Beth Shalom Synagogue
4.6
Orthodox - Eastern Sephardic rite
5 Melidoni Street, Athens 105 53, Greece
Main functioning synagogue
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Athens
A small but vibrant Jewish community amid ancient ruins - with a Chabad house, historic synagogues, and one dedicated kosher restaurant
- 2 kosher restaurants
- 2 synagogues
- 1 Chabad houses
- 1 mikvehs
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Candle lighting
19:32
2026-09-04
Havdalah
20:31
2026-09-05
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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Our guide
You can't walk into the Beth Shalom Synagogue unannounced: you have to email [email protected] with a copy of your passport at least three days ahead, and groups of more than ten need two weeks. The Chabad house, the Gostijo restaurant and the kosher grocery are all in one building in the Psiri quarter.
Our recommendations
- The community is small - contact the Chabad house in advance for prayer times and events.
- Check availability of Shabbat and holiday meals at the kosher restaurants or the local Chabad house at least a few days in advance.
Stay in the kosher area of Athens
For Shabbat in Athens, base yourself in or near Psiri - Chabad of Athens (Chabad house listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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Athens Psiri Hotel
4.5
★★
~10 min walk to Chabad of Athens (Aisopou 10, Psiri) - offers Shabbat meals by advance reservation, in the same building as Gostijo Kosher Restaurant
75EUR / night
Budget-friendlyCity center
Electra Palace Athens
4.5
★★★★★
~20 min walk to Chabad of Athens (Aisopou 10, Psiri) - this distance is independently confirmed by a third-party kosher-travel guide to Athens
350EUR / night
LuxuryAcropolis view
Brown Beach Chalkida (Kosher Resort)
4.3
★★★★★
Synagogue inside the hotel
180EUR / night
Mehadrin kosher resortPrivate beachOn-site synagogue & daily minyan
Genesis Hotel, Loutraki
3.5
★★★★
Synagogue inside the hotel
85EUR / night
Kosher hotelBeachfrontOn-site synagogue
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Common questions about Athens
- Where to eat kosher in Athens?
- We list 2 kosher restaurants in Athens, with supervision, address and directions.
- Where to pray in Athens?
- There are 2 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Athens, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Athens?
- Hotels and apartments in Athens, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Athens?
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