Steve Quinlan
Steve Quinlan

Kosher and Jewish Life in Minneapolis

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota.

About Minneapolis

Minneapolis lies Minneapolis is the county seat of Hennepin County, and larger of the Twin Cities, the 14th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, containing approximately 3.8 million residents. on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. The city is second only to New York City in terms of live theater per capita and is the third-largest theater market in the U.S., after New York City and Chicago. The Walker Art Center, one of the five largest modern art museums in the U.S., sits atop Lowry Hill, near the downtown area, there are two other large art galleries in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis park system has been called the best-designed, best-financed, and best-maintained in America.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Minneapolis

In 2004 it was reckoned that 19,100 Jews live in 13,850 Jewish households in Minneapolis with another 10,900 in St Paul. There are 19 congregations in the Twin Towns with over half being Reform communities, there are three or four kosher restaurants in the area with other kosher establishments as well.

Weather In Minneapolis

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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!