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Kosher and Jewish Life in Boulder

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Boulder. 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 Boulder, Colorado.

About Boulder

Boulder is the home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Boulder County, and the 11th most populous municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado. Boulder is famous for its colorful Western history, being a choice destination for hippies in the late 1960s, and as home of the main campus of the University of Colorado, the state's largest university. Furthermore, the city of Boulder frequently acquires top rankings in health, well-being, quality of life, education and art. Boulder has a dry climate typical for much of the state and receives many sunny or mostly sunny days each year. Winter conditions range from generally mild to the occasional bitterly cold, summers are very warm and dry. Boulder is surrounded by thousands of acres of recreational open space, conservation easements, and nature preserves.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Boulder

Boulder Colorado has 3 orthodox shuls, a mikvah, an eruv, day school, kosher bakery and a small JCC. There are two Chabad houses in town one linked to the University. It is said that 10% of the population is Jewish, though there are not many shomer Shabbat families. It seems to be a very accepting place.

Weather In Boulder

30 Mar

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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!