City overview
Boca Raton pairs two miles of lifeguarded Atlantic beaches, Mediterranean-Revival architecture and upscale shopping with one of the largest Orthodox communities in Florida. Boca Raton Synagogue, the Boca Jewish Center, Young Israel and six Chabad centres anchor a community spread from East Boca to the Powerline Road corridor in West Boca. Dozens of kosher restaurants, bakeries and full kosher supermarkets sit within a few miles of each other, most of them under ORB supervision. A community eruv covers much of central and west Boca, and daily minyanim run from early morning to late night. It is an easy base for a Shabbos, a family beach holiday or a longer winter stay.
Boca Beach Chabad Jewish Center
Boca Raton, FL
Rabbi
Rabbi Ruvi & Ahuva New
Phone
(561) 394-9770Founded in 1999 on East Palmetto Park Road, a short walk from downtown hotels and the beach, with daily Shacharit, Shabbat services and a free weekly Kiddush Luncheon.
Getting Around
Public transit
Tri-Rail commuter trains stop at Boca Raton station, 680 Yamato Road, with service south to Fort Lauderdale and Miami and north to West Palm Beach.
Brightline intercity trains stop downtown at 101 NW 4th Street, near Mizner Park, with direct service to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando; the ride to Miami takes about an hour. Palm Tran buses link both stations with the main roads, but most visitors find a car or rideshare more practical for reaching shuls and kosher food spread across West Boca.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft both operate throughout Boca Raton, including set drop-off areas at Mizner Park, and are a practical way to reach the beaches, where parking is limited.
Car rental
A car is the easiest way to get around, since shuls, kosher restaurants and supermarkets are spread along Powerline Road, Glades Road and State Road 7.
All major rental companies operate at President Donald J. Trump International and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International airports. City beach parks charge a daily vehicle entry fee for non-residents, and from October 1, 2026 their gatehouses accept cards and mobile payment only.
Airport
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT) is about 20 miles north of Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is about 25 miles south; both have frequent domestic service, and Miami International (MIA) is further south for international flights. Tri-Rail and Brightline connect Boca Raton with Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Boca Raton Airport (BCT) handles private and business aviation only.
Good to know
Best time to visit
November through April brings dry, sunny days in the 70s°F, while June to October is hot, humid and within the Atlantic hurricane season.
Insider tips
Book lodging with Shabbos in mind: the nearest hotel identified by Boca Raton Synagogue is the Hilton Boca Raton Suites, about 3.9 miles away, not a short Shabbos walk, and most shuls sit in residential West Boca, so many observant visitors rent a kosher home or stay near the Chabad of their choice. Check the eruv status before every Shabbos, since it can go down after storms. Kosher supermarkets such as The Grove, Aroma and All Kosher stock prepared Shabbos food, and many restaurants close early on Friday and reopen Motzei Shabbos. Beach parking fills quickly on winter weekends, so arrive early or use rideshare.
Safety & emergency
Boca Raton is generally a safe, well-policed city, and its beach parks are lifeguarded year-round (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in winter, until 6:30 PM during daylight saving time). Swim only in guarded areas, watch for rip-current flags, and keep valuables out of sight in parked cars. During hurricane season, follow Palm Beach County emergency instructions. Emergencies: 911. Boca Raton Police non-emergency: (561) 368-6201.
Local time
4:06 AM
+4 hrs from NYC
Plug
Type A/B
120V
Currency
US Dollar
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