Shuls, Synagogues & Minyanim Worldwide

goKosher's global directory of shuls, synagogues and minyanim helps Jewish travelers find a place to daven wherever they go. Search by city or country, filter by nusach — Ashkenaz, Sefard, Sephardic/Mizrachi, Ari, Carlebach or Temani — and see contact details, service times and Shabbat information at a glance. Whether you're planning a business trip, a family vacation, a Shabbat away or a full kosher itinerary, our directory covers the major Jewish centers of the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, Latin America and beyond, plus the smaller communities in Asia, Africa and the emerging destinations of the Gulf. Every listing is curated by the goKosher team so travelers can plan with confidence.

How to find a shul or minyan near you

Enter a city, region or country in the search bar and goKosher will surface nearby shuls and synagogues. Each listing shows the community's nusach, street address, phone number and website where available, so you can quickly confirm a weekday Shacharit, Mincha or Maariv minyan, a Kabbalat Shabbat service or Shabbat morning davening. For travelers we recommend contacting the shul directly before you arrive — minyan schedules shift with the seasons, chagim and local Shabbat times, especially outside the largest Jewish population centers. In some smaller cities the only weekday minyan may be a rotating one at the local Chabad House; in others, several long-established shuls run daily minyanim throughout the day. The directory is designed to help you sort through those options before you land.

Understanding nusach and community type

The nusach of a shul tells you which liturgical tradition is used. Ashkenaz communities follow the German and Eastern European rite as codified by the Rema and later Ashkenazi authorities. Sefard, in the Ashkenazi context, blends Ashkenazi structure with Chassidic liturgical influence and became the standard nusach of much of Eastern European Chassidus. Sephardic/Mizrachi shuls follow the traditions of Jewish communities from Spain, Portugal, North Africa, the Balkans and the wider Middle East, with regional variants like Moroccan, Tunisian, Iraqi, Persian, Yemenite and Syrian rites. Nusach HaAri is the liturgy developed by the Arizal in Tzfat, adopted by Chabad and much of the broader Chassidic world. Carlebach minyanim aren't a separate nusach so much as a musical style — warm, melody-rich services in the tradition of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, layered over an Ashkenaz or Sefard base. Temani (Yemenite) communities preserve one of the oldest continuous liturgical traditions, with Baladi and Shami variants and a distinct Torah cantillation. Choosing a shul that matches your nusach — or trying one that doesn't — is part of what makes davening while traveling meaningful.

Weekday minyanim, Shabbat services and zmanim

Most established shuls run at least a Shacharit minyan on weekdays, and many run Mincha-Maariv in the late afternoon. In large Jewish population centers like Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, Lakewood, Brooklyn, London-Stamford Hill, Antwerp and Bnei Brak, minyanim run essentially around the clock. In smaller communities you may have one weekday minyan a day; in remote ones only on Shabbat. For Shabbat, be sure to check Kabbalat Shabbat, Shacharit and Mincha times separately — many shuls hold Mincha well before Shabbat itself begins so travelers should confirm. Use goKosher's Shabbat times page to look up candle-lighting, Shabbat start and Havdalah for your destination before you finalize your davening plan.

Shul etiquette for travelers

A few notes for guests. Dress modestly — a suit or shirt-and-trousers for men, a modest dress or skirt for women, and a head covering where appropriate; some communities are stricter than others. Enter quietly during silent Amidah or Torah reading, sit in the back rather than in a seat that looks reserved (many are), and let the gabbai know you are a guest — hosting travelers for a Kiddush, an aliyah or a Shabbat meal is one of the great mitzvahs of the Jewish world, and small communities in particular will often go out of their way to include you. In Sephardic and Chassidic communities, minhagim may differ from what you're used to (piyyutim, order of prayers, wrapping tefillin over the sleeve or not, and so on) — follow along respectfully and ask if you're unsure. Photography inside a shul, especially on Shabbat, is essentially always prohibited.

Planning a full Shabbat: shul, meals and walking-distance stay

The single most important logistical decision for a Shabbat away is where you sleep, because you'll be walking from there to shul and to any meals. goKosher makes this easier by connecting shul listings with nearby kosher restaurants, kosher hotels, kosher-friendly vacation rentals and Chabad Houses. In some cities (Miami Beach, Golders Green, the 17th arrondissement of Paris, the Marais, Antwerp's Jewish Quarter, Manhattan's Upper West Side, Jerusalem's Rechavia or Katamon) the whole kosher infrastructure — shul, restaurants, hotel — sits within a few walkable blocks. In smaller communities, contact the shul or the local Chabad in advance: many are happy to arrange Shabbat hospitality, a home-cooked meal or a place to stay within walking distance for travelers who ask. For Shabbat morning specifically, plan to arrive 10-20 minutes into the service; most shuls start Shacharit early but the main community arrives at Torah reading.

Chagim, weekday chesed and beyond

On Yamim Tovim — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Pesach, Shavuot — many shuls open early and run extra services (Selichot, Yizkor, Hoshanot, Simchat Torah hakafot, Tikkun Leil Shavuot, Seder night). In smaller communities, the local Chabad House is often the anchor for chagim. Beyond davening, shuls are the gateway to a community's chesed infrastructure — from bikur cholim to Tomchei Shabbos to eruv committees — and are often the best first point of contact if you need practical help on a trip.

All shul listings on goKosher are curated by our team and updated on a rolling basis. Rabbis, shul administrators and community members can add or update a shul listing for free to help travelers find your community. If you spot outdated information — a changed minyan time, a moved address, a website that no longer works — please let us know so we can keep the directory reliable for the next Jewish traveler passing through.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a shul or minyan near me?

Enter a city, region or country in the search field on the Shuls & Synagogues page. goKosher lists shuls, synagogues and minyanim worldwide with contact details, nusach and, where available, service times so you can confirm a weekday or Shabbat minyan before you arrive.

What nusach filters are supported?

You can filter shuls by Ashkenaz, Sefard, Sephardic/Mizrachi, Nusach HaAri (Chabad/Chassidic), Carlebach and Temani. This helps travelers find a community whose liturgical tradition matches their own.

Can I find a Shabbat minyan and Shabbat meals through goKosher?

Yes. Alongside shuls, goKosher lists Chabad Houses, kosher restaurants, kosher hotels and kosher-friendly vacation rentals nearby, plus local Shabbat times, so you can plan davening, meals and where to stay within walking distance.

How do I add or update a shul on goKosher?

Rabbis, shul administrators and community members can add or update a shul listing for free via the Join / List Your Business page. Every submission is reviewed by the goKosher team before going live.