5 Best Synagogues in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Toronto's first synagogue opened on Bathurst Street in 1856, and nearly two centuries later, congregations spanning Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox traditions still serve the city's Jewish community from that same corridor and further north into North York. Here's a respectful, data-grounded look at five of them.

Short answer: Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto's first synagogue, founded in 1856, holds the highest review volume among the city's synagogues here: 74 Google reviews at a 4.7 rating. Cong. Chasidei Bobov (4.8, 57 reviews) and Agudath Israel Congregation (4.9, 46 reviews) carry the strongest average ratings on smaller review bases. All five welcome visitors free of charge.

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Toronto's Synagogues Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Holy Blossom Temple	4.7 ★	74	Overall, Toronto's oldest synagogue	View ›
2	Cong. Chasidei Bobov	4.8 ★	57	Close-knit Chasidic community	View ›
3	Beth Tzedec Congregation	4.6 ★	68	Conservative congregation and events	View ›
4	Agudath Israel Congregation ("Agudah North")	4.9 ★	46	Orthodox daily davening	View ›
5	Forest Hill Jewish Centre	4.5 ★	61	Welcoming to newcomers	View ›

Each congregation, up close

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Holy Blossom Temple

4.774 Google reviews

Holy Blossom Temple, founded in 1856, is Toronto's first synagogue and continues as a Reform congregation from its Bathurst Street building. Alongside family and Shabbat services, the temple runs a well-regarded on-site school, a Judaica store, a kosher kitchen, and hosts weddings, and it maintains an outreach program offering meals to people experiencing homelessness.

What people praise

Rabbi described by name as caring and wise well beyond her years
Family services praised for being welcoming to children
Congregation noted as warm even to those returning after years away
Valued as both a spiritual and a genuinely charitable community

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume74 · 98th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: Its 74 reviews are the largest base among Toronto's synagogues here, and its 4.7 average reflects a well-established, historic congregation.

Website +1416-789-3291 Directions

1950 Bathurst St, York, ON M5P 3K9

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Cong. Chasidei Bobov

4.857 Google reviews

Cong. Chasidei Bobov serves North York's Chasidic Bobov community as an Orthodox synagogue, providing regular daily and Shabbat davening in a close-knit, informal setting. Reviewers describe it as a genuine neighborhood shul where the community gathers with music and prayer throughout the week.

What people praise

Described as a warm, welcoming place to pray
A genuine Chasidish atmosphere valued by regular attendees
Friendly, familiar community feel for members and visitors alike
A favorite return spot for people who've prayed there before

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume57 · 83th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: At 4.8 across 57 reviews, it holds one of the strongest ratings on this list, built by a close, regular congregation rather than casual visitors.

+1647-952-5250 Directions

3703 Bathurst St, North York, ON M6A 2E8

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Beth Tzedec Congregation

4.668 Google reviews

Beth Tzedec Congregation serves Toronto's Conservative Jewish community from a large Bathurst Street sanctuary that also hosts weddings and community events. The congregation describes itself as welcoming to blended and non-traditional Jewish families, alongside its regular worship schedule.

What people praise

Sanctuary described as magnificent, especially for weddings
Clergy praised as dedicated and inclusive of the whole congregation
Described by longtime Toronto residents as a meaningful, traditional anchor
Valued for welcoming non-traditional Jewish families

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume68 · 93th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

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Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: Its 68 reviews sit close to Agudath Israel's, and its 4.6 average reflects a well-established, traditional congregation.

Website +1416-781-3511 Directions

1700 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5P 3K3

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Agudath Israel Congregation ("Agudah North")

4.946 Google reviews

Agudath Israel Congregation, known locally as Agudah North, is an Orthodox synagogue in North York offering daily davening led by its rabbi. Out-of-town visitors passing through Toronto describe stopping in specifically to pray there when in the city.

What people praise

Consistently described as friendly and welcoming, even to first-time visitors
Rabbi praised by name for warmth and knowledge
Regulars describe immediately feeling at home
Valued by out-of-town visitors who make a point of davening there

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume46 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: Its 4.9 rating is the highest among Toronto's synagogues here, though its 46 reviews are a smaller base than the others, a strong but still modest public track record.

Website +1416-789-5514 Directions

129 McGillivray Ave, North York, ON M5M 2Y6

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Forest Hill Jewish Centre

4.561 Google reviews

Forest Hill Jewish Centre operates as both a synagogue and a community center on Spadina Road, blending Orthodox davening with broader community classes and services for the neighborhood. New members describe attending a single Shabbat service there and staying on as regular congregants.

What people praise

Rabbi and rebbetzin praised for being especially welcoming to newcomers
New members describe being immediately greeted and drawn into the community
Classes and services described as meaningful
A warm, frum community atmosphere noted by several reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume61 · 88th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 61 reviews and 4.5 average put it fifth here on review volume, a smaller, close-knit congregation compared with the synagogues above it.

Website +1416-483-0883 Directions

360 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5P 2V4

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How this list is ordered

We weigh two public Google signals together: the average rating and how many people left one, so a strong rating built on more reviews outranks a similar rating from a handful of visitors. We also factor in recency, whether people are still reviewing a place today. No synagogue can pay to appear higher on this list or change these numbers.

What visiting costs

Entry to every synagogue on this list is free. Some, particularly the Orthodox congregations in North York, are closely tied to their regular membership, so first-time visitors are generally better received when they call ahead or come with an introduction from a member.

Where to find them

Holy Blossom Temple, Beth Tzedec Congregation, and Forest Hill Jewish Centre all sit along or near Bathurst Street and Spadina Road in midtown Toronto, while Cong. Chasidei Bobov and Agudath Israel Congregation serve the North York Jewish community further up Bathurst. A synagogue near me in Toronto usually means a short trip up this same corridor.

What to know before you visit

Do I need to call ahead or bring an introduction before attending a service?
Is there a dress code for visitors, particularly for Orthodox services?
Are non-members welcome at regular Shabbat services?
Is photography allowed inside the sanctuary?
Does the synagogue offer classes or programs open to newcomers?
Is the building wheelchair accessible?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. The order reflects public Google ratings and review volume only. A synagogue can never pay to move up this list or change another’s score.

How did you choose these synagogues?

We compared every synagogue in Toronto with a meaningful public review history, then ranked them by rating weighted against review volume.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026, and we revisit it as ratings and review counts change.

Do I need to be Jewish to visit?

Generally, established congregations like Holy Blossom Temple and Beth Tzedec welcome visitors of any background at public events, though the smaller Orthodox shuls are more geared to their regular membership.

Is there an admission fee?

No. Entry is free at every synagogue on this list; donations are voluntary.

The bottom line

Holy Blossom Temple is the easiest starting point for most visitors: it’s Toronto’s oldest synagogue, the most reviewed here, and openly welcomes newcomers to its family services. If you’re looking for a smaller, closely-knit Orthodox community instead, Cong. Chasidei Bobov and Agudath Israel Congregation are both warmly regarded, though it’s worth calling ahead first.

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