Charleston Shul Map
One of America's oldest Jewish cities, with two Orthodox shuls — historic Brith Sholom Beth Israel downtown and Modern Orthodox Congregation Dor Tikvah in West Ashley — each with its own mikvah.
- 2 shuls
- 2 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $451,800
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- Shul
- Mikvah
- Walking radius (approx.)
Mikvahs
- Charleston Community Mikvah at BSBI
- Drs. Miriam & Felix Glaubach Mikvah · At Dor Tikvah
Price range
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Median home value $451,800 · 43% of households rent
Homes & apartments in Charleston
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Read the Charleston moving guide →Charleston has one of the oldest Jewish communities in the United States, and it still has an Orthodox life of its own. Brith Sholom Beth Israel — BSBI — on Rutledge Avenue downtown is the historic Orthodox congregation, with the Charleston Community Mikvah. Across the Ashley River in West Ashley, Congregation Dor Tikvah on Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard is a Modern Orthodox shul that grew out of the West Ashley Minyan, founded in 2006; the Drs. Miriam & Felix Glaubach Mikvah opened there in 2024.
The two shuls are several miles apart, so a family chooses one and lives nearby. Charleston draws families for its medical center, port and growing technology sector, and for a Southern city with deep Jewish roots.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Charleston?
Charleston has 2 shuls on ShulMap: Brith Sholom Beth Israel (BSBI), Congregation Dor Tikvah.
What is Charleston like for an observant family?
One of America's oldest Jewish cities, with two Orthodox shuls — historic Brith Sholom Beth Israel downtown and Modern Orthodox Congregation Dor Tikvah in West Ashley — each with its own mikvah.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Charleston?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Charleston has 2 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Is there an Orthodox Jewish community in Charleston, South Carolina?
Yes. Brith Sholom Beth Israel (BSBI) on Rutledge Avenue downtown is the historic Orthodox congregation, and Congregation Dor Tikvah on Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard in West Ashley is a Modern Orthodox shul that began in 2006 as the West Ashley Minyan. Each has a mikvah — Dor Tikvah's opened in 2024.
Where should an Orthodox family live in Charleston?
Within walking distance of whichever shul you will daven in: downtown near BSBI on Rutledge Avenue, or West Ashley near Dor Tikvah, across the Ashley River. The two are several miles apart. Addlestone Hebrew Academy, a community day school, is next to Dor Tikvah in West Ashley.
How much does a home cost in Charleston?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 29407, which covers Charleston, is $451,800 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 43% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap Charleston sits in the $$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in Charleston?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Charleston. 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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