Cynthia Farmer
Cynthia Farmer

Kosher and Jewish Life in West Hartford

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in West Hartford. 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 West Hartford, Connecticut.

About West Hartford

West Hartford is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Located 5 miles west of downtown Hartford, is an upmarket inner-ring suburb located in Greater Hartford. The population was 63,168 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated in 1854. There are several parks in West Hartford including the world-renown Elizabeth Park rose gardens. There are also museums, sites of historical interest and good shopping streets.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in West Hartford

West Hartford has all the amenities and institutions that Jewish families need. There is a Mikveh and Eruv, supermarkets with kosher bakeries and delis, Orthodox synagogues, the Sigel Hebrew Academy, and the Hebrew High School of New England (HHNE). There are 4 synagogues in the town, 1 mikvah and there are 1 or 2 kosher cafes and a few shops selling kosher items. Nearly 37,000 Jews live in Hartford, the largest number of these live in West Hartford.

Weather In West Hartford

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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!