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Kosher and Jewish Life in Rosario

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Rosario. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Rosario, Argentina.

About Rosario

Rosario is a city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is the third most populated in the country and the largest in the province (1.000,000 inhabitants the city and 1.300.000 inhabitants the metropolitan area). It lies on the western shore of the Paraná River. Even though the city did not have a clear foundation date or any official acknowledgement thereof, most commentators state that Rosario was founded on 7 October 1793 with a local population of 457 inhabitants. Since the recovery of the national economy that followed the 2001 collapse, Rosario's economic situation has improved. The boom in agricultural exports has caused a large increase in consumer spending and investment. Rosario has many cultural activities in many artistic disciplines with national and international reach.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Rosario

There was a Jewish population of about 13,000 in 1969 out of a total population of 760,000. The first Jewish families appeared in the city in the late 19th century. The Jewish cemetery was established in 1903. The asociacion israelita de beneficencia serves as the central organization of the jews of rosario. Nevertheless, there are various other social-cultural organizations such as the circulo sefaradi, hebraica, political organizations, youth movements, and welfare organizations. Social life is also enriched by the achad ha-am library and the sociedad hebraica. Many jewish students attend the universidad nacional del litoral, whose main faculties are located in rosario.

Weather In Rosario

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Please note:

Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!