YOUR JEWISH HOME AT NC STATE!
YOUR JEWISH HOME AT NC STATE!
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Yes. Generally, Chabad of Raleigh - Jewish Life Center (also known as Cong. Shaarei Israel) located at 7400 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh NC 27615 in North Raleigh, hosts daily services for Shacharit, Mincha and Ma'ariv:
Shacharit:
Sunday: 8:00AM
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM
Shabbat: 9:30AM
Mincha - Winter:
Sunday: Sunset
Monday-Friday: No Minyan
Shabbat: After Kiddush
Ma'ariv - Winter:
Sunday: Following Mincha (sunset)
Monday-Thursday: 7:00PM
Friday (Kabbalat Shabbat): 10 min. after Candle Lighting
Motza'ei Shabbat: 10 min. after Shabbat ends
Mincha - Summer:
Sunday-Thursday: 6:45PM
Friday: No Minyan
Shabbat: 15 min. before sunset
Ma'ariv - Summer:
Sunday-Thursday: Following Mincha (6:45PM)
Friday (Kabbalat Shabbat): 10 min. after Candle Lighting
Motza'ei Shabbat: Following Mincha (15 min. before sunset)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the small size of the Jewish community, there isn't always a Minyan. We advise you to reach out to Rabbi Mendy in advance to confirm that there is a Minyan and that you are able to join. (Rabbi Mendy can be reached by phone: 919-847-8986, or via email: rabbimendy@jewishraleigh.com.
The only Orthodox Congregation in Raleigh with consistent Shabbat and Yom Tov services is Chabad of Raleigh Jewish life Center (Cong. Sha'arei Israel) located at 7400 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh NC 27615 in North Raleigh.
Chabad of Raleigh has a guest suite on its campus available for reservation on a nightly, weekend, weekly or monthly basis. The Suite is fully furnished, featuring 2 twin beds, a sofa, a kitchenette and an en-suite bathroom and shower. Entry to the suite is private, and directly accessible from the Jewish Life Center parking lot. An Eiruv connects the suite to the Shul and social hall. Guests reserving the Shabbat Package will be provided with Friday night dinner and Shabbat lunch.
For more details or for reservation info, email office@jewishraleigh.org or click here.
If the guest suite is not available, or does not accommodate your needs, we recommend searching for Airbnb's within walking distance of the Shul. (There are no hotels within walking distance).
Although there isn't a consistent daily or weekly Minyan in Downtown Raleigh, Chabad Young Professionals of Raleigh, does periodically host a Shabbat Morning Service in The Shul Downtown located at 225 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601 in Downtown Raleigh.
To see if they will be having a Minyan the week you will be visiting, visit www.cypraleigh.org/events.
Although there aren't any Kosher restaurants in Raleigh, there are two Chabad certified takeout options in the Raleigh-Durham area.
RDU Kosher Takeout by Chabad of Cary:
Glatt Kosher takeout located just 10 minutes away from RDU Airport.
To make an order, text Chana at (347) 410-3732 (SMS only) or email chana@chabadofcary.org.
Orders should be made at least one week in advance. Orders must be $40 or more.
Kosher certified by Rabbi Yisroel Cotlar of Chabad of Cary.
For menu, prices and details, visit www.rdukosher.com.
Yalla! Durham Food Truck at Duke University:
Glatt Kosher food truck usually parked on Duke University's Campus in Durham. (About a 30 minute drive from Raleigh, or a 20 minute drive from RDU Airport).
The truck is open from Monday to Thursday, 11:00AM to 2:00PM, and runs on Duke University's academic calendar. The truck is closed on Duke vacation days.
Kosher Certification is provided by Rabbi Nosson Fellig of Chabad Duke Undergrads. All products are Glatt Kosher, Bishul and Pas Yisroel, with a Mashgiach Temidi on premises.
Yalla! is also availble on Uber Eats.
For more info, visit www.yalladurham.com
Although there are no exclusively Kosher supermarkets in Raleigh, many of the local supermarkets carry Kosher Products or have sizeable Kosher sections:
All Aldi, Whole Foods, Walmart, BJ's, Costco and Publix branches carry many Kosher essential items.
Most Food Lion, Wegman's and Harris Teeter branches have small Kosher sections, as well as many Kosher essentials.
All Trader Joe's branches carry many Kosher essential items, including kosher chicken & meat (Empire), Pas Yisroel breads and pastries, wines, and frozen meals. See the list of updated Pas Yisroel and Cholov Yisroel items here.
Food Lion of Bent Tree Plaza, North Raleigh, located at 7905 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh 27615, has the largest Kosher section in Raleigh, with many Pas Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel and Glatt Kosher products.
Golden Hex European Food Market in Cary, located at 1200 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513, has a sizeable section of products from Israel, many with reliable Israeli Kosher certifications.
Yes. The Raleigh Mikvah is located in the Chabad of Raleigh Jewish Life Center in North Raleigh.
To make an appointment, contact Mrs. Brocha Wilschanski via SMS or WhatsApp at (347) 269-9652. Appointment should be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
Yes. in the approximately 9 hour stretch from Richmond, Virginia until the Florida border, the I-95 does not pass through any Jewish cities, making Raleigh, just 20 minutes off the highway, the closest city to the highway with daily Minyanim and Kosher options.
If you are looking to stop earlier on your trip, there are multiple cities that can be ideal places to stop - cities like Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Richmond, which are all right off the I-95 and have daily Minyanim and Kosher restaurants. However, once you pass Richmond, Raleigh is your best bet.
If you are past Virginia and looking for a stop with a more reliable minyan and/or a Kosher restaurant, options include:
Charleston, South Carolina: Approx. a 55 minute detour. Historic American city with a daily Minyan, Mikvah, Eiruv, Shabbos guest house, and an array of Kosher takeout options. See here for more info.
Charlotte, North Carolina: Approx. a 1 hour and 10 minute detour (via I-85). Has a daily Minyan, Mikvah, Shabbos guest house and a Glatt Kosher Restaurant. See here for more info.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Approx. 1 hour and 25 minute detour. A resort beach-town with a daily Minyan, men's and woman's Mikvahs, a Glatt Kosher restaurant, and many hotels within walking distance from the Shul. See here for more info.
Here is partial lists of things to do in (or around) Raleigh:
History, Culture & Art:
North Carolina State Capital
North Carolina Museum of History
North Carolina Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Mordecai Historic Park
City of Raleigh Museum
North Carolina Executive Mansion
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Duke Homestead
For Families:
Marbles Kids Museum
Galaxy Fun Park (Trampolines and Arcades)
Big Air Trampoline Park
Frankie's of Raleigh (Arcades)
Pullen Park (Playground with Rides)
Adventure Landing (Mini-Golf, Laser Tag, Go-Karts and Arcades)
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
The Tower Escapes (Escape Room)
Angel Island Fun Park (Ball Pits & Arcades)
Go Ape Zip Line and Adventure Park
Stars & Strikes (Bowling)
RushHour Karting (Go-Karts)
Gibson Play Plaza (Outdoor playground)
Shopping:
North Hills Shopping Center
Village District
The Streets at Southpoint
Lafayette Village
Crabtree Mall
Triangle Town Center
Nature and Wildlife:
Neuse River Trails
Dix Park
Lake Johnson Park
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
JC Raulston Arboretum
Eno River State Park
William B. Umpstead State Park
WRAL Azalea Garden
Duke Lemur Center
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Shelley Lake Park
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