Congregation Dor Hadash

I have my daughter in the religious school at Dor Hadash and she loves it. Everyone is very nice and Rabbi Yael is an amazing Rabbi.

Dor Hadash is the most warm and friendly congregation. The religious services are contemporary and yet include traditional elements. Holiday celebrations are both joyful and informative. Bar/​Bat Mitzvah celebrations I have attended are so meaningful and inspiring.
The membership of the congregation is diverse community and the atmosphere is relaxed and progressive. Reconstructionism is an approach to Judaism that looks for contemporary meaning and interpretation of our long traditions. The congregation welcomes all Jews: singles, families, gays and lesbians, in addition to interracial and interfaith families. If you enjoy a down-​to-​earth atmosphere rather than the typical stuffy and formal atmosphere of most synagogues, I highly recommend Dor Hadash. The congregational calendar of events can be found at

Went to a wedding here tonight. If you are looking for an over the top fancy shmancey synagogue then try Beth Israel. If you want a small, homey reformed atmosphere then you’ll probably be happy here. The blessed couple chose to import an Argentinian Cantor from the OC with a nice singing voice that reminded me of Enrique Iglesias. I can’t tell you what the regular rabbi is like because I don’t think he was there. The place isn’t fancy by any means but it has a lot of heart.