC remains constant in the lives of congregant families and is welcoming to visitors. In the past several months, my family has attended services, meetings and classes via both Zoom and FaceTime. There have been congregant check-in phone calls, High Holiday packages delivered to homes, Rabbi led Zoom discussion groups, and now preparations for Hanukkah!!

Beautiful temple, warm, welcoming congregation. Rabbi Bekah is wonderful - her love of Judaism shines through services and her music. LGBTQ friendly - differences are celebrated and respected. Best tribe in the state. :)

This reform synagogue is extremely welcoming to all individuals. Provisions for handicapped access are made, and the congregation is vibrant and services uplifting and warm. An informal atmosphere pervades and frequent variation in services including potluck dinners are held.

This is a very friendly and welcoming place.

My son goes to Hebrew school here and loves it.

Welcoming to all. Very kid friendly.

Kindness and compassion