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  • Welcome to Our Community

    Experience the Warmth of
    Our Synagogue

    Whether you are visiting Seattle for Shabbos, exploring the community, or planning a move, Congregation Shaarei Tefilah Lubavitch welcomes you with prayer, warmth, and hospitality in the heart of Northeast Seattle.

    Congregation Shaarei Tefilah Lubavitch sanctuary

    "A warm home for every Jew in Seattle"

    CSTL tradition

    Getting Here

    Visit Us in Northeast Seattle

    CSTL is located in Northeast Seattle, convenient to the University District and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you are coming for weekday davening, Shabbos, or a first visit to the community, our location is easy to access and near many key Jewish resources.

    Main Sanctuary

    6250 43rd Ave NE

    Seattle, WA 98115

    Please refer to the eruv map when planning where to stay for Shabbos.

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    What to Expect

    A Warm, Welcoming Kehillah

    CSTL is a warm and welcoming shul where people from many different backgrounds feel at home.

    Our kehillah includes a broad range of community members, from long-time observant families to people exploring Jewish life more deeply, and visitors joining us for the first time.

    We daven in Nusach Ari, and we strive to create an atmosphere that is genuine, friendly, and inclusive. Whether you are coming for a weekday minyan, a Shabbos visit, or simply to connect, we want you to feel comfortable and part of the community.

    Community Essentials

    Resources for Your Visit

    Daily Minyan

    A steady daily minyan is a central part of life at CSTL, serving both local members and visitors.

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    Eruv

    CSTL is located within the North Seattle eruv. Guests staying for Shabbos should review the eruv map when choosing accommodations.

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    Men's Mikvah

    A men's mikvah is available as part of the community infrastructure that supports Shabbos and daily Jewish life.

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    Women's Mikvah

    A women's mikvah is also available within the community. If needed, additional details can be provided before your visit.

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    Shabbos Hospitality

    Join Us for Shabbos

    We love having guests join our community for Shabbos.

    When planning your stay, please review the eruv map to help ensure that your accommodations are within the eruv and within practical walking distance for Shabbos.

    Each Shabbos at CSTL, the community enjoys a kiddush with cholent after davening. Depending on sponsorship, the kiddush may be more expanded from week to week.

    Need Help?

    Planning Your Visit

    If you would like assistance with planning your visit, finding a Shabbos meal, or getting general information before you come, please use the form below and we will do our best to help.

    Review the eruv map →

    Accommodations

    Where to Stay

    Silver Cloud Hotel

    The Silver Cloud Hotel is inside the eruv and is approximately a 35-minute walk from CSTL, making it a practical option for many Shabbos visitors.

    Airbnb and VRBO

    There are also often Airbnb and VRBO rental options within the eruv for guests looking for something more private or home-like. We strongly recommend confirming location carefully against the eruv map before booking.

    Kosher Food Options

    Shopping and Dining

    Primary Nearby Provider

    QFC University Village

    For most visitors, the most practical kosher shopping option near CSTL is QFC at University Village, about a 7-minute drive from the shul.

    It includes a dedicated kosher refrigerator section with meat, cheese, milk, and yogurt, along with kosher freezer, shelf-stable, and wine sections. On many days, the kosher department also offers fresh sushi and roasted chicken.

    Located in the same store is Einstein Bros. Bagels, which offers pareve Pas Yisroel bagels as well as cholov stam baked goods.

    Meat Dairy Wine Fresh Sushi Roasted Chicken

    Kosher Groceries

    QFC - Seattle

    Grocery / Deli

    2746 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105

    Kosher sections and prepared foods under Seattle Va'ad supervision.

    QFC - Mercer Island

    Grocery / Deli

    7823 SE 28th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

    Kosher sections and prepared foods under Seattle Va'ad supervision.

    Safeway - Northeast Seattle

    Grocery

    7340 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

    Selected kosher products available.

    Safeway - Rainier Ave S

    Grocery

    3820 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

    Selected kosher products available.

    Quick Dining Options

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery

    4555 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. Often carries kosher meat, chicken, bread, challah, baked goods, wine, and more.

    Aviv Hummus Bar

    Pareve

    107 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112. Israeli / Mediterranean.

    Teapot Vegetarian House

    Pareve

    15230 NE 24th St Ste H, Redmond, WA 98052. Chinese / Vegetarian.

    Veggie Life

    Pareve

    8518 122nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033. Asian / Vegetarian.

    Kosher Sushi

    Prepared Food

    Available pre-packaged at both QFC locations listed above. Must bear kosher labeling.

    Supervision Note

    The establishments listed above are supervised by the Seattle Va'ad, a cRc-recommended agency that generally follows OU Kosher standards. Since products and supervision details can change, visitors should verify current kosher status when shopping or ordering.

    Support Our Community

    Your support helps sustain a warm, active Jewish community in Northeast Seattle, including daily minyanim, hospitality, and vital communal resources for locals and visitors alike.

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