INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

IMPORTANT (SUMMER 2023):

At the moment, the Chabad Jewish Center is under construction as we expand. Construction will continue through summer 2023. We expect to complete construction in time for Rosh Hashanah 2023.

Shabbat Services are usually held at the home of Rabbi & Mrs. Lifshitz, 3510 N North St, Boise, ID 83703, which is NOT in walking distance to the Chabad Jewish Center. 

SERVICES:

Shacharit/Musaf services are held weekly on Shabbat mornings at 10:00 AM, followed by a community kiddush luncheon. We do not always get a minyan, but with guests in town there is a stronger likelihood.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

The closest hotels to the Lifshitz residence are:

Red Lion Hotel at 1800 West Fairview Avenue, Boise, ID 83702.
www.redlion.com/boise (208) 344-7691

Riverside Hotel at 2900 West Chinden Boulevard, Boise, ID 83714.
www.redlion.com/riverside (208) 343-1871

Boise Inn at 4060 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83706.
www.theboiseinn.com (208) 344-4030
Very basic motel

The nicest hotel is the Riverside. The Boise Inn is a very basic (not recommended) motel. The Red Lion is a decent balance of location, quality and value.

Please note that ALL above hotels are over 2 miles away.

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The closest hotels to the Chabad Jewish Center (located at 1803 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise, ID 83709) are:

Hampton Inn & Suites Boise/Spectrum
Address: 7499 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 323-2500 - Call and ASK FOR THE CHABAD RATE. They will also let you leave your baggage at the front desk on Shabbat and pick up Saturday night.

Hilton Garden Inn Boise Spectrum
Address: 7699 W Spectrum St, Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 376-1000 - Call and ASK FOR THE CHABAD RATE. They will also let you leave your baggage at the front desk on Shabbat and pick up Saturday night.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boise
Address: 7957 W Spectrum St, Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 375-8500

Oxford Suites Boise
Address: 1426 S Entertainment Ave, Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 322-8000

All 4 above hotels are just over 1 mile from the Chabad Jewish Center.


KOSHER IN BOISE:

Click here for our Kosher in Boise page.

MEALS:

A communal kiddush lunch is held after services on Shabbat day at the Chabad Jewish Center (except for Pesach and other unique exceptions; it is advisable to check first).

Requests for Friday night meal hospitality can be made by emailing the Chabad Jewish Center or calling 208.853.9200.

If you are visiting Boise and are in need of kosher meals, please click here for our boutique Kosher Catering page. We do not have a full-scale catering service but are happy to do our best to accommodate the kosher traveler.

ERUV:

There is no eruv in the greater Boise area.

MIKVAH

Unfortunately, there is no mikvah in Boise. The closest mikvah is in Salt Lake City, Utah (app. 350 miles from Boise).

Efforts are underway to raise funds to construct a mikvah. We are currently under construction. To contribute to our Mikvah fund and find out more about this project please click here. Thank you.

If you have further questions, please contact us via email or at 208.853.9200.