Synagogues in Central Jerusalem

A popular tourist spot because it is so large and beautiful and sometimes attended by political figures. Orthodox shul with separate seating (women in a very high balcony). Sometimes features a choir.

A very friendly and welcoming Reform service in English

Orthodox Italian Sephardic shul. Women sit in the balcony.

A traditionally focused, egalitarian minyan. Run and led by its participants, the minyan meets every Shabbat morning and every other Friday night.

Reform synagogue, led by Rabbi Levi Kelman. Explanations are in Hebrew and in English. The minyan enjoys singing and includes many young Israelis.

The Nachlaot Community Shul – Orthodox, Carlebach-style davening. Lots of singing and dancing. Located in the bomb shelter (“miklat”) on Rehov Beersheva. If you’re claustrophobic, this minyan is not for you.

Egalitarian minyan without a rabbi. The service is all in Hebrew, although mostly attended by English-speakers.

Reconstructionist philosophy, no English used. A mix of Israelis and English speakers, has a friendly reputation.

As close to an American Conservative service that can be found in Jerusalem, conducted using some English.

Very progressive in the Orthodox world. The community is committed to halakhah, tefillah and feminism. Mechitza down the middle. A lot of singing.

Orthodox shul with Rabbi. A lot of singing to Carlebach tunes. Two minyanim on Friday night- the upstairs minyan is longer. On Shabbat morning there is a kiddush before the Torah service with English and Hebrew learning sessions.

A progressive Orthodox shul without a rabbi. Mechitza down the middle, women often give a dvar Torah.

In this charming historical neighborhood, there are two orthodox synagogues – one sephardic and one Ashkenazik. Both are famous for their inspiring views of the Old City.