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Kosher and Jewish Life in Key West

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

About Key West

Key West is an island and city in the Straits of Florida on the North American continent. In precolonial times Key West was inhabited by the Calusa people. The first European to visit was Juan Ponce de León in 1521. The earliest Key West neighborhoods, on the western part of the island, are broadly known as Old Town. The Key West Historic District includes the major tourist destinations of the island, including Mallory Square, Duval Street, the Truman Annex and Fort Zachary Taylor.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Key West

During the 19th Century Key West had Florida’s largest economy and an influential Jewish community. Jews who settled here as peddlers joined a bilingual and progressive city that became the launching pad for the revolution that toppled the Spanish Empire in Cuba. Key West's oldest Jewish synagogue and community is Congregation B'nai Zion

Weather In Key West

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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!