Rochester, NY

About This Community

Rochester, NY is home to a historic, thriving and growing Jewish community. The community is diverse, including Modern Orthodox, Sephardic, Yeshivish and Chabad shuls, but also tight-knit, non-judgmental and active: every week, there are a variety of social and educational events happening for folks of all ages, as well as many daily minyan options. From pre-kindergarten through high school, Rochester has excellent formal and informal Jewish educational opportunities that allow every child to blossom and become their best selves. In Rochester, we also have a state-of-the art Jewish Community Center, a very active Jewish Federation, and a full range of other Jewish organizations that encompass every aspect of Jewish life.

Life here is simple, hassle-free and inexpensive. You’ll never have to worry about traffic (really!), and you’ll rarely need to travel more than 20 minutes to get where you’re going. Job opportunities are plentiful, especially in the medical and high-tech fields. You can buy a lovely 4-bedroom house a few blocks from a shul for under $300,000. In beautiful Rochester, there is always something you can do with the family as you will be in close proximity to parks, lakes, hiking trails, museums and theaters.

If you are looking for a friendly, low-stress community where you will be part of a warm family, then we wholeheartedly invite you to visit us in Rochester! We’re ready to help you plan your move, and we will be happy to help you find great jobs, the perfect house, and everything else necessary for your success here.

Incentives:

  • Tuition & synagogue membership assistance

  • Real estate and job placement assistance

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Our Community Amenities

Education
Yeshiva Elementary Day School
Coed Boys Only Girls Only
Yeshiva High School
Boys Mesifta Girls Only
Post High School
Yeshiva Bais Medrash Pre Israel
Educational Resources
Funding Assistance
Extra Curricular Programs
NCSY Bnos Parent-Child Learning, Chill Zone
Religious Life
Chessed Organizations
Tomchei Shabbos
Kosher Food Availability
Kosher Store Kosher food widely available in local supermarket Kosher food is shipped in by order regularly Chalav Yisroel
Mikvah
Shabbos Mikvah within walking distance Mikvah within close driving distance
Nusach
Ashkenazic Ari
Other Resources
Eruv Vaad Harabonim
Kollel
Lakewood
Economics
Jobs Assistance Network Mass Transit Available
Taxes
State Income Tax for Highest Bracket 6%+
Retiree Amenities
Senior Housing (55+ / Assisted Living) Retiree Programs
Fair Participation
2017 Fair 2017
2024 Fair 2024
Congregation Beth Hakneses Hachodosh NY, Rochester, 19 Saint Regis Drive N
585-244-2740
Congregation Light Of Israel / Sephardic Center NY, Rochester, 1675 Monroe Avenue
585-271-5690
Congregation Beth Sholom of Rochester NY, Rochester, 1161 Monroe Ave
585-473-1625

Our Community Contacts

Rabbi Dov Winston rabbi@bethsholomrochester.org 585-473-1625
Rochester New Families Committee welcome@bethsholomrochester.org
NCSY Upstate New York
northeast@ncsy.org 646-459-5175