Silver Spring / Kemp Mill Shul Map
Widely regarded as the largest Orthodox community between Baltimore and Miami — Kemp Mill packs over a dozen shuls, multiple day schools, and a full kosher shopping strip on Lamberton Drive into a compact, eruv-covered suburban pocket minutes from the Beltway.
Kosher markets
- Shalom Kosher Market · Full-service kosher supermarket anchoring the Arcola Ave shopping strip
Mikvahs
- Silver Spring Mikvah · Community women's mikvah adjacent to KMS; 301-593-5561
Day schools
- Berman Hebrew Academy · Modern Orthodox co-ed Pre-K–12 in Rockville; serves Silver Spring and DC Metro families
- Yeshiva of Greater Washington · Prominent Torah high school and beis medrash; boys' and girls' campuses on Arcola Ave
Kosher dining
- Ben Yehuda Pizza · Kosher Israeli pizza and dairy on Arcola Ave
- The Kosher Pastry Oven · Kosher bakery and café on the Arcola Ave strip
Price range
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Message us to get featured ↗Kemp Mill is the Orthodox heart of the Washington DC metro area. The Lamberton Drive corridor is the kosher commercial strip: Shalom Kosher Market anchors grocery needs, with Ben Yehuda Pizza, The Kosher Pastry Oven, and more within steps. Kemp Mill Synagogue (KMS) and Young Israel Shomrai Emunah (YISE — the oldest Orthodox shul in Montgomery County, founded 1951) are the community anchors. The Yeshiva of Greater Washington, one of the premier Torah institutions on the East Coast, has its boys and girls campuses in the neighborhood.
The Silver Spring Eruv covers approximately 13.75 square miles, encompassing Kemp Mill, Hillandale, White Oak, and Wheaton — making a car-free Shabbat genuinely practical for most of the community. Berman Hebrew Academy provides Modern Orthodox day school from Pre-K through 12th grade in nearby Rockville.
Note: Silver Spring Eruv hotline: 301-593-5561. Website: silverspringeruv.org. Inspected every Friday before Shabbat. Always confirm with your local rav.
Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Silver Spring / Kemp Mill?
Silver Spring / Kemp Mill has 7 shuls on ShulMap in Silver Spring, MD: Kemp Mill Synagogue (KMS), Young Israel Shomrai Emunah (YISE), Chabad House of Silver Spring, Silver Spring Jewish Center (SSJC), Ohr HaTorah, Mishkan Torah (Washington School of Analytic Torah), Yeshiva of Greater Washington (Boys).
What is Silver Spring / Kemp Mill like for an observant family?
Widely regarded as the largest Orthodox community between Baltimore and Miami — Kemp Mill packs over a dozen shuls, multiple day schools, and a full kosher shopping strip on Lamberton Drive into a compact, eruv-covered suburban pocket minutes from the Beltway.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Silver Spring / Kemp Mill?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Silver Spring / Kemp Mill has 7 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Where can I find housing in Silver Spring / Kemp Mill?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Silver Spring / Kemp Mill. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
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