3 Best Synagogues in Singapore (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 6 min read

Singapore's Jewish community traces back to the early 19th century, when Baghdadi and Sephardic settlers arrived not long after Sir Stamford Raffles established the trading post. Just three synagogues in Singapore serve that community and its visitors today, and between them they've drawn 237 reviews on Google, with Maghain Aboth Synagogue alone accounting for 135 of those. Here's a respectful look at each, with more than a century of continuous use behind them.

Short answer: Maghain Aboth Synagogue, completed in 1878 and the oldest surviving synagogue building in Southeast Asia, holds the strongest public track record among Singapore's three synagogues: a 4.5 rating across 135 Google reviews. Chesed-El Synagogue (4.6, 76 reviews) and Chabad (4.6, 26 reviews) round out the list. All three ask visitors to register in advance, and none charge admission.

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Singapore's Synagogues at a Glance

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Maghain Aboth Synagogue	4.5 ★	135	Overall, historic tours	View ›
2	Chesed-El Synagogue	4.6 ★	76	Architecture and acoustics	View ›
3	Chabad	4.6 ★	26	Community services and daily minyan	View ›

Each synagogue, in detail

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Maghain Aboth Synagogue

4.5135 Google reviews

Maghain Aboth Synagogue, completed in 1878, is the oldest surviving synagogue building in Southeast Asia and remains the anchor of Singapore's small, longstanding Jewish community, first established in the early 19th century by Baghdadi and Sephardic settlers. The synagogue offers guided tours by appointment, a small museum, and access to the neighboring community's kosher shop. Visits require advance booking through the synagogue's website.

What people praise

Nearly 150 years of continuous history, valued as a rare landmark in the region
Guided tours led by knowledgeable, welcoming volunteers
Beautiful, well-preserved architecture noted by nearly every visitor
A meaningful window into Singapore's Jewish heritage for school groups and tourists alike

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume135 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown78% 5-star

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Our take: It holds the highest review volume of Singapore's synagogues, 135 at a 4.5 average, and its history plus public tours make it the natural starting point for most visitors.

+6563372189 Directions

24/26 Waterloo St, Singapore 187968

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Chesed-El Synagogue

4.676 Google reviews

Chesed-El Synagogue, established in 1905 by Sir Manasseh Meyer, serves Singapore's Sephardic Jewish community from a landmark building on Oxley Rise. The synagogue occasionally opens to the public for festivals such as the My Community Festival, and it offers guided visits with prior registration through its website, which also covers Jewish life topics including kosher practice and the mikvah.

What people praise

Interior praised as beautiful, clean, and elegantly maintained
Excellent natural acoustics noted without any microphone needed
Rabbi described as friendly and patient in answering visitor questions
A rare, valued chance to see inside a working synagogue

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume76 · 50th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown76% 5-star

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Our take: At 4.6 across 76 reviews, it ranks just behind Maghain Aboth on review volume, reflecting a smaller, appointment-based visiting model rather than any gap in experience.

Website Directions

2 Oxley Rise, Singapore 238693

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Chabad

4.626 Google reviews

Chabad anchors the Jewish Welfare Board's community services from a site next to Maghain Aboth Synagogue, running daily minyan prayers alongside a museum, a kosher shop and restaurant, and a mikvah. It also oversees Jewish education through the Sir Manasseh Meyer International School and a Sunday school program, making it a hub for both worship and community life.

What people praise

Consistently described as warm and welcoming by both residents and visitors
Volunteers noted for checking in and asking how visitors are doing
Daily prayer services reliably maintained
Valued as a home away from home for traveling Jewish visitors

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume26 · 17th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: With 26 reviews, it has the smallest public review base here, understandable for a community organization built around its members rather than casual visitors, but its 4.6 average holds steady.

Website +6563323012 Directions

24 Waterloo St, Singapore 187950

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How this list is ordered

We rank using two public signals from Google: the average visitor rating and how many people left one. A rating backed by more reviews carries more weight than one built on a handful, and we also factor in recency, since it shows a place stays active in community life. No synagogue can pay to appear higher on this list or change these numbers.

What visiting costs

None of Singapore’s synagogues charge for entry. All three ask visitors to register in advance for security reasons, standard practice at Jewish institutions worldwide, and most tours or festival open days are free, with donations welcomed but never required.

Where to find them

Maghain Aboth and Chabad sit almost next door to each other on Waterloo Street in the Bras Basah and Bugis area, close to the community’s kosher shop and restaurant. Chesed-El Synagogue is a short distance away on Oxley Rise, near Orchard Road. All three are easy to reach by MRT if you’re searching for a synagogue near me in central Singapore.

What to know before you visit

Do I need to register or book in advance?
Is there a dress code for visitors?
Are guided tours available, and in what languages?
Is photography allowed inside the synagogue?
What identification should I bring for the security check?
Are there times when visitors aren’t welcome, such as during services?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. The order reflects public Google ratings and review volume only. A business can never pay to change its position on this list.

How did you choose these synagogues?

We compared every synagogue in Singapore with a meaningful public track record on Google, then ranked them by rating weighted against review volume.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this page in July 2026 using the latest available Google data, and revisit it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do I need to be Jewish to visit?

Generally no. Maghain Aboth and Chesed-El both welcome visitors of any faith for tours or open days, though advance registration and a security check apply.

Is admission free?

Yes. None of Singapore’s synagogues charge for entry; donations are welcomed but voluntary.

The bottom line

Maghain Aboth Synagogue is the easiest starting point for most visitors: it’s the oldest, the best-documented, and offers regular guided tours. Book ahead, bring ID for the security check, and remember it’s a working house of worship for a community that’s been here since 1878.

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