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Synagogues and Jewish Community in Rochester, New York
17 congregations in and around Rochester, nearest first, measured from the center of the Rochester eruv. Each links to its own website. Families here can also see the 5 Jewish day schools in or near Rochester.
Congregations near Rochester
- Congregation Beth Hakneses Hachodosh0.1 mi
- Light of Israel0.1 mi
- Chabad of Rochester0.5 mi
- Temple B'rith Kodesh ReligionReform or Conservative0.6 mi
- 50 New Rochester Families0.6 mi
- Congregation Beth Sholom0.6 mi
- Temple Beth David ReligionReform or Conservative1.0 mi
- Temple Beth El ReligionReform or Conservative1.1 mi
- Yeshiva of Rochester, Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York TIUNY1.1 mi
- Congregation Shema Yisrael1.4 mi
- Temple Emanu-El ReligionReform or Conservative2.3 mi
- Temple Sinai ReligionReform or Conservative2.3 mi
- Chabad House - Rohr Center for Jewish Life at the University of Rochester3 mi
- Petah Tikvah Church3 mi
- Chabad of Pittsford4 mi
- Chabad at RIT7 mi
- Congregation Etz Chaim ReligionReform7 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 Rochester
- Hillel Community Day School · PK-5
- Ora Academy · 9-12
- Talmudical Institute of Upstate Ny · 9-12
- Bais Shlomo Zalmen Jewish Preschool · Grades: K - 8th
- Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York · Grades: 9th - 12th
All schools, tuition by grade, local costs and homeschool rules for Rochester →
Questions about Jewish life in Rochester
How many synagogues are there in Rochester, NY?
We list 17 congregations with a website within about 10 miles of the center of the Rochester eruv. The list is nearest first and comes from our community database.
Is there an eruv in Rochester?
We have an eruv on file for the Rochester 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 Rochester?
Yes. We list 5 schools in or near Rochester, with grades, tuition by grade and distance, on the Rochester 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 Rochester, 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?