Jacksonville, FL

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About This Community

Jacksonville is a vibrant Torah and Halacha-based community in Northeast Florida with a low cost of living and high quality of life. The city features the amenities of an established metro area nestled within a quaint, small-town atmosphere. Driving distance to major cities, Jacksonville is just two hours from Orlando and five hours to Miami and Atlanta.

The community hosts two warm, welcoming synagogues: Etz Chaim and Chabad. Etz Chaim offers daily minyanim and learning for all ages and levels, as well as housing a mikvah. Programs include daf yomi, family events and guest speakers. Chabad provides daily minyanim, community Shabbos meals and women and men's mikvahs. Jacksonville’s Orthodox day school, Torah Academy, serves students from preschool through 12th grade. School vouchers are available for low-income families and children with special needs. A state-of-the-art community center, the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA), hosts a fitness center and cultural events..

With no state or city taxes, Jacksonville is a very affordable choice for young Jewish families. A variety of housing options include apartments, townhomes and single-family homes. The starting price of a 3-4 bedroom house is anywhere from $250,000 to $375,000, with average property taxes of $3000/year. Rent is also affordable, with a 3-bedroom apartment starting at $1500/month.

Job opportunities range from finance and medicine to the military. The city has light traffic, with an average commute of 25 minutes. Major medical centers include Mayo Clinic, UF Health System and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Retirees can enjoy independent living at the Coves or extra care at River Garden Nursing Home next door.

Jacksonville is home to the St. Johns River and the largest urban park system in the country. Residents enjoy exploring the beaches and parks during Jacksonville’s mild winters, with temperatures in the 40’s-60’s.

Find out more at www.jacksonvillejewish.com!

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Our Community Amenities

Education
Yeshiva Elementary Day School
Coed
Yeshiva High School
Girls Only
Post High School
Yeshiva Bais Medrash Pre Israel Yeshiva Bais Medrash Post Israel Yeshiva Girls Seminary
Extra Curricular Programs
NCSY Boys and girls learning programs for day school students
Religious Life
Chessed Organizations
Bikur Cholim
Kosher Dining
Dairy Restaurants Meat Restaurants
Kosher Food Availability
Kosher food widely available in local supermarket Chalav Yisroel
Mikvah
Shabbos Mikvah within walking distance
Minyanim
Daily Minyanim (Shacharis/Mincha/Maariv) Available
Nusach
Ashkenazic Sefardic Ari
Other Resources
Eruv
Kollel
Kollel Unaffiliated
Economics
Taxes
State Income Tax for Highest Bracket 0%
Low Property Tax Rate Low Corporate Tax
Retiree Amenities
Senior Housing (55+ / Assisted Living)
Fair Participation
2013 Fair 2013
2015 Fair 2015
2022 Fair 2022

Contact Us

Emily Rosenbaum jaxjewishcommunity@gmail.com (904) 524-4336
David Jason (718) 710-1191
Breindy Lazor bwlazor@yahoo.com (917) 680-5547
Joey and Rachel Shyken jaxjewishcommunity@gmail.com (402) 689-7247
Etz Chaim Synagogue FL, Jacksonville, 10167 San Jose Blvd.
904-262-3565
Chabad Of Jacksonville FL, Jacksonville, 10129 Haley Rd
904-262-6641