Sean Pavone

Kosher and Jewish Life in Worcester

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Worcester. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts.

Kosher Eateries

Kosher & JOFY* Hotels

Jewish Communities

Kosher & JOFY* Vacation Rentals

Mikvahs

Synagogues

*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.

About Worcester

Worcester is a city and the historic county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States until Massachusetts disbanded county government in 1998. Named after Worcester, England, United Kingdom as of the 2010 Census the city's population was 181,045. Summers are typically warm and humid, while winters are cold, windy, and snowy. Much of Worcester culture is synonymous with Boston and New England culture. Worcester is also the state's largest center for the arts outside of Boston. Worcester has 1,100 acres of publicly owned property. Notable parks include Elm Park, which was laid out by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1854.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Worcester

Worcester has many traditionally ethnic neighborhoods, including Union Hill (Jewish). Worcester is home to a dedicated Jewish population, who attend five synagogues. Worcester has a sister city of Afula in Israel. Worcester has an estimated Jewish population of 10,000 in the city and surrounding area, which includes such communities as Westborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Fitchburg, and Leominster. The first congregation, Sons of Israel, was established in 1877, and a burial society was formed the same year. There is one kosher restaurant and some shops which sell kosher food.

Weather In Worcester

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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!

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