Where to Pray in Tel Aviv over Shabbat and the Festivals?
There are a wide range of Synagogues to pray at over Shabbat and the Festivals in Tel Aviv. It really depends on what you are looking for and the type of cultural experience you appreciate and enjoy. You will find that Tel Aviv is able to cater for everyone. Even if you aren’t religious or Jewish, it’s really worth visiting a Synagogue to get to meet the natives and gain a deeper understanding of the culture of Tel Aviv.
These Synagogues and communities function throughout the year and have special activities over the Festivals.
1) Yakar Tel Aviv:
You can find out what’s going on on their Facebook Page
Address: 6 Yericho Street, Tel Aviv
Modern Orthodox, mix of Israeli and Anglo’s. Excellent classes and programs throughout the year.
2) The TAIS (Tel Aviv International Synagogue):
You can find out what’s going on on their Facebook Page
Address: 23 Frishman Street, Tel Aviv
Well run programs throughout the year run by Rabbi Ariel Ariel Konstantyn from the US. The leading community for young English speakers in the Tel Aviv area.
3) 126 Ben Yehudah:
You can find out what’s going on on their Facebook Page
Address: 126 Ben Yehudah Street, Tel Aviv
North Central Synagogue Jewish Community Center of Tel Aviv.
Modern Orthodox. Young Olim and Israelis. A popular place for young people to hang out and meet new people.
4) Ichud Olam:
Address: 2 Smolenskin Street, corner of Ben Yehudah, Tel Aviv
Well established and popular services and programs for Israelis and Olim.
5) Tel Aviv Minyan Shivyoni (Egalitarian Service):
Young Olim and Israelis. More liberal and free thinking environment.
Check out their Facebook Page
Address: 88 Bugroshov Street, Tel Aviv
6) Yachad Tel Aviv Zeitlin Street:
Open to all: Orthodox, Liberal and non-affiliated
Check out their Facebook Page
7) Chabad Center of Tel Aviv:
Chabad Centers in Tel Aviv always have interesting people, events, classes and praying.
Address: 16 Baalei Melacha Street, Tel Aviv
8) The White City Community:
A well run community that arranges events and meals throughout the year, including the High Holidays.
Scroll through their Facebook Page
9) The Goren Shul:
Address: 20 Modigliani Street, Tel Aviv
Modern Orthodox, mainly Israelis. Nice mix of tradition and modernity.
Join their Facebook Page to find out what’s going on.
10) Rosh Yehudi:
Address: 54 Bar Kochba Street, Tel Aviv
Mainly younger Israelis and Olim. Fun and exploring type atmosphere.
Join their Facebook Page
Wherever you decide to go and pray whilst you are in Tel Aviv, make sure you enjoy yourselves and have a meaningful Tel Aviv experience. The more spiritual side of Tel Aviv, is also important to experiencing Tel Aviv and getting to know the natives and culture.