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Shuls

Agudath Israel

508 Peninsula Boulevard, Cedarhurst, NY 11516

Synagogue, as tagged on OpenStreetMap.

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Bais Medrash Ateres Yisroel

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Shul organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by th…

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Bais Medrash Eyun Tefilah

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Shul organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by th…

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Bais Medrash of Woodmere

Woodmere, NY

Jewish community organization: Shul organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by th…

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Bais Medrash Society

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Shul organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by th…

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Congregation Bais Ephraim

Woodmere, NY

Jewish community organization: Shul organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by th…

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Yeshivas & seminaries

Mesivta Ateres Yaakov

Lawrence, NY

Jewish community organization: Yeshivas & seminaries. Private Jewish school (NCES Private School …

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Mesivta Chazak

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Yeshivas & seminaries. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by…

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Schools

Darchei Torah

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Schools. Private Jewish school (NCES Private School Survey).

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Community organizations

Agudath Israel of Long Island

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Religious organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed …

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Bais Avrohom

Lawrence, NY

Jewish community organization: Religious organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed …

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Bais Yoel

Lawrence, NY

Jewish community organization: Religious organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed …

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Ohr Binyamin

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Religious organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed …

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Ohr Olam

Woodmere, NY

Jewish community organization: Religious organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed …

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Tiferes Shlomo Yosef

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Religious organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed …

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Tiferes Yehuda

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Religious organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed …

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Zichron Moshe Reuven

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Religious organizations. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed …

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Caterers & Shabbos meals

JM Food Design

113 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516

Kosher caterer listed by OU.

Hechsher: Orthodox Union (OU) (confirmed on OU list, Nov 4, 2026)

Source checked · Cedarhurst, New York
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Kollelim

Kolel Mishpat Tzedek

Woodmere, NY

Jewish community organization: Kollel. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by the IRS.

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Educational organizations

Machon Basya Rochel

Lawrence, NY

Jewish community organization: Torah institutes. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by the …

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Machon Maggid Harakiah

Cedarhurst, NY

Jewish community organization: Torah institutes. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by the …

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Machon Pirchei Eliezer

Lawrence, NY

Jewish community organization: Torah institutes. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by the …

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Tomchei Shabbos & food help

Tomchei Shabbos-Yad Yeshaya

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Food assistance (Tomchei Shabbos / pantry). Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) o…

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Caterers

Gotta Getta Bagel

1039 Broadway Woodmere, NY 11598

Family-owned kosher caterer and bagel shop serving the Five Towns and surrounding areas since 199…

Hechsher: Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway · Cholov Yisroel, Pas Yisroel, Yoshon (confirmed on Five Towns Vaad list, Nov 4, 2026)

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Ondas by Fuego

488 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516

A certified kosher Mexican steakhouse in the Five Towns serving premium dry-aged steaks, bold Mex…

Hechsher: Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway · Meat, Pas Yisroel, Yoshon (confirmed on Five Towns Vaad list, Nov 4, 2026)

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Halls & venues

Kehillas Bais Yehuda Tzvi

395 Oakland Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516

Orthodox synagogue in Cedarhurst offering a spacious, elegant simcha hall called Shaarei Simcha f…

Kosher is the business's own description; no hechsher confirmed here. Ask which hechsher, and ask your rav.

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The Shoppe Event Space

550 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516

A premier kosher event space in Cedarhurst serving the Five Towns and Long Island, offering custo…

Kosher is the business's own description; no hechsher confirmed here. Ask which hechsher, and ask your rav.

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Jobs & career help

Parnassah Exchange

Five Towns/Far Rockaway, NY

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 that matches Jewish job seekers with employers…

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Mikvahs

Outdoor & activities

North Woodmere Park

Woodmere, NY

Park with paths for a walk; a public place for a shidduch date.

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Assisted living & memory care

Esplanade of Woodmere

130 Irving Place, Woodmere, NY 11598

A Vaad Kosher certified memory care community in Woodmere, New York serving Nassau County adults …

Kosher is the business's own description; no hechsher confirmed here. Ask which hechsher, and ask your rav.

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Chabad centers

Lubavitch Chabad Norway

Cedarhurst, NY

Jewish community organization: Chabad centre. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization listed by the IRS.

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Chabad houses

Chaverim

Friends of Chaverim

Far Rockaway, NY

Jewish community organization: Chaverim (volunteer roadside & home help). Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or…

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Chesed & social services

Eruvin

Gemach organizations

Hachnosas kallah

Hachnosas Kayla Fund

Woodmere, NY

Jewish community organization: Hachnosas kallah (wedding assistance). Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organi…

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Interest-free loans

Judaica & seforim

Medical support

Restaurants

Sephardic shuls

Sofrim & mezuzah checking

KosherKlaf

Woodmere (Five Towns) and Washington Heights

Online retailer and physical locations offering certified kosher STaM (Sifrei Torah, Tefillin, Me…

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Sukkahs & supplies

Support for Torah institutions

Women’s shiurim

Confirm hours, availability, and kosher supervision directly.

Resources for this location

Five Towns Vaad Hakashrus

Local certifying organization for the Five Towns and Far Rockaway. Confirm the specific business and certificate directly.

Five Towns & Far Rockaway

OU restaurant directory

Search the OU’s food-service listings. Coverage is limited to listed establishments, not every kosher restaurant.

Online / multiple locations

FMCSA: selecting a mover

U.S. interstate moving guidance and links to mover registration checks. Local moves can have different state requirements.

United States

Achiezer services

Community support and referral programs. Contact the organization about eligibility and service availability; not a substitute for emergency care.

Five Towns & Far Rockaway

Din Online — halacha archive

Browse published answers by subject, including Shabbos, kashrus, prayer, and business matters. An answer depends on its facts; bring your own circumstances to a rav.

Online / multiple locations

Din Online — private question form

Submit a halacha question with the relevant facts and minhag. Use the private question form rather than publishing sensitive family or financial details here.

Online / multiple locations

Bais HaVaad — ask the dayan

Public contact route for practical halacha and business questions. Useful for questions about agreements, pledges, disputes, and organizational arrangements; ask which department handles your case.

Online / multiple locations

Bais HaVaad — beis din

Information about monetary-dispute resolution. Before proceeding, ask about process, required documents, participation, scheduling, and fees.

Online / multiple locations

ZUUG

Create a singles or parent profile and work through a chosen shadchan. The service describes mutual-interest suggestions followed by shadchan involvement; review current privacy and membership terms.

Online / multiple locations

MDY Shidduch

Résumé-based matching introduced through the MDY community, with a shadchan involved after mutual interest. The platform describes itself as open to Klal Yisrael.

Online / multiple locations

CauseMatch

Peer-to-peer fundraising and campaign support. Compare ambassador pages, matching rules, donor exports, currencies, platform fees, and support availability for your organization.

Online / multiple locations

Charidy UK

Campaign technology and fundraising support. Request a country-specific quote and clarify who receives funds, who issues receipts, and what happens after the campaign.

United Kingdom · Online / multiple locations

The Chesed Fund

Community crowdfunding with campaign and matching options. Establish your audience before launch; a campaign page does not provide a ready-made donor list.

Online / multiple locations

Chesed Fund — fundraiser FAQ

Review fundraiser requirements, platform and processing costs, and campaign expectations. Check the live fee terms instead of assuming the service is free.

Online / multiple locations

IsraelGives

Fundraising, donor records, and campaign tools for Israeli organizations. Ask about onboarding, currencies, receipt arrangements, and your complete processing costs.

Israel · Online / multiple locations

IsraelGives — international fundraising

Cross-border giving arrangements offered by the provider. Confirm supported donor countries, receiving entity, eligibility, receipt rules, and payout timing for your specific campaign.

Israel · Online / multiple locations

DonorPerfect donor CRM

Manage donor records, gift histories, and reporting beyond a single appeal. Compare imports, permissions, duplicate handling, integrations, export rights, and ongoing cost.

Online / multiple locations

TAG filtering guidance

Find device-filtering guidance and contact local support. Prepare your exact device model, operating-system version, required apps, and present filter; check the office’s current service area.

Online / multiple locations

Torah Umesorah

Jewish education network and school resources. Ask about a school in your intended community; network membership alone does not determine the right placement.

Online / multiple locations

Hidden Sparks

Resources for supporting children with varied learning needs in Jewish classrooms. Discuss availability, school participation, and the child’s actual support plan.

Online / multiple locations

Chai Lifeline

Family support connected with serious illness. Contact the relevant regional office about eligibility and programs; local availability varies.

Online / multiple locations

OU certification enquiries

Start a kosher-certification enquiry for an actual product or operation. Prepare ingredient lists, suppliers, equipment, production steps, and intended markets.

Online / multiple locations

STAR-K consumer resources

Product information, kosher alerts, appliance guidance, and a kashrus question contact. Match advice to the exact model or item and your circumstances.

Online / multiple locations

US charity status and filings

IRS search for an organization’s exemption status and filings. Match the exact legal name and EIN; ask a qualified adviser about your campaign and receipt obligations.

United States

MDY — Daf Yomi in person, live & recorded

R’ Eli Stefansky’s Daf Yomi at 9 Nahal Noam, Ramat Beit Shemesh. The organizer lists Sunday–Friday at 7:10 am Israel time and Motzaei Shabbos about two hours after Shabbos. Confirm holiday changes. Live Zoom and recordings also available.

Beit Shemesh · Online / multiple locations

Kol Halashon

Torah audio library and live broadcasts. Choose speaker, subject, and language on the platform.

Online / multiple locations

TorahAnytime

Recorded Torah talks and live-event access through the platform and its app.

Online / multiple locations

YUTorah

Audio, video, and text shiurim searchable by teacher, topic, and series.

Online / multiple locations

Start Your Day the Torah Way

TorahWay Golders Green morning shiur programme, with live listening and recordings. The organizer lists weekdays 8:30–9:00 am and Sundays/bank holidays 9:10–9:40 am London time. Contact info@torahway.org.uk for the current venue and holiday arrangements.

London & UK · Online / multiple locations

TAG approved cell phones

Start with TAG’s device-specific guidance. Confirm the exact model, software, carrier, and blocking configuration with your local office; a model name alone is not an approval.

Online / multiple locations

KosherPhone

Phone and service provider describing TAG supervision. Ask which device and plan suit calls, texts, maps, and your required restrictions. Current prices and inventory belong with the provider.

United States

Go Daven

Search for shuls and minyanim on the original directory. Confirm the schedule with the shul before travel, particularly around holidays. JRA does not copy its listings.

Online / multiple locations

Hebcal daily zmanim

Location- and date-based calculated halachic times. JRA’s zmanim tool uses Hebcal’s licensed API with attribution. Calculated times do not establish local minyan schedules.

Online / multiple locations

Smartlist community directory

External Jewish community directory with business and residential listings. Search on Smartlist itself; JRA has no license to reproduce its database or private residential contacts.

Online / multiple locations

FTC used-car buying guide

Practical consumer guidance for dealer purchases, inspection, and written terms. JRA does not currently have a connected live vehicle-inventory feed.

United States

TorahWay Manchester

Manchester morning shiur programme for learning before work. Use the organizer’s current programme for venue and timing; recorded shiurim are searchable by speaker and subject.

Manchester · Online / multiple locations

Meshimer

Filtering plans for phones, home computers and workplaces. Offers mobile, home, office and enterprise options; ask support about your exact device and required apps.

Online / multiple locations

Geder

Offers filtered browsing, an approved-site-only setup, or email-and-apps-only access. Personal and business plans, remote support and customization are available.

Online / multiple locations

Sunbeam F1 Horizon

Flip-phone models range from talk-only Chickadee and talk/text Swan to models with navigation, camera or hotspot. Features differ by model. Phone service is separate; check stock and carrier compatibility directly.

United States

KosherCell flip phones

Retail selection of flip phones for consumers, schools and groups. Choose the exact model and restrictions; the product pages provide current options and purchase details.

United States

Bonei Olam

Fertility-related assistance, counselor support and funding enquiries. Use the organization’s private intake for eligibility and available programmes; do not post medical details publicly.

Online / multiple locations

Sister to Sister Network

Support for Jewish divorced women and their children: peer connections, advocates, resource referrals, hospitality, children’s mentoring and employment-related help. Private intake determines appropriate support.

Online / multiple locations

Chasdei Lev

Yom Tov support for rebbeim, moros and their families through participating schools. Operates in many North American communities, including Lakewood, Monsey, Brooklyn, Baltimore, Toronto and Montreal; schools join through the organization.

United States · Canada

US government benefits finder

Official starting point for food, housing, utilities and health-coverage assistance. Select the programme and state; eligibility is decided by the administering agency.

United States

Eldercare Locator

US public service connecting older adults and caregivers with local assistance. Search by city or ZIP code, or call/text 1-800-677-1116. Ask individual providers about kosher meals and religious accommodations.

United States

US legal-aid finder

Legal Services Corporation’s locator connects eligible people with local civil legal-aid organizations. Search your location and contact the local provider about case type and eligibility.

United States

US national parks

Find national parks by state and activity. Park pages provide visitor information, opening conditions, reservations and fees. Check the specific activity and facilities for your family’s needs.

United States

Accessible US national parks

Official accessibility information for park facilities and experiences. Check the specific park’s access details and contact its staff about the accommodations you need.

United States

Mesila — household finance coaching

Financial coaching for families and newlyweds. The registration page offers a six-session programme and a shorter newlywed package. Regional contacts: Israel 02-500-0475; USA 212-784-6780; UK 0333-344-1711; South Africa 087-550-2430. Ask about fees and current availability.

Israel · United States · United Kingdom · South Africa

Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula

Far Rockaway case management, benefits assistance, kosher food support, and programs for single mothers. Ask about service boundaries and the documents needed for an appointment.

Five Towns & Far Rockaway

Worldwide women’s mikvah directory

Find a women’s mikvah by city, address or country. Contact the mikvah directly for appointments, accessibility and current supervision.

Online / multiple locations

Mikvah USA

Mikvah organization and project directory. Find participating communities and contact the organization for help locating a mikvah.

United States · Israel

New York Attorney General — find legal services

Official New York starting point for legal-aid and lawyer-referral routes. The Attorney General does not represent private individuals, so use the listed court, bar or legal-aid service for the actual matter.

Brooklyn · Queens · Manhattan · Five Towns & Far Rockaway · Monsey & Rockland · Catskills

NJOP · The Interactive Hebrew Alphabet

Free online alef-beis: tap each of the 22 letters to see it and hear its sound (Israeli, Sephardi pronunciation). From NJOP, an Orthodox outreach organization.

Online / multiple locations

Aish Academy · Aleph Bet course

Free short online course on the Hebrew block letters, the script letters and how to write them. Registration required.

Online / multiple locations

NJOP · The Hebrew Vowels (nekudos)

Each vowel sign with its sound. Some vowels, such as the kamatz, are pronounced differently in Ashkenazi and Sephardi communities, so follow your shul or school.

Online / multiple locations

JewishGen · Jewish genealogy

Free Jewish genealogy databases, town pages and research guides for starting a family tree. Free registration needed for most searches.

Online / multiple locations

JewishGen Family Finder

Find others researching the same family names and towns, and list your own so relatives can find you.

Online / multiple locations

NCSY · Choosing your Israel program

NCSY's checklist for choosing a seminary or yeshiva for the year in Israel: goals, learning style, schedule, location, Shabbos policies, costs and financial aid. Ask your school's guidance staff which programs fit you.

Online / multiple locations

OU Torah · weekly divrei Torah

Free divrei Torah on the weekly parsha, plus daily learning, from the Orthodox Union. Useful for ideas when preparing a dvar Torah.

Online / multiple locations

Hebcal · Jewish holiday calendar

Every Yom Tov, fast day and Rosh Chodesh by year, with Israel and diaspora schedules. Holidays begin at sundown the evening before the date shown.

Online / multiple locations

OU · Jewish Communities Fair

The OU's relocation fair for Orthodox families looking at growing communities across North America, with community profiles, recordings and home-buying basics. Now a virtual program.

United States · Canada

Official Israel entry portal

Visa-exempt foreign visitors generally need ETA-IL. Use the official eligibility guidance; this is not a universal visa answer.

Online / multiple locations

NAIC: travel insurance

Understand coverage types and exclusions before comparing policies.

Online / multiple locations

OU community fair

Find participating communities and representatives

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Chabad center locator

Identify local community contacts for travelers and newcomers

Online / multiple locations

KLBD

UK-focused kosher information and contacts

Online / multiple locations

Otzar HaHochma

Search and consult scanned Jewish books

Online / multiple locations

HebrewBooks

Additional lead for scanned Hebrew books

Online / multiple locations

Coverage is growing. Sources checked September 28, 2026.

Job portal