Tourist Information
We are always happy to hosts visitors to our beautiful city.
Although we are primarily located in The Hague we also provide support to the surrounding cities in Zuid Holland, including Wassenaar, Leiden, Delft and Zoetermeer.
Shabbat
If you plan on attending Shabbat services or Shabbat meals, please reach out to us in advance.
At the moment we don't have weekly communal Shabbat meals, however it may be possible to to participate in a Shabbat meal with the Rabbi or with other community members.
If it is your first time visiting the synagogue, please send an email with a picture of your passport to [email protected].
Shul Services
The Jewish community (NIG) is home to two shuls, one in the Bezuidenhout neighborhood, and one in Scheveningen.
1) Shul in the Bezuidenhout neighborhood (near Central Station)
Shabbat Service Times:
Friday night: at candle lighting
Shabbat morning: 9:30
Shabbat Mincha: 1.5 hours before end of Shabbat
2) Shul in the Scheveningen neighborhood
Shabbat Service Times:
Friday night: at candle lighting
Shabbat morning: 9:30
Shul times have been updated: May 2024
Weekday Shacharit Hours:
On Sunday mornings we often have a minyan in Scheveningen. We don't have other weekday minyanim.
Please contact us for service hours.
Kosher
Unfortunately the kosher grocery in The Hague has closed down in May 2023. At the moment we don't have a Kosher store or catering. Kosher meals can be ordered in Amsterdam. Please plan your trip accordingly.
Chabad Central Amsterdam has compiled a convenient list of kosher items available in most supermarkets throughout the Netherlands. You can find the list here. Additionally, kosher food products can be ordered online from https://kosher4u.eu.
Mikvah
The Hague is home to a beautiful newly renovated mikvah. Please contact Mrs. Sara Katzman to book an appointment.
Learn more about the meaning and function of Mikvah here.
Jewish Sites
Former Jewish Quarter:
Click here for an audio tour of the former Jewish quarter in The Hague.
Jewish Quarter Tours:
Upon request Rabbi Mendel Katzman can provide a history walking tour of the former Jewish Quarter. The tour takes about one and half hours.
Private tour: €75 (up to 5 participants)
Group tour: €150 (6-25 participants)
Please send an email for more information and availability.
Portuguese Jewish cemetery:
To visit the Portuguese Jewish cemetery, please click here.
Hotels
We are NOT in the business of recommending hotels, here are a few hotels in close proximity of the shuls:
Here are some hotels close to the shul in the Bezuidenhout area:
Babylon Hotel The Hague
Koningin Julianaplein 35
babylonhoteldenhaag.com
Hotel NH Den Haag
Prinses Margrietplantsoen 100
nh-hotels.nl/hotel/nh-den-haag
Carlton Ambassador Hotel
Sophialaan 2
carlton.nl/hotel-ambassador-den-haag
Mondiaan Hotelschool
Koningin Marialaan 9
rocmondriaan.nl/invitez/newmondrian/
For short term apartments:
shortstay-apartment.com
Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament
At this hotel you may ask for kosher food in advance:
ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/
There a number of hotels within walking distance of the Scheveningen shul.
If you're with an agent, say that you need the Belgisch Park area.
De Plesman
deplesman.com
Hotel Corel
This hotel sometimes has Shabbat friendly room accomodations
hotelcorel.com
Hotel Bor
hotelbor.nl
Hotel Studio
hotelstudio.nl
Kurhaus of Scheveningen
amrathkurhaus.com