Since its founding in 1934, our historic landmark Tel Aviv synagogue has been an ideal center for the Jewish life of Sabras and Olim living in the neighborhood, as Hebrew and English speakers are welcome in our diverse international synagogue community.

On the occasion of Tel Aviv’s 100th anniversary, Jewish Action explores religious life in one of Israel’s most secular cities. Tel Aviv’s centennial celebrations are in full swing, with parades, concerts, lectures, fireworks and museum exhibitions being held throughout the city.

The city is home to 450 synagogues, as well as 900 kosher restaurants that operate under the supervision of the Tel Aviv Religious Council. International congregations are concentrated around Ben Yehudah Street; Sephardic synagogues are located mostly in the city’s southern part, while most Ashkenazi communities are in the north.

Sep 28, 2023 · Young religious Zionist families collaborate to move en masse to locations chosen by political leaders behind the scenes. Just like Jewish settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories and...

Dec 11, 2013 · Although Israel has become well-known for its religious-secular divide, with few active streams of liberal Judaism, Tel Aviv—long the defiantly secular counterpart to religious Jerusalem—is a...

A new “traditional” lifestyle has developed in Tel Aviv: young men and women from all across the country, who grew up in religious families and moved to the city to live alongside Diaspora immigrants who sought to preserve communal life, particularly on Shabbat and holidays.

From its inception until today, religious communities have played a key role in the story of Tel Aviv. Some of its earliest neighborhoods were built by religious pioneers; Shabazi and Kerem HaTeimanim by Yemenite Jews, and Neve Tzedek by the Chassidic Shalom Rokach.

Category Sacred and religious sites - 5 places in Tel Aviv: 1. St. Peter's Church, 2. Immanuel Church, 3. Hechal Yehuda Synagogue, 4. Great Synagogue, 5. Shalom Meir Tower.

Jan 21, 2025 · Jews represent the vast majority of Tel Aviv’s population. Tel Aviv’s Jewish populace is considered to be largely secular, although a significant minority is religious. Arabs—mainly Muslims, as well as a number of Christians—account for a very …

Nov 29, 2023 · Visiting Tel Aviv’s synagogues can be an interesting experience both as a tourist and Ole-Hadash. One of Israel’s oldest Jewish cities and among the largest tourist attraction, finding a friendly synagogue out of all the numerous options is easy and fun.