Orlando Shul Map
A small but active Torah community in the Dr. Phillips / Southwest Orlando area — the Orlando Torah Center and Chabad of South Orlando, a day school, and an eruv — and a well-known landing spot for observant families visiting Central Florida's attractions.
Day schools
- Orlando Torah Academy · Chofetz Chaim–affiliated day school (18 months–8th grade)
Price range
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Message us to get featured ↗Orlando’s Orthodox community is small but genuinely residential, centered in the Dr. Phillips and Southwest Orlando area (32819) rather than any single block. The Orlando Torah Center on Banyan Boulevard is an Ashkenazi Orthodox congregation affiliated with the Chofetz Chaim yeshiva network, running daily minyanim and, through the Orlando Torah Academy, a day school. Chabad of South Orlando, a short distance away on West Sand Lake Road, anchors the other half of communal life. The community maintains an eruv in the area.
Because Orlando is a world tourism capital, this is also one of the most-searched-for communities by observant families who are visiting — for Disney, Universal, or a Central Florida simcha — and need a Shabbos minyan and kosher food. There is no full-service kosher supermarket, but kosher groceries are available through area Trader Joe’s, Publix, and BJ’s, and meals can be arranged through the shuls. For both residents and visitors, the map above is the fastest way to see what’s within walking distance.
Moving to (or visiting) Orlando: a practical guide
Housing and what it costs
Dr. Phillips and Southwest Orlando are suburban Central Florida — single-family homes and gated communities near the shuls and the attractions corridor, at price points well below the coastal South Florida Orthodox neighborhoods. Figures move with the market — use the apartment search above for live listings, and note this is a smaller community, so it’s worth speaking with the shuls about where families are concentrated.
The community
Two congregations carry communal life: the Orlando Torah Center (Orthodox, daily minyanim, with the Orlando Torah Academy day school) and Chabad of South Orlando. It’s a small kehilla, so newcomers and visitors are best served reaching out to a shul directly to plan around minyan times and Shabbos hospitality.
Kosher and daily life
No dedicated kosher supermarket, but the kosher sections of the Trader Joe’s on Sand Lake Road, Publix, and the BJ’s near Millenia cover a weekly shop, and the shuls can point you to kosher restaurants and catering — useful for the many families passing through on Central Florida trips.
Eruv and Shabbos
The community maintains an eruv in the Dr. Phillips area; because status can change, confirm with the Orlando Torah Center or Chabad of South Orlando before Shabbos, and consult your local rav. The nearest mikvah is a drive north in the greater Orlando area.
Getting around
Orlando is entirely a car community outside of Shabbos, with the attractions, both airports, and I-4 all a short drive from Dr. Phillips. Within the eruv, families and visitors walk to shul on Shabbos.
Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Orlando?
Orlando has 2 shuls on ShulMap: Orlando Torah Center, Chabad of South Orlando.
What is Orlando like for an observant family?
A small but active Torah community in the Dr. Phillips / Southwest Orlando area — the Orlando Torah Center and Chabad of South Orlando, a day school, and an eruv — and a well-known landing spot for observant families visiting Central Florida's attractions.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Orlando?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Orlando has 2 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Is there an Orthodox shul in Orlando?
Yes — the Orthodox community centers on the Dr. Phillips / Southwest Orlando area (32819), with the Orlando Torah Center (Ashkenazi Orthodox, Chofetz Chaim–affiliated, with daily minyanim) and Chabad of South Orlando, plus the Orlando Torah Academy day school.
Is there kosher food near the Orlando theme parks?
There is no full kosher supermarket in Orlando, but the community is walkable to the attractions area. Kosher groceries are available in the kosher sections of the Trader Joe's on Sand Lake Road, Publix, and BJ's near Millenia, and kosher meals and catering can be arranged through the local shuls — a big reason observant families visiting Disney and Universal use this community.
Is there an eruv in Orlando?
The Orlando community maintains an eruv in the Dr. Phillips area. Because coverage and status can change, confirm locally with the Orlando Torah Center or Chabad of South Orlando before relying on it, and consult your local rav.
Where can I find housing in Orlando?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Orlando. 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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