Rochester
Includes Pittsford.
61/100
Normal for here
Based on 1 event over 60 weeks.
42/100
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
- 21,800
- 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
- 11
- checked 25 Oct 2026
- Kosher food
- 20
- checked 25 Oct 2026
Safety in Rochester
Not safety advice. Not an emergency service.
Safety Score
61 Normal for here
Based on 1 event over 60 weeks.
Down 1 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 Rochester 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 | 1 |
| Campus or institutional | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
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 Rochester
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 Rochester? Report it to us.
Jewish places in Rochester
Synagogues
11 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- 50 New Rochester Families 1161 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad at RIT 3018 E River Rd, Rochester, NY 14623, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Beth Hakneses Hachodosh Orthodox (Modern) 19 St Regis Dr N, Rochester, NY 14618, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Congregation Beth Sholom Orthodox (Modern) 1161 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Congregation Etz Chaim 2 Mountain Rise, Fairport, NY 14450, USA Source: Google Maps
- Light of Israel Orthodox (Kiruv) 1675 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Temple B'rith Kodesh 2131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Beth David 139 S Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Beth El 139 Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Emanu-El 363 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Sinai 363 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625, USA Source: Google Maps
Chabad houses
5 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Chabad at RIT 3018 E River Rd, Rochester, NY 14623, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad House - Rohr Center for Jewish Life at the University of Rochester 955 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad of Geneseo 43 Westview Crescent, Geneseo, NY 14454, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad of Pittsford 21 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, NY 14534, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad of Rochester 1037 S Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14618, USA Source: Google Maps
Kosher food
20 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Almadenah Halal Meat Market 367 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY 14606, USA Source: Google Maps
- BJ's Wholesale Club #168 certified by KOF-K Kosher Supervision 400 Jay Scutti Boulevard, Rochester, NY, 14623 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Celebrate Cafe 70 Linden Oaks, Rochester, NY 14625, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad Lubavitch of Rochester Inc. certified by an individual rabbi 1037 S. Winton Road, Rochester, NY, 14618 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Douglass Dining Hall 500 Wilson Blvd, Rochester, NY 14627, USA Source: Google Maps
- Fox's Deli 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY 14623, USA Source: Google Maps
- Grass Fed 980-982 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA Source: Google Maps
- HP Hood LLC - Batavia certified by Orthodox Union 5140 W Ag Pk Dr, Batavia, NY, 14020 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Leo's Deli 2021 S Winton Rd S, Rochester, NY 14618, USA Source: Google Maps
- Lipman's Kosher Market Inc. certified by BVK - Buffalo Vaad 1482 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618 Source: New York State kosher registrations, Google Maps
- Loaded Latke 39 Lomb Memorial Dr Student Alumni Union, Rochester, NY 14623, USA Source: Google Maps
- Loaded Latke- RIT certified by Star K 39 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY, 14623 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Malek's Bakery certified by Rochester Kehillah Kashrut 1795 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618 Source: New York State kosher registrations, Google Maps
- Mason's Deli 396 Jefferson Ave, Rochester, NY 14611, USA Source: Google Maps
- Sabra Grill Catering certified by David Cohen 5 Dartford Rd, Rochester, NY, 14618 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Seared and Saccharum 250 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604, USA Source: Google Maps
- Sofra Restaurant 315 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621, USA Source: Google Maps
- The Jewish Home of Rochester certified by Gene Trotta 2021 Winton Rd South, Rochester, NY, 14618 Source: New York State kosher registrations
- Tops Friendly Markets 1900 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA Source: Google Maps
- U of R Douglass Kosher certified by Star - K Kosher LLC 735 Library Road, Rochester, NY, 14627 Source: New York State kosher registrations
Jewish schools
3 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- HILLEL COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 191 FAIRFIELD DR, ROCHESTER, NY 14620 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- ORA ACADEMY Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 139 WINTON RD S, ROCHESTER, NY 14610 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- TALMUDICAL INSTITUTE OF UPSTATE NY Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 769 PARK AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14607 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
Mikvaot
2 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Beth Hatvilah Mikvah Orthodox 27 North St. Regis Drive, Rochester, NY, 14618, US Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Rochester Mikva 27 St Regis Dr N, Rochester, NY 14618, USA Source: Google Maps
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 | Google Maps, New York State kosher registrations | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Jewish schools | US Private School Survey (NCES) | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Mikvaot | Orthodox Union directory, Google Maps | 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 13 Feb 2026 |
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