Synagogues in Walking Distance to the Tel Aviv Beach

By Solomon Wiesen, TLV Beaches. Last reviewed October 2026.

Staying by the sea and looking for a minyan? These are the synagogues within walking distance of the Tel Aviv beaches, from the port in the north to Old Jaffa in the south. Most are Orthodox, and prayer times change with the season and with Shabbat and holidays, so call or check each synagogue’s own page before you go. Where we could not confirm a detail, we say so or leave it out.

Chabad (Habad) Tel Aviv Nord

• Operating Times: Shabbat services and daily prayers; visit their local branch for precise timings.
• Address: 24 Yermiyahou, Tel Aviv-Yafo
• Phone Number: +058-750-0720
• Directions: On Yirmiyahu Street by the Tel Aviv Port, a few minutes’ walk from Metzitzim Beach.
• Social Media Page: Check Chabad International for updates.

בית הכנסת הסלוניקאי

• Year Founded: Established in 1936 by Jewish dockworkers from Salonica, Greece, who worked at the newly constructed Tel Aviv Port.
• Operating Times: Daily services are held; typically, morning prayers begin around sunrise, and evening services vary with the seasons.
• Address: Located near the Tel Aviv Port area, specifically at 47 Mekor Hayim Street, Tel Aviv.
• Directions from Tel Aviv Beach: From the Tel Aviv promenade, walk or take a short ride north to the Tel Aviv Port area. Mekor Hayim Street is a few blocks inland from the waterfront.
• Historical Fact: The synagogue is notable for its two Torah scrolls with long histories: one is over 400 years old, originating from Baghdad and written on deer skin, and the other was crafted in Italy about 200 years ago and survived the Holocaust. The synagogue also has a blue silk curtain, believed to be 300 years old and originating from Greece or Italy

Tel Aviv North Central Synagogue (126)

• Operating Times: Open for Shabbat and holiday services. Daily minyan has been implemented as of November 2024.
• Address: 126 Ben Yehuda street.
• Phone Number: 054-744-3420
• Directions: Located near central Tel Aviv, 5 minutes from the beach.
• Historical Fact: This Tel Aviv synagogue serves as a local hub for traditional and community-driven prayer gatherings.

Yehezkel Synagogue

• Operating Times: Regular Shabbat and daily prayer services; hours vary.
• Address: Arnon 2.
• Directions: Make a left onto Gordon and then head down to the beach!

Ichud Shivat Tsiyon Synagogue

• Operating Times: Open for Shabbat and Jewish festivals; call ahead for details.
• Address: 86 Ben Yehuda street.
• Directions: Walk down Gordon street until you hit the Tel Aviv beaches!
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The Tel Aviv International Synagogue (Beit El)

• Year Founded: 1936
• Operating Times: Morning and evening services daily; Shabbat schedules are available online.
• Address: Frishman St 23, Tel Aviv-Yafo
• Phone Number: +972-3-529-9111
• Directions: A 5-minute walk from the beach, located near popular hotels and eateries.
• Social Media Page: Facebook Page
• Historical Fact: This synagogue is famous for its inclusive environment, offering English services and welcoming Jewish travelers from all over the world.

Beit Knesset Mishkan Tov

• Operating Times: Shabbat-focused with limited weekday services.
• Address: Tverya 5.
• Directions: Walk south on Daniel Street until you hit Tel Aviv beaches.

JTLV: Your Home Away From Home

• Year Founded: Recent addition to Tel Aviv’s religious landscape, catering to international visitors.
• Operating Times: Friday night and Shabbat morning services; social events also hosted.
• Address: 22 Allenby
• Directions: Located centrally on 22 Allenby, minutes from the beachfront.
• Social Media Page: Active presence on Facebook and Instagram (@JTLVIsrael).
• Google Maps Link: Provided here.

The Great Synagogue

• Year Founded: 1926
• Operating Times: Services held daily.
• Address: Allenby St 110, Tel Aviv-Yafo
• Directions: From the Tel Aviv beach, walk or take a short bus ride to Allenby Street.
• Historical Fact: Designed by Yehuda Magidovitch and completed in 1926, this Orthodox synagogue was remodeled in 1969. A restoration that began in 2016 is due to finish in 2027; in the meantime daily services are held in a smaller synagogue on the lower level.

Chabad on the Coast – Tel Aviv

• Address: 16 Hevron Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, according to the center’s own website (older listings give 18 Bar Kochba Street, so confirm before you walk over).
• Phone Number: +972 54-808-6420.
• Operating Times: The center’s website lists Shacharit at 8:00 from Sunday to Thursday and Shabbat morning services at 10:00. Confirm before you go.
• Directions from Tel Aviv Beach: About a 10-minute walk inland from the Frishman and Bograshov beaches.
• Listing: Chabad on the Coast on Chabad.org
• Historical Fact: Known for its welcoming environment, this Chabad center caters particularly to young professionals, hosting Shabbat dinners, Torah classes, and communal events designed to connect locals and international visitors.

Central Synagogue of Zion

• Year Founded: We could not confirm the founding year.
• Operating Times: Services available daily, including significant holiday schedules.
• Directions: Walkable from the Tel Aviv promenade along Allenby Street.
• Google Maps Link: Available here.

Beit Knesset Olim Luv – Jaffa (בית הכנסת עולי לוב – יפו העתיקה)

• Year Founded: The synagogue of Old Jaffa’s Libyan Jewish community; we could not confirm the founding year.
• Operating Times: Shabbat and high holiday services, as well as periodic community gatherings.
• Address: Mazal Dagim St 2, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6803621 Adjacent to Old Jaffa’s cobblestone streets.
• Google Maps Link: Map
• Historical Fact: Serves as a reminder of the Libyan Jewish diaspora’s contribution to Israel’s spiritual landscape.

Synagogue Ohel Israel

• Year Founded: We could not confirm the founding year.
• Operating Times: Typically, the synagogue is active during daily prayer times, including Shacharit (morning), Mincha (afternoon), and Maariv (evening). Check with the synagogue directly for specific schedules.
• Address: 159 Ben Yehuda, Tel Aviv, Israel.
• Phone Number: +972-3-560-4886.
• Directions from Tel Aviv Beach: 5 minutes walking west toward the beach.
• Historical Fact: See the synagogue’s listing on Totally Jewish Travel for prayer times.

Sources: Wikipedia on the Great Synagogue, the websites of Chabad on the Coast and the 126 Ben Yehuda synagogue, and the map listings linked in each entry. Founding years and prayer times that we could not confirm have been removed. Checked October 2026.

Solomon Wiesen

Solomon (Shlomo) Wiesen is the author and photographer behind TLV Beaches. Originally from New York, he moved to Israel in 2011 and lives in Tel Aviv, a short walk from Frishman and Bograshov beaches. Every guide on the site is written from the beach, with more than 200 of his own photos of the Tel Aviv coast. He works in marketing, SEO and startups.