Fort Lee, NJ Shul Map
A high-rise commuter community at the foot of the George Washington Bridge — Young Israel of Fort Lee, a Sephardic congregation and Chabad, its own eruv, and the rare Bergen County option built around apartments and condos rather than single-family homes.
Fort Lee is the closest New Jersey Orthodox community to Manhattan, sitting right at the western foot of the George Washington Bridge. Young Israel of Fort Lee on Parker Avenue is the main Modern Orthodox shul, complemented by the Sephardic Congregation of Fort Lee (Bet Yosef) and Chabad of Fort Lee. The community has a notable Sephardic and Israeli presence.
What sets Fort Lee apart in Bergen County is its housing: instead of single-family homes, the town is dominated by high-rise apartments and condominiums, making it one of the few walkable-to-shul options in the area for renters and downsizers. The bus and proximity to the GWB make it a genuine commuter community for people working in Manhattan.
Note: an eruv maintained by Young Israel of Fort Lee covers much of the town; the map is at yiftlee.org/eruv.html. There is no recorded status line — boundary and status questions go to Rabbi Bergman at rabbibergmanyiftlee@gmail.com or the shul office. Checked 7 September 2026; confirm with your own rav before carrying on Shabbos.
Note on kosher shopping: Fort Lee has a mikvah of its own, but not a kosher food strip. Young Israel of Fort Lee’s own guidance points residents to Teaneck, Englewood and Bergenfield, a few miles west, where the stores and restaurants are and many of which deliver here. Worth factoring in if you are used to walking to a kosher grocery.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Fort Lee, NJ?
Fort Lee, NJ has 3 shuls on ShulMap in Bergen County, NJ: Young Israel of Fort Lee, Chabad of Fort Lee, Sephardic Congregation of Fort Lee (Bet Yosef).
What is Fort Lee, NJ like for an observant family?
A high-rise commuter community at the foot of the George Washington Bridge — Young Israel of Fort Lee, a Sephardic congregation and Chabad, its own eruv, and the rare Bergen County option built around apartments and condos rather than single-family homes.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Fort Lee, NJ?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Fort Lee, NJ has 3 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
What county is Fort Lee in?
Fort Lee is in Bergen County, New Jersey, at the western foot of the George Washington Bridge. It is the closest New Jersey Orthodox community to Manhattan.
What is the Jewish population of Fort Lee?
Fort Lee's Jewish community numbers in the thousands, with a notable Sephardic and Israeli presence alongside the Ashkenazi Modern Orthodox community. Bergen County as a whole is estimated to have well over 100,000 Jewish residents. These are community estimates, not census counts.
Is there an eruv in Fort Lee?
Yes — an eruv maintained by Young Israel of Fort Lee covers much of the town, and its map is published at yiftlee.org/eruv.html. There is no recorded status line, so questions about the boundary or about whether the eruv is up go to Rabbi Bergman at rabbibergmanyiftlee@gmail.com or through the shul office. Source: yiftlee.org, checked 7 September 2026. Confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
Where can I find housing in Fort Lee, NJ?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Fort Lee, NJ. 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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