Lakeside Congregation

We joined this congregation 3 years ago after 2 years of looking at every other congregation in the area. Every time we attended an event, members walked up to us, welcomed us and introduced themselves. It continues to this day.
This is not a group dripping in diamonds at any service. It’s a nice, haimish group of people (for the most part).
Rabbi Serotta is a mensch with a heart and the smartest guy in the room. He is very easy to talk to. Cantor Davis is also a very nice guy with an outstanding voice and the Director of Education is creative, encouraging and dedicated. About 350 families, great programs for adults and kids. It doesn’t get much better than this.
Still not sure? First and second year dues are reduced so if you decide it isn’t for you, you haven’t invested a ton. I encourage you to try it. You won’t be disappointed.

Cantor Michael Davis officiated my wedding on August 31 at the Field Museum, and did a beautiful job. The ceremony was the perfect length, and was super personal and meaningful. We live in California and so can’t speak to the quality of the synagogue itself, but I can say that Cantor Michael is really inspiring, a great Jewish educator… not to mention that he’s a great cantor with a spectacular voice.