Norfolk Shul Map
The Orthodox community of Virginia's Tidewater, in Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood — B'nai Israel on Spotswood Avenue, Chabad of Tidewater on Colley Avenue and a boys' yeshiva, all within a few blocks.
- 2 shuls
- 1 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $386,600
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- Shul
- Day school
- Walking radius (approx.)
Day schools
- Yeshiva Aish Kodesh Talmudical Academy · Boys high school
Price range
$–$$
Median home value $386,600 · 68% of households rent
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Read the Norfolk moving guide →Norfolk’s Orthodox community lives in Ghent, one of the city’s older and more walkable neighborhoods. B’nai Israel Congregation on Spotswood Avenue and Chabad of Tidewater on Colley Avenue are a few blocks apart, and Yeshiva Aish Kodesh, a small boys’ high school, is on Colonial Avenue nearby. The Norfolk Area Community Mikvah serves the community; ShulMap has not pinned it because its address would not place reliably, so ask the shul for directions.
Ghent’s older homes and apartments make it possible to walk to shul in a way many Sun Belt communities are not, and prices sit well below the Northeast. The wider Tidewater Jewish community — across Virginia Beach and the rest of Hampton Roads — is larger, and the region’s naval and shipbuilding employers bring a steady flow of families.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Norfolk?
Norfolk has 2 shuls on ShulMap: B'nai Israel Congregation, Chabad of Tidewater.
What is Norfolk like for an observant family?
The Orthodox community of Virginia's Tidewater, in Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood — B'nai Israel on Spotswood Avenue, Chabad of Tidewater on Colley Avenue and a boys' yeshiva, all within a few blocks.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Norfolk?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Norfolk has 2 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Where is the Orthodox community in Norfolk?
It is in and around Ghent, a walkable older neighborhood of Norfolk. B'nai Israel Congregation is on Spotswood Avenue and Chabad of Tidewater on Colley Avenue, a few blocks apart, and Yeshiva Aish Kodesh, a boys' high school, is nearby on Colonial Avenue. The community mikvah is in the same area.
What is Tidewater?
Tidewater, or Hampton Roads, is the coastal region of southeastern Virginia that includes Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Newport News. Its Jewish community is spread across the region, with the Orthodox community concentrated in Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood.
How much does a home cost in Norfolk?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 23517, which covers Norfolk, is $386,600 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 68% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap Norfolk sits in the $–$$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in Norfolk?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Norfolk. 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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