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.
"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.
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.
Eruv
CSTL is located within the North Seattle eruv. Guests staying for Shabbos should review the eruv map when choosing accommodations.
Men's Mikvah
A men's mikvah is available as part of the community infrastructure that supports Shabbos and daily Jewish life.
Women's Mikvah
A women's mikvah is also available within the community. If needed, additional details can be provided before your visit.
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 fill out the form below and we will do our best to help.
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
Best Nearby Option: 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.
Kosher Groceries
2746 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105
Look for the kosher sections. The kosher deli department prepares ready-to-go food, sushi, chicken, deli platters, and more under Seattle Va'ad supervision.
7823 SE 28th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Look for the kosher sections. The kosher deli department prepares ready-to-go food, sushi, chicken, deli platters, and more under Seattle Va'ad supervision.
7340 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Look for kosher sections and selected kosher products.
3820 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Look for kosher sections and selected kosher products.
More Options
4555 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
While there is no dedicated kosher section, Trader Joe's often carries kosher meat and chicken, Pas Yisroel bread, challah and baked goods, wine, and other kosher staples.
107 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Israeli / Mediterranean.
15230 NE 24th St Ste H, Redmond, WA 98052
Chinese / Vegetarian.
8518 122nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
Asian / Vegetarian.
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.
Plan Your Visit
Questions Before You Come?
If you have questions before your visit, need help planning for Shabbos, or would like assistance finding a meal or accommodations, please complete the form below and we will do our best to help.
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