Testimonials

We love being members of the synagogue.  Rabbi and Chaish Mentz have created a warm and welcoming spiritual home for our family.  Our lives are being enriched by the many educational opportunities such as Juda and adult programming.  We have also loved connecting with other Jewish families in north Georgia. Rabbi Mentz will lead our synagogue and congregation to a bright future, and we love having an opportunity to help participate and shape that future. ~ The Melcher Family

Congregation Beth Israel has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, that provides unequalled educational and religious opportunities for all.  Rabbi and Rebbetzin Mentz are very knowledgeable and energetic – inspiring our Synagogue with focus and a solid vision for our future. We feel so very fortunate to be a part of this wonderful    Shul. ~ The Anderson Family 

We love being member of the synagogue because of the community the Rabbi and rebbetzon have created and brought together.  Plus our son loves Juda. It is more than the traditional Hebrew school I grew up in. It is hands-on and interactive.  We look forward to being apart of more blessings and growth to come. ~ The Brown Family

We love being members of the synagogue because gives us a place to connect to our Judaism right here, in Forsyth County. And we love Rabbi Mentz; he is very kind and down to earth. We are lucky to have Rabbi Mentz and to be a part of this growing community! ~ The Levi Family

We love being part of the synagogue because it brings the Jews of Forsyth and nearby counties together to celebrate holidays, keep traditions and give our children a sense of identity and belonging. It’s a great place to meet new people and see old friends. We are very grateful to Chaish and Rabbi Mentz for all they do to create a community and make it last. ~ The Mazor Family

We Love being members of Congregation Beth Israel because we have met many new people since joining the temple and really enjoy the education that Rabbi has given us. It is so nice to be involved with such a warm and inviting group. ~ The Lipman Family

We love being part of the synagogue with Jewish Forsyth, where Rabbi Mentz is so inspiring and the congregation is friendly and vibrant! ~  The Cabot Family

A very,very wonderful chapter has recently unfolded for us. Congregation Beth Israel! We’ve had many “Ah-Ha” moments with our terrific Rabbi & Rebittzzen Mentz who are helping us learn about the “whys” & “”where fors”of ourJewish Heritage. Their clarity and enthusiasm are warm ,welcoming & inspiring. It’s thrilling to be part of CBI, enjoy the fabulous JLI classes and begin new friendships ,old wisdom, traditions & simchas. Many thanks to each of you for your smiles ,stories & sharing our new chapter together “Up in Cumming”!! Be well~ Onnie & Ronnie Stark

We love being a member of the synagogue because we find that the Rabbi and his vision of the future of Congregation Beth Israel is something we want to be a part of from the ground floor to the full fruition. Everyone we have met at CBI is so down to earth and welcoming! We immediately felt accepted as members and as family to the congregation. We are so happy we are now part of the SBI family! ~ The Granit Family

We love being a member of the synagogue because we love being a part of the community and enjoy getting to know everyone as the shul grows. Congregation Beth Israel has been a huge part of our kids Jewish education(JUDA) and they are embracing what is means to be a Jew.  The Rabbi and Chaish are so welcoming.  As a family we feel that this is where we belong and are finally at a shul where each congregant is warm, caring and genuinely interested in each other.  This is what a community is all about. The opportunities that are offered to us for learning and growing are abundant.  We are looking forward to being a part of the growth of Congregation Beth Israel and sharing in all of their successes as they build a Jewish Mecca in North GA. ~ The Cohn Family

We love being a member of the synagogue because we value the spirituality and community that Levi and Chaish Bring to the north side. Being part of a “start up” is so important to our future generations!  ~ The Margow Family