Sergey Sizov

Kosher and Jewish Life in Nizhny Novgorod

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Nizhny Novgorod. 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 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.

Kosher Eateries

Kosher & JOFY* Hotels

Jewish Communities

Kosher & JOFY* Vacation Rentals

Mikvahs

Synagogues

*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.

About Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod colloquially shortened to Nizhny, is Russia's fifth largest city,with a population in 2005 of 1,297,600. It is the economic and cultural center of the vast Volga economic region, and also the administrative center of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and Volga Federal District. The climate in the region is humid continental and it is similar to the climate in Moscow, although colder in winter, which lasts from late November until late March with a permanent snow cover. Nizhny has many museums and art galleries including the house of Maxim Gorky who was a resident.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Nizhny Novgorod

The Jewish Community of Nizhny Novgorod contains about 15,000 people. The synagogue within the community is at 5a Gruzinskaya Street. The community includes the comprehensive Jewish school, Or Avner; the kindergarten, Gan Menachem; the yeshiva, Tomhey Tmimim; and the summer camp for boys and girls, Gan Isroel. Jews have lived on the territory of Nizhny Novgorod since the 19th century. The community of Nizhny Novgorod was said to have been founded by the tsar's soldiers, because soldiers were required to live in the city where they served.The synagogue was built in the period from 1881 to 1883.

Weather In Nizhny Novgorod

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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!

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