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Synagogues and Jewish Community in Albany, New York
13 congregations in and around Albany, nearest first, measured from the center of the Albany eruv. Each links to its own website. Families here can also see the 5 Jewish day schools in or near Albany.
Congregations near Albany
- Temple Israel ReligionReform or Conservative0.1 mi
- Temple Israel of Albany ReligionReform or Conservative0.1 mi
- Congregation Shomray Torah0.2 mi
- Chabad of the Capital District0.4 mi
- Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob0.7 mi
- B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation ReligionReform0.7 mi
- University Heights Chabad0.9 mi
- Congregation Beth Emeth ReligionReform1.0 mi
- Congregation Ohav Shalom ReligionConservative1.2 mi
- Shabbos House Chabad Jewish Student Center2.7 mi
- Congregation Berith Sholom ReligionReform7 mi
- Temple Beth El of Troy ReligionReform or Conservative9 mi
- Temple Beth-El ReligionConservative9 mi
Missing a congregation, or something looks wrong? Tell us. Congregations that are a different religion from traditional Judaism (Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, or a Temple we have not matched to one) are tagged; all others are listed without a label.
Jewish day schools in or near Albany
- Hebrew Academy of the Capital District · K-8
- Maimonides Hebrew Day School · PK-12
- Bais Shlomo Zalmen Jewish Preschool · Grades: K - 8th
- Maimonides Hebrew Day School of the Capital District · Grades: PK - 12th
- Maimonides High School for Boys - Albany Mesivta · Grades: 9th - 12th
All schools, tuition by grade, local costs and homeschool rules for Albany →
Questions about Jewish life in Albany
How many synagogues are there in Albany, NY?
We list 13 congregations with a website within about 10 miles of the center of the Albany eruv. The list is nearest first and comes from our community database.
Is there an eruv in Albany?
We have an eruv on file for the Albany area, and distances on this page are measured from its center. Eruv status can change, so confirm with the congregation that maintains it before Shabbos.
Are there Jewish day schools near Albany?
Yes. We list 5 schools in or near Albany, with grades, tuition by grade and distance, on the Albany schools page.
Not sure which school fits?
Answer five questions about your child's grade, your location, and your community preferences — we'll show you the schools that match in Albany, New York.
Start the matching quiz →Related reading
- →Jewish School Tuition Assistance: Every Way to Pay LessState vouchers, tax-credit scholarships, Federation funds and school aid.
- →What Is a Jewish Day School?A plain-language guide for families new to Jewish education.
- →Types of Jewish SchoolsHow to tell the main types apart — Modern Orthodox, yeshivish, Chabad, pluralistic.
Data sourced from the federal NCES Private School Survey and IRS Form 990 filings where available. We do not publish street addresses, phone numbers, enrollment counts, or our internal classification data. Research methodology · Missing a school?