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Silver Spring, MD

About This Community

Welcome to Downtown Silver Spring! We are located 2 miles north of Washington D.C.
We have a diverse community where people come from different backgrounds and yet everyone can feel at home together in our daily and Shabbos minyanim. Torah is at the heart of our community, and we are known for being open, welcoming, and truly appreciative of the different strengths each person brings.
Our community is a rich mix of people, full of warmth and welcome for everyone who walks through the door.
Visitors praise our hospitality. New members will often have meal invites for the following week after their first Shabbos at shul. Visitors praise the members for their hachnasat orchim
In our community we have
2 Kosher grocery stores, and many grocery stores with plenty of kosher options
Nearby shopping centers
Easy access to Washington DC Metro System
20+ Kosher Restaurants
4 K-12th Grade Jewish Day Schools
2 Jewish preschools
Parks, green space and outdoor recreation

Come visit our neighborhood and enjoy our close knit community with big city energy and amenities.

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Our Community Amenities

Education
Yeshiva Elementary Day School
CoedBoys OnlyGirls Only
Yeshiva High School
CoedBoys MesiftaGirls Only
Post High School
Yeshiva Bais Medrash Pre IsraelYeshiva Bais Medrash Post Israel
Educational Resources
School Programs
Extra Curricular Programs
Sports LeaguesNCSY
Religious Life
Chessed Organizations
Tomchei ShabbosBikur Cholim
Kosher Dining
Dairy RestaurantsMeat Restaurants
Kosher Food Availability
Kosher StoreKosher food widely available in local supermarketKosher food is shipped in by order regularlyChalav Yisroel
Mikvah
Shabbos Mikvah within walking distanceMikvah within close driving distance
Minyanim
Daily Minyanim (Shacharis/Mincha/Maariv) Available
Nusach
Ashkenazic
Other Resources
EruvVaad Harabonim
Kollel
Torah Um TzionKollel Unaffiliated
Economics
Jobs Assistance NetworkMass Transit Available
Taxes
State Income Tax for Highest Bracket 1-6%
Low Property Tax Rate
Retiree Amenities
Senior Housing (55+ / Assisted Living)Retiree KollelApartments - within walking distance of an Orthodox synagogueHomes of 1 level (Ranch-style, no stairs) - within walking distance of an Orthodox synagogueTownhouses - within walking distance of an Orthodox synagogueDisability/senior transitGeriatric medical servicesCommunity-based senior services
Fair Participation
2026 Fair 2026
Silver Spring Jewish Center1401 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
301-649-4425, 301-326-4428
Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah9001 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
301-587-8252
Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington1132 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
301-593-4465
Young Israel Of White Oak11470 Oak Leaf Drive, Silver Spring, MD
3015935154
Southeast Hebrew Congregation10900 Lockwood Drive, Silver Spring, MD
301-593-2120
Blair Minyan (Of Beth Sholom)1220 E West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD
(301) 650-4021
Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue1600 Jonquil Street NW, Washington, DC
202-882-7225

Our Community Contacts

Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torahinformation@wsat.org(301) 587-6528
NCSY
NCSY Chapter