Where the concierge points people first
- Synagoge Rykestraße — Germany's largest synagogue, set in a courtyard in Prenzlauer Berg, which is partly why it survived 1938. Services follow a traditional rite; contact the Jewish community ahead if you want to attend. (52.5354, 13.4186)
- Synagoge Oranienburger Straße — The gold-domed New Synagogue in Mitte, now largely home to the Centrum Judaicum exhibition, with a small congregation still praying in the building. Expect airport-style security. (52.5247, 13.3947)
- Synagoge Pestalozzi — A Charlottenburg synagogue known for its liberal rite with an organ and choir, a tradition that began in Germany. Its services are one of the few places to hear it. (52.5081, 13.3154)
- Fraenkelufer Synagogue — A Kreuzberg synagogue on the canal whose congregation has grown noticeably with younger members in recent years. A welcoming first contact if you write ahead. (52.4958, 13.4166)
- Kahal Adass Jisroel — An Orthodox community in Mitte. Modest dress and separate seating apply. (52.5354, 13.3980)
The rest of the synagogues in Berlin — every one we hold
- Central Orthodox Synagogue (52.5024, 13.3309)
- Ehemalige Synagoge Lindenstraße Berlin-Kreuzberg (52.5087, 13.3999)
- Jüd. Synagoge und Lehrhaus (52.5355, 13.3986)
- Sephardic Synagogue Tiferet Israel (52.5014, 13.3398)
- Synagoge „Friedenstempel“ Halensee (52.4997, 13.2988)
- Synagoge Charlottenburg (52.5164, 13.3053)
- Synagoge Levetzowstraße (52.5212, 13.3334)
- Synagoge Prinzregentenstraße (52.4858, 13.3377)
- Unabhängige Synagogengemeinde Berlin - Bet Haskala (52.5513, 13.3888)
- Zentrale Synagoge - Chabad Berlin Synagogue - בית כנסת ובית חבד המרכזי ברלין (52.4939, 13.3077)
Write before you walk in
Every Jewish institution in Berlin has a police presence and its own security at the door, and that is normal rather than alarming. Visitors who want to attend a service should email or call the community in advance, bring photo ID and expect a bag check and a few questions. Men should cover their heads, and a kippah is usually available. Dress modestly, keep phones away, and do not photograph on Shabbat or holidays. Service times shift with sunset, so check the week's times with the synagogue itself.
Questions people ask
How many synagogues are there in Berlin?
Num's directory maps 15 synagogues in Berlin, including Orthodox, Chabad, Sephardic and liberal congregations and one former synagogue building.
Can tourists attend a synagogue service in Berlin?
Often yes, if you contact the community in advance and bring photo ID for the security check at the door.
Can you visit the New Synagogue in Berlin?
Yes. The Centrum Judaicum inside the building runs an exhibition open to visitors, with security screening on entry.
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