Illustrative photoMichael D Beckwith / UnsplashCongregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
Ashkenaz
380 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208, USA
Daily minyan
United States
Albany
New York State's capital on the Hudson, with one of the only daily minyanim on the road from New York City to Montreal
Candle lighting
18:04
2026-10-09
Havdalah
19:03
2026-10-10
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Bereshit
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There is an eruv for Shabbat
Albany has an eruv around the synagogue neighbourhood and parts of the city centre. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.
Shabbat in Albany? Sleep within walking distance of shul
Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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WhatsApp, maps and bookings from the moment you land, without hunting for a SIM.
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A free app: scan a barcode and see what's kosher on the shelf.
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Book ahead in Albany - skip the ticket lines and keep more time for the trip.
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Illustrative photoMichael D Beckwith / UnsplashIllustrative photoMichael D Beckwith / UnsplashCongregation Shomray Torah
463 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA
Daily minyan
For a restful Shabbat
Staying near the community in Albany
The map shows hotels and apartments you can book around Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob and our synagogues, so you can stay within an easy walk of the community.
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Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.
Rent a car in Albany
Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.
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Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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Travel Internet - eSIM
Data from the moment you land - directions to shul, WhatsApp with the Chabad house and table bookings, without hunting for a SIM at the airport.
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More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.
Common questions about Albany
- Where to pray in Albany?
- There are 2 synagogues and 0 Chabad houses in Albany, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Albany?
- Hotels and apartments in Albany, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Albany?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Albany are calculated for the destination and updated every week.