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Kosher and Jewish Life in Scottsdale

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Scottsdale. 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 Scottsdale, Arizona.

About Scottsdale

Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after founder Winfield Scott and incorporated in 1951 with a population of 1000, the 1014 population of the city is estimated to be 130,511 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Scottsdale's climate is arid. Winters are mild and summers are extremely hot. The tourism industry is Scottsdale's primary employer, accounting for 39% of the city's workforce. In 1005, Scottsdale attracted over 7.5 million visitors to the city, providing an economic impact of over $3.1 billion. The city of Scottsdale by itself is home to more than 70 resorts and hotels, boasting over 15,000 hotel rooms. This large hospitality market primarily caters to a higher-end, white-collar demographic. In 2005, the city's annual Scottsdale Arts Festival was ranked the number-one such event in United States by American Style Magazine. The highest concentrations of galleries, studios and museums that are open to the public can be found in Downtown Scottsdale.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Scottsdale

Congregation Beth Israel, the oldest Reform Judaism congregation in the Phoenix metropolitan area is located in Scottsdale, and is the largest congregation in Arizona. In North Scottsdale, there is the Jewish Community Center of Phoenix and the New Shul. The community center was originally located in central Phoenix, it had eventually outgrown the location and was looking to relocate and build a more expansive campus. There are eight synagogues in the north of Scottsdale in the areas of Shea-Scottsdale and Paradise Valley Village. Kosher food can also be found in these areas.

Weather In Scottsdale

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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!