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Kosher and Jewish Life in Norwalk

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

About Norwalk

Norwalk is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates the 2014 population of the city was 88,145. Norwalk has festivals that occur between and during the months of June and October including Norwalk Harbor Splash!,[36] held in early June and started in 1995, the festival features arts and crafts booths, food vendors, music, a parade, and dragon boat races. Norwalk sites and districts on the National Register of Historic Places include the Norwalk Green Historic District (roughly bounded by Smith and Park Streets, Boston Post Road, East and Morgan Avenues). The district contains examples of Federal Style, Greek revival, and Late Victorian architecture. (added 1987). The warm season in Norwalk is from late May through mid-October, the cool/cold season is from late November through mid-March. The journey time to New York city is just over an hour.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Norwalk

The religious Jewish population of Norwalk is around 1000, there are 3 synagogues and there is a Stop and Shop and some other supermarkets which carry kosher food, though no place to eat kosher food. Participation in community life is extensive. About two-thirds of the Jewish families of Norwalk are affiliated with at least one synagogue; almost 40 percent of the Jewish families belong to the Norwalk Jewish Center; and two-thirds of the adult Jews of Norwalk contribute to the Federated United Appeal Drive. Small Jewish populations in Wilton, Weston, Darien, and Georgetown also participate in Westport and Norwalk's Jewish communal life.

Weather In Norwalk

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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!