The Neshamah Institute Reviews

Rachel Kaplan 2025.11.25

     

Rabbi Amy and her entire staff at Neshamah Institute are incredibly professional, supportive, and dedicated to their students and families. Over the past year, my daughter had the pleasure of working with Lori to help her learn Hebrew for her Bat Mitzvah. As my daughter is a competitive dancer, Lori was beyond caring and flexible with her schedule to ensure Alexa practiced every week and was prepared for her service. Rabbi Amy treated us like family and we could not be happier with her patience and kindness she had for my daughter. Our guests were very impressed with the beautiful service Rabbi Amy helped create. Thank you from the Kaplan family!!!

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.11.26

Thank you Rachel! We loved sharing this milestone with your family! Big mazal tovs from all of us!

Mayya Fishman 2025.11.18

     

My wedding was wonderful. Rabbi Rader is the best!

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.11.18

Thank you Mayya! You were a beautiful bride and I love seeing you under the chuppah!

jessica evelson 2025.11.15

     

Since we joined The Neshama Institute we felt incredibly welcomed. Our son prepared his Bar Mitzvah here. Rabbi Rader , Jennifer, Carol, Shelly were all amazing and helped Lucas prepare for his special day! Keira was on top of everything as well as other staff at Neshama. We are incredibly thankful for everything!!

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.11.16

Thank you Jessica! It was so memorable to see Lucas on the bima! He was confident and full of joy :) I'm so thrilled to share Jewish life with your family.

Jill Hodes 2025.10.29

     

Neshamah is not only a religious school, but an entire Jewish family. We have absolutely loved the Jewish education as well as the services and programming. We will always feel grateful to have found this home.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.30

Thank you Jill! We're 3 for 3 with outstanding Bnai Mitzvah in your family. Thank you for sharing your family with us!

Ellen Davis 2025.10.27

     

Neshama is so special, and Rabbi Rader’s services are warm, meaningful and welcoming. My son and daughter in law were married by Rabbi Rader and she truly made the connection between them shine through so beautifully. My family looks forward to celebrating many more simchas and a wonderful spiritual future with Neshama!

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.28

What a beautiful couple and a wedding showered (just a few light rain drops) with so much love. Thank you for sharing this memorable day with me and our Neshamah community! Mazal tov!

Jennifer Cohen 2025.10.27

     

Neshamah Institute is a wonderful and inclusive place for learning about Jewish culture, traditions and theology. Rabbi Rader and the rest of the staff have created something truly special and serve the community in such a beautiful way. Both of our sons had the privilege of becoming a Bar Mitzvah under her guidance and we could not be more pleased to have chosen Neshamah as their home for carrying on such an important religious and cultural tradition. In chaotic times, the world needs more places of peace and learning like this!

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.28

Thank you Jennifer. It was an honor to study with your sons and share this meaningful experience with your family. We are grateful that families like yours make your Jewish home with our community.

Elan Klein 2025.10.27

     

Our son recently had his Bar Mitzvah with Rabbi Amy at the Neshamah Institute. The feedback that we received from family and friends is a testament to the amazing work she puts in to creating a learning environment that is both enriching and enjoyable for the student. Our attendees were impressed that our son was able to co-lead the service, read from the Torah, provide engaging and informative speeches on several topics, and recite the prayers. Our son also enjoyed his time participating in Hebrew School. So much so that he would like to volunteer at Neshamah now that his Bar Mitzvah studies are complete. We are grateful to Rabbi Amy and the whole Neshamah staff for creating a warm and supportive environment for our son and all of her students.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.28

Thank you so much Elan! Emerson was a true Jewish young man on the bima with so much poise and knowledge. We are thrilled he'll be back as a teen tutor with our younger students. Mazal tov to Emerson and your family!

Sandy Gerstein 2025.10.27

     

For over 16 years, the Neshamah Institute has been an important part of our family’s Jewish life. We followed Rabbi Amy Rader when she started Neshamah, and it immediately felt like home. Our son continued his Bar Mitzvah training with her, and watching him truly connect to it was amazing. When we went to Israel for his Bar Mitzvah, Rabbi Rader (and her son!) joined us to tour, and she officiated at the Kotel. It was such a beautiful and meaningful experience for all of us. Over the years, we have celebrated so much with Neshamah: High Holidays, Sukkot, Neshamah Mamas, monthly Shabbat, Beach Shabbat, Mitzvah projects, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and more. My parents and in-laws have been involved for over 15 years, and have brought many of their friends into the Neshamah fold as well. The people here don’t feel like a congregation. It feels like family. Rabbi Rader has been there for us through the happiest celebrations and the hardest times. She officiated memorials for my grandparents, helped celebrate our 25th anniversary, my parents’ 60th, and so many birthdays and simchas. I’ve never felt such a personal connection to a rabbi or a Jewish community. The Neshamah Institute is truly our Jewish home. It’s where we feel connected, supported, and surrounded by people who care. We are so grateful to be part of this community.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.27

thank YOU Sandy! You have been instrumental in building Neshamah and guiding our mission to be an open door Jewish home for people of all backgrounds. We're so thrilled to share all of Jewish life with your family.

Marion Malkin Taub 2025.10.24

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It is a unique congregation in South Florida. Rabbi Amy is welcoming. We meet for Shabbat 6 times a year. We have dinner and listen to Rabbi’s sermon. We have attended High Holiday services for several years. It is inspiring. The choir is wonderful. All in all it is an enriching experience.

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Stacey Labell 2025.10.21

     

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We can’t say enough wonderful things about Neshamah and Rabbi Rader. From the moment we first walked in, we were welcomed with open arms and genuine kindness. The community is warm, inclusive, and truly feels like family. Rabbi Rader is compassionate, inspiring, and always takes the time to connect personally with everyone. The services are meaningful, the programs are engaging, and there’s a real sense of belonging here. We feel so grateful to have found such a special spiritual home.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.21

Thank you Stacey! I'm so grateful your family is part of our community. It's incredible to see your kids growing up!

Maxine Ofsowitz 2025.10.16

     

The entire service was wonderful, and the rabbi’s message was both insightful and engaging. The Yizkor (Memorial) Service was conducted with great empathy and beauty, allowing each family or individual to come forward and recite the names of their departed loved ones in remembrance. Everything was handled with care and reverence, creating a deeply meaningful experience. General organization was excellent, the choir sang beautifully, and security was also provided, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.17

Thank you Maxine! It's been so wonderful sharing B'nai Mitzvah and Shabbat with your family. We're so grateful for your active participation!

Jaime Bueller 2025.10.16

     

The high holidays were such a warm and inviting experience. I’m looking forward to being part of the future, Shabbat services and holidays.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.16

Thank you Jaime! It was great to start the new year with you!

shelley katz 2025.10.15

     

The Neshamah Institute is a community filled with kindness, purpose, and shared values. It’s a place where learning, and genuine care come together in the most meaningful way. From the inspiring leadership & dedicated staff to the warm and welcoming families, every person contributes to creating a community that feels like home. There’s a real sense of connection here, where everyone is valued, supported, and celebrated.I feel grateful to be part of such a beautiful community.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.16

Thank you Shelley! You have been a valuable member of our community since the very beginning!

SVETLANA KISLIN 2025.10.15

     

Rabbi Amy Rader’s Neshamah Institute congregation has been a part of all my family’s milestones. From teaching our daughters Torah and officiating their Bat Mitzvahs to the difficult times such as my mother’s passing, through it all Rabbi Rader shows compassion, commitment and great knowledge. Rabbi Rader’s faith naturally envelopes and engages all those around her. We look forward to the High Holy Days with the entire Neshamah community. We feel truly fortunate to have Neshamah, the wonderful music of the Soulmates, and Rabbi Amy Rader as our lifelong Rabbi.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.16

Thank you Lana! I'm so grateful to know your family and to share Jewish life with all of you!

Andrew Reiss 2025.10.15

     

Rabbi Amy Rader and the team at Neshamah consistently provide a welcoming and uplifting and accessible service and total atmosphere in all of the programming. We have been participating with Neshamah for over a decade and feel very comfortable with our Jewish home for community and engagement. Thank you for being there for us!!

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.16

Thank you Andrew! We've been together for so many meaningful life moments - we're so grateful to share it all with you. Thank you for making Neshamah your Jewish home.

Hudson Kodsi 2025.10.15

     

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.15

Thanks Hudson! So good to see at High Holy Days. Have a great year :)

Tracy Sltoff 2025.10.15

     

A warm, welcoming Jewish community.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.15

Thanks Tracy - we loved seeing you and starting the new year together!

Laurence Shear 2025.10.15

     

Neshamah high holidays services were wonderful as usual. Rabbi Amy and all the uplifting music create such a warm and wonderful environment. It's a such a great way to start the new year.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.15

Thanks Laurence! We love sharing the holidays with you! Shanah Tovah!

Jennie Zukerberg 2025.10.15

     

We always enjoy the services at Neshamah. Rabbi Amy is warm and welcoming, the Cantor and Soulmates bring a sense of fun and spirituality and the staff is always so friendly. The sermons always hit home and give you so much to think about. We look forward to coming every year.

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.15

Thanks Jennie! You and Mark are important members of our Neshamah family. Wishing you a wonderful new year!

Elana Hilf 2025.10.14

     

We absolutely love and adore the Neshamah Institute! From the incredible leadership of Rabbi Amy Rader, who has had the special honor of guiding both of our sons through their Bar Mitzvahs, to the entire team that makes every experience meaningful - this community truly feels like family. From Hebrew School and Bar Mitzvah prep to Beach Shabbats and holiday services, Neshamah offers something for everyone - every age, every stage, every heart. It’s the most inclusive, kind, and genuinely caring Jewish community in Boca Raton. We’re so grateful for everything Neshamah does to nurture and continue our family’s Jewish journey. We adore each and every person who helps make this such a loving, welcoming home for all. 🩵

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Reply from The Neshamah Institute 2025.10.15

Thanks Elana! Your boys' Bnai Mitzvah were so memorable! Thank you for sharing Jewish life with our Neshamah community.