United States · NY
Albany
Includes Saratoga Springs, Schenectady.
Safety Score
61/100
Normal for here
Based on 2 events over 60 weeks.
TribeScore
46/100
Jewish community
Based on Jewish population, synagogues, kosher food, Jewish schools, mikvah and Chabad.
How scores work. We never blend the two into one number.
- Jewish population
- 28,300
- Berman Jewish DataBank: Comenetz & Sheskin (2024), U.S. Jewish population estimates by county (same county estimates as AJYB 2024 Vol. 124 Appendix A), summed over the CBSA's counties, 2024
- Synagogues
- 18
- checked 25 Oct 2026
- Kosher food
- 20
- checked 25 Oct 2026
Safety in Albany
Not safety advice. Not an emergency service.
Safety Score
61 Normal for here
Based on 2 events over 60 weeks.
Down 2 in the last 4 weeks (busier).
Few events have been reported here, so this score leans on United States as a whole.
The score compares Albany with its own recent past. Compare it only with other cities in United States.
Official figure
No figure for this region; the national figure is shown.
6,274 antisemitic incidents recorded in United States (calendar year (Jan-Dec 2025)).
Source: ADL (Anti-Defamation League) - Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025, 2025.
Events in the last 12 months
| Assault | 0 |
|---|---|
| Attack or plot | 0 |
| Vandalism | 0 |
| Threat or harassment | 2 |
| Campus or institutional | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Published events dated since 11 Nov 2025. See them in the feed.
Government travel advisory
The US State Department does not rate the United States itself.
Two questions for people who know Albany
Would you wear a Magen David here?
Not enough reports yet.
Could you be visibly observant here?
Not enough reports yet.
One answer per question per device. Results appear once 20 people have answered. Answers are opinions, not checked facts.
Seen an antisemitic incident in Albany? Report it to us.
Jewish places in Albany
Synagogues
18 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation 420 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps
- Beth Tephilah Synagogue Orthodox 82 River St, Troy, NY 12180, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Congregation Agudat Achim 2117 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Anshe Emeth 240 Joslen Blvd, Hudson, NY 12534, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Berith Sholom 167 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob Orthodox (Modern) 380 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Congregation Beth Emeth 100 Academy Rd #100, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Beth Israel Orthodox (Modern) 2195 Eastern Pkwy, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Congregation Beth Shalom 688 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Gates of Heaven 852 Ashmore Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Ohav Shalom 113 Krumkill Rd, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Shomray Torah Orthodox (Kiruv) 463 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Nassau Synagogue 12 Albany Ave, Nassau, NY 12123, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Beth El of Troy 411 Hoosick Rd, Troy, NY 12180, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Israel 600 New Scotland Ave Ste 1, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Israel of Catskill 220 Spring St, Catskill, NY 12414, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA Source: Google Maps
- The Chatham Synagogue 1536 Co Rd 28, Valatie, NY 12184, USA Source: Google Maps
Chabad houses
10 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Bethlehem Chabad 393 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad at Union College Rohr Jewish Student Center 225 Seward Pl, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad of Columbia County 96 Stone Mill Rd, Hudson, NY 12534, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad of Saratoga 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad of the Capital District 122 S Main Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad RPI 1908 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad-Lubavitch of Southern Rensselaer County 5 Mannix Rd, East Greenbush, NY 12061, USA Source: Google Maps
- Clifton Park Chabad Jewish Center 495 Moe Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA Source: Google Maps
- Troy Chabad Center 27 S Lake Ave, Troy, NY 12180, USA Source: Google Maps
- University Heights Chabad 147 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps
Kosher food
20 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- 518 Kosher certified by Vaad Hakashruth of the Capitol District 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY, 12208 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- A Better Bite 99 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bet Sharga Hebrew Academy of the Capitol District certified by Vaad Hakashruth of the Capitol District 54 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY, 12205 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Better Brands Inc. DBA Kayfoods certified by OU 10 Burdick Drive, Albany, NY, 12205 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- BJ's Wholesale Club #7 certified by KOF-K Kosher Supervision 1440 Central Ave (Northway Mall), Albany, NY, 12205 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Camp Tal certified by an individual rabbi 150 Ingalside Road, Greenville, NY, 12083 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Daughters of Sarah Senior Community (Massry) certified by Vaad Hakashruth of the Capitol District 180 Washington Ave, Albany, NY, 12203 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Hudson Polish Delicatessen 303 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY 12534, USA Source: Google Maps
- Mamoun's Restaurant 206 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210, USA Source: Google Maps
- Market 32 #52 certified by Vaad Hakashruth of the Capitol District 1730 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, 12205 Source: New York State kosher registrations, Google Maps
- Maurice's Delicatessen 50 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA Source: Google Maps
- Olde Hudson 449 Warren St, Hudson, NY 12534, USA Source: Google Maps
- Pearl's Bagels & Bakery 16 Picotte Dr, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps
- Saati Deli & Catering 518 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, USA Source: Google Maps
- Saati Deli & Catering LLC 586 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110, USA Source: Google Maps
- Saratoga's Broadway Deli 420 Broadway #2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA Source: Google Maps
- The Jewish Goodness and Kindness Center dba Elisheva's Gourmet certified by an individual rabbi 495 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Toko Provisions 428 Main St, Catskill, NY 12414, USA Source: Google Maps
- Yemen Grocery & Deli Inc 108B Quail St, Albany, NY 12206, USA Source: Google Maps
- Zaitoon Kitchen 471 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110, USA Source: Google Maps
Jewish schools
2 · checked 6 Nov 2026
- HEBREW ACADEMY OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT Prizmah member 100 ACADEMY RD, ALBANY, NY 12208 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- MAIMONIDES HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 404 PARTRIDGE ST, ALBANY, NY 12208 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
Mikvaot
3 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- B'nos Israel Mikvah 340 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208, USA Source: Google Maps
- Mikvah Bnos Israel Ltd. Orthodox 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY, 12208, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Mikvah Chaya Mushkah Of Troy Orthodox 2306 15th Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
Sources
| Figure | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish population | Berman Jewish DataBank: Comenetz & Sheskin (2024), U.S. Jewish population estimates by county (same county estimates as AJYB 2024 Vol. 124 Appendix A), summed over the CBSA's counties | 2024 |
| Synagogues | Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Chabad houses | Google Maps | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Kosher food | New York State kosher registrations, Google Maps | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Jewish schools | US Private School Survey (NCES) | checked 6 Nov 2026 |
| Mikvaot | Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Official figure, United States | ADL (Anti-Defamation League) - Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025 | calendar year (Jan-Dec 2025) |
| Events and Safety Score | News reports collected and grouped by us | newest 18 Jun 2026 |
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