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Kosher and Jewish Life in Jacksonville

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville, Florida.

About Jacksonville

Jacksonville is a large city in north-eastern Florida where the St. John’s River meets the Atlantic Ocean. A regional business center, it has many museums and cultural offerings. Swimming and surfing are popular at nearby barrier island beaches such as Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach. Championship golf courses in the area include Ponte Vedra Beach’s TPC Sawgrass, headquarters of the PGA Tour. Jacksonville operates the largest urban park system in the United States, providing facilities and services at more than 337 locations on more than 80,000 acres (310 km1) located throughout the city.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Jacksonville

The Jewish population of Jacksonville is around 15,000 the population is by percentage mostly Conservative and Reform and about half the Jewish population belongs to a synagogue. Areas that have Jewish populations in Jacksonville are San Jose, Mandarin and Ponte Vedra Beach. There are over 4 synagogues in Jacksonville and there are many places to buy kosher food.

Weather In Jacksonville

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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!