Albany Shul Map
The Orthodox community of New York's capital, around Whitehall Road and New Scotland Avenue — Beth Abraham-Jacob, the Shteeble, Maimonides Hebrew Day School and a community mikvah within a short walk of each other.
- 2 shuls
- 2 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $264,700
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- Shul
- Mikvah
- Day school
- Walking radius (approx.)
Mikvahs
- Mikvah Bnos Israel
Day schools
- Maimonides Hebrew Day School · Pre-K–12
Price range
$–$$
Median home value $264,700 · 55% of households rent
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Read the Albany moving guide →Albany’s Orthodox community is compact. Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob is on Whitehall Road, with Mikvah Bnos Israel beside it; Shomray Torah, known as the Shteeble, is on New Scotland Avenue; and Maimonides Hebrew Day School, which runs from pre-K through twelfth grade, is on Partridge Street. All of them sit in the same neighborhood in Albany’s 12208 ZIP code, so a family can walk between them.
As New York’s capital, Albany brings families for jobs in state government, its hospitals and its universities, and housing costs a fraction of what it does downstate. It is a small community, and a close one — the kind where a newcomer is noticed and welcomed.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Albany?
Albany has 2 shuls on ShulMap: Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, Shomray Torah (The Shteeble).
What is Albany like for an observant family?
The Orthodox community of New York's capital, around Whitehall Road and New Scotland Avenue — Beth Abraham-Jacob, the Shteeble, Maimonides Hebrew Day School and a community mikvah within a short walk of each other.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Albany?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Albany has 2 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Where is the Orthodox community in Albany?
It is in the neighborhood around Whitehall Road and New Scotland Avenue in Albany's 12208 ZIP code. Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob is on Whitehall Road, Shomray Torah — known as the Shteeble — on New Scotland Avenue, Maimonides Hebrew Day School on Partridge Street, and Mikvah Bnos Israel next to Beth Abraham-Jacob.
Is Albany considered upstate New York?
Yes. Albany, the state capital, has one of the main Orthodox communities in upstate New York, alongside the much larger Chasidic communities of Orange County such as Kiryas Joel. Families come for state government, hospital and university jobs, and for housing far cheaper than New York City's.
How much does a home cost in Albany?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 12208, which covers Albany, is $264,700 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 55% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap Albany sits in the $–$$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in Albany?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Albany. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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