Tourists & Visitors

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1. Do you guys have coffee?

   • Yes.​

2. Do you have daily/Shabbos/Yom Tev/Chol Hamoed minyanim?

   • We do not have a frum community, so any minyanim depend on visitors. Please fill out the interest form at chabadsv.org/minyanrequest and if there is a possibility of putting a minyan together, we will follow up closer to your arrival dates. There are higher chances during bein hazmanim/Yeshiva breaks, but it’s never guaranteed.

3. Where do you recommend staying?

   • Massanutten/McGaheysville is a very popular area. It’s about 20 minutes from the Chabad House and 10 minutes from Shenandoah National Park. There are many hotels and airbnbs closer to Chabad as well.​

4. Are there hotels walking distance to the Chabad House?

   • Hotel Madison & Table 1888 are each a block away from Chabad. Friendly Inn is about 20 mins walk. There are more hotels within about 2 miles. There are several airbnbs within a 10 minute walk.​

5. Where can I stay in the eiruv?

   • There is no eiruv.

6. Where is the closest kosher supermarket and restaurant?

   • Motti Market in Rockville, Maryland, over 2.5 hours away. Local stores have very minimal kosher sections. Martins has the best selection (may have frozen pizza/knishes…) If you are driving, plan to bring your food with you.

7. Do you have a womens Mikvah?

   • Unfortunately, not yet. The closest mikva is located at Chabad of Charlottesville, 1 hour away. If you’d like to donate towards building a local mikvah, please contact us!

8. What’s there to do in the Shenandoah Valley?

   • There’s lots to explore throughout the Valley, especially if you enjoy nature, history and family attractions. Some visitor favorites include:

   • Luray Caverns – Luray: The famous caverns, plus the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Shenandoah Heritage Village, Toy Town Junction, Garden Maze, and Rope Adventure Park, all at the same complex.

   • Shenandoah National Park & Skyline Drive – near Elkton/Luray: Beautiful overlooks, waterfalls and countless hiking trails. Swift Run Gap near Elkton is a convenient entrance from the Harrisonburg area.

   • Grand Caverns – Grottoes: Cavern tours, hiking and a beautiful riverside park.

   • Natural Chimneys Park and Campground – Mount Solon: Huge natural limestone towers, walking and hiking trails, picnicking and riverfront scenery.

   • Frontier Culture Museum – Staunton: A large outdoor living-history museum with historic farms and buildings from different cultures and periods.

   • Virginia Safari Park – Natural Bridge: A 180-acre drive-through safari where animals come right up to your car, plus a walk-through Safari Village.

   • Natural Bridge State Park – Natural Bridge: The spectacular natural limestone bridge, hiking trails and waterfalls. It pairs nicely with the Safari Park for a day trip.

   • For hiking, several of our visitors have recommended the AllTrails app. It’s an easy way to find nearby trails and choose based on length and difficulty.

9. I forgot/lost my tallis/tefillin/yarmulka/etc… Do you have one I can use?

   • Happy to help when we can! Please text us at 540.416.1770 and we’ll try our best.

10. ​How does your Chabad House support itself?

    • Each Chabad House/center is financially independent, and responsible for raising 100% of its own budget, from A to Z.

    • If you'd like to contribute please click here, every dollar will be put to work!