Chao Kusollerschariya
Chao Kusollerschariya

Kosher and Jewish Life in Berkeley

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Berkeley. 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 Berkeley, California.

About Berkeley

Berkeley is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California, United States. It is named after the Irish eighteenth-century bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. Its population at the 2010 census was 111,580. Berkeley is the site of the oldest campus in the University of California system – the University of California. The city has many parks, and promotes greenery and the environment. The city has planted trees for years and is a leader in the nationwide effort to re-tree urban areas. The city is also heavily involved in creek restoration and wetlands restoration.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Berkeley

There are many Jewish students at the University of California and so consequently during term time the Jewish population goes up. Berkeley has a Jewish music festival in March. There are 4 synagogues in the town of Berkeley with others close by. There are one or two kosher establishments in Berkeley.

Weather In Berkeley

30 Mar

Shabbat Candlelighting Times for Loading...

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!