Aloha Jewish Chapel

Aloha Jewish Chapel is a chapel within Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu designed specifically for Jewish worship services. The building features a vaulted roof, large windows for natural light, and contains a ritual bath facility along with a library and kosher kitchen for community use.

The chapel was completed in 1975 and became the first structure built by the United States government exclusively dedicated to Jewish worship. This construction represented a significant step in providing religious facilities for Jewish military personnel.

The name blends Hawaiian and Jewish traditions in a place of worship set within military grounds. Local Jewish residents and service members gather here for religious learning and community events that reflect this dual cultural identity.

The chapel is located within a military base and hosts regular worship services for both service members and local Jewish residents. Visitors should be prepared for military base security procedures and restrictions.

The exterior wall displays a Shalom sculpture created in 1975 by artist Selma Mannheim from Los Angeles. This artwork serves as a striking visual marker at the building's entrance that visitors often notice upon arrival.

Location: Honolulu

GPS coordinates: 21.35310,-157.93600

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00