Greater Raleigh FAQs

Is there a Jewish day school nearby?
Yes, The Sandra E. Lerner Jewish Community Day School (“Lerner”) in neighboring Durham has, since 1995, welcomed K-5 learners from across the Triangle for Judaic and Hebrew study. For more information or to schedule a tour, email the school’s admissions team.

Is there a Jewish community center in Raleigh? What about a Jewish Federation?
Yes, on both counts! The Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh is our chief partner. Its divisions include Jewish Community Center of Greater Raleigh, Jewish Family Services of Greater Raleigh, and Jewish Community Relations Council. Newcomers to Greater Raleigh can fill out this form to get connected. To subscribe to Jewish Federation's email list, click here. 

To meet others online, consider joining Raleigh Jewish Moms or Triangle Jewish Connection on Facebook. These groups are run by Beth Meyer Synagogue congregants and are open to the whole community.

What are the hours of Beth Meyer Sisterhood’s Judaica Shop?
The Judaica Shop is typically open on Fridays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. You may call Shelly Pasquale, our volunteer Judaica Shop Director, on her cell phone at (484) 557-9029 to make an appointment outside these hours (seriously, it’s no trouble at all!). The Judaica Shop also has a web boutique — browse here.

We had a baby boy! Who can perform the bris?
Mazal tov, parents! Three local healthcare professionals are trained to be mohelim:
• Richard D. Adelman, MD is a long-time practitioner of family medicine — you may call his office at (919) 846-9292 to request his services.
• Ricardo “Ricky” Baler, MD, FAAP specializes in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. His phone number is (347) 414-2485.
• Joel M. Bernstien, MD is a board-certified OBGYN at Kamm McKenzie — email him to connect.

Where can I find kosher food?
Lots of area supermarkets stock kosher food, including meat and poultry. We usually direct shoppers to these stores:

• Food Lion at 7905 Falls of Neuse Road
• Trader Joe’s (we think their latkes are the best!)
• Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Drive
• Harris Teeter

NY Bagel & Deli at 7909 Falls of Neuse Road makes kosher challot and bagels. Food Lion (the one at 7905 Falls of Neuse Road) and BJ’s Wholesale Club sell kosher challot, too. We understand that Kosher in Raleigh on Facebook can be helpful for locating specific items.

I want to send a meal of condolence to a loved one — any ideas?
While there are no kosher restaurants or delicatessens in Raleigh, these caterers can prepare and deliver platters that might be suitable for your needs:

I need a kosher caterer — whom should I contact?
We can recommend several! The caterers listed below are trained in the principles of kashrut and are authorized to prepare food in our kosher dairy kitchen: