Minyan Service Times
See the list of regularly scheduled Minyan times.
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July 19 - 25
Shachris 8:30 AM
Mincha Maariv 8:40 PM
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July 26 - August 1
Shchris 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 AM
Mincha 1:45, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 PM
Mariv 8:55, 9:30 PM
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August 2 - 8
Shchris 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 AM
Mincha 1:41, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 PM
Mariv 8:50, 9:25 PM
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August 9 - 15
Shchris 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 AM
Mincha 1:37, 4:30, 6:30, 8:20 PM
Mariv 8:40, 9:15 PM
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August 16 - 22
Shchris 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 AM
Mincha 1:37, 4:30, 6:30, 8:20 PM
Mariv 8:40, 9:15 PM
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August 23 - 29
Shchris 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 AM
Mincha 1:37, 4:30, 6:30, 8:20 PM
Mariv 8:40, 9:15 PM
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August 30 - September 5
Shchris 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 AM
Mincha 1:37, 4:30, 6:30, 8:20 PM
Mariv 8:40, 9:15 PM
Minyanim Seasonality
Minyan availability follows a seasonal pattern, with the highest reliability during the summer months and more limited opportunities during the off-season.
Peak Season | July / August (excluding 9 days) | Reliable daily minyanim (Multiple Shacharit and Mincha). |
17 Tamuz & Nine Days | Late July / Early August | Treated like shoulder season. |
Shoulder Months | May – June | September – October | 40–70% chance there will be a minyan (Use Minyan Maker). |
Off Season | November - April | Low reliability (Use Minyan Maker). |
Minyan Maker Tool
Niagara Falls experiences seasonal tourism, which affects minyan availability throughout the year.
During the peak summer season, daily minyanim are reliable and plentiful. During the quieter months, minyanim often depend on advance coordination through our Minyan Maker, which helps bring people together.
To use it, simply register for the dates and minyanim you plan to attend. Once 10 people have registered for a specific minyan, our system will automatically send a confirmation by email or text message. If your plans change, you can easily unregister at any time.
Even during the off-season, we frequently reach a minyan through this system—so please sign up! Keep in mind that off-season minyanim are often confirmed only a day or two in advance. We encourage you to register even if your plans are not yet certain. There's no pressure if you need to cancel later—it is far more helpful to register and cancel if necessary than not to register at all.
Reliable Off-Season Minyanim Nearby
For those seeking a guaranteed minyan during the off-season, the following nearby congregations maintain consistent daily prayer schedules.
CANADA
Adas Israel Synagogue
125 Cline Avenue South, Hamilton
45-minute drive
(no border crossing)
Shacharit Times
| Mon- Fri | 7:15am |
| Sunday | 8:30am |
Mincha / Maariv Times
15 minutes before sunset
USA
Chabad Of Buffalo
25–30 minute drive
(border crossing)
Shacharit Times
| Mon- Fri | 7:00am |
| Sunday | 8:00am |
Mincha / Maariv Times
15 minutes before sunset
USA
Young Israel Of Buffalo
25–30 minute drive
(border crossing)
Shacharit Times
| Sunday | 8:00am |
| Mon & Thurs | 6:45am |
| Tues, Wed, & Fri | 6:55am |
Mincha / Maariv Times
10 minutes before sunset
