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Synagogues and Jewish Community in Fairfax, Virginia
9 congregations in and around Fairfax, nearest first, measured from the center of the Fairfax eruv. Each links to its own website. Families here can also see the 9 Jewish day schools in or near Fairfax.
Congregations near Fairfax
- Chabad Lubavitch0.2 mi
- Congregation Olam Tikvah0.4 mi
- Chabad Tysons Jewish Center5 mi
- Temple Rodef Shalom ReligionReform or Conservative7 mi
- Temple B'nai Shalom ReligionReform or Conservative7 mi
- Kol Ami: Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community ReligionReconstructionist8 mi
- Congregation Etz Hayim ReligionConservative9 mi
- Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington9 mi
- Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation10 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 Fairfax
- Gesher Jewish Day School · PK-8
- Congregation Etz Hayim · about 9 mi
- Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's · about 15 mi · PK-8
- Charles E Smith Jewish Day School · about 16 mi · PK-12
- Torah School of Greater Washington · about 16 mi · K-6
- Yeshiva of Greater Washington Girls Division · about 16 mi · 7-12
- Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School - Lower School · about 17 mi · Grades: K - 6th
- Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Upper School Campus · about 18 mi · Grades: 7th - 12th
All schools, tuition by grade, local costs and homeschool rules for Fairfax →
Questions about Jewish life in Fairfax
How many synagogues are there in Fairfax, VA?
We list 9 congregations with a website within about 10 miles of the center of the Fairfax eruv. The list is nearest first and comes from our community database.
Is there an eruv in Fairfax?
We have an eruv on file for the Fairfax 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 Fairfax?
Yes. We list 9 schools in or near Fairfax, with grades, tuition by grade and distance, on the Fairfax 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 Fairfax, Virginia.
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?