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Kosher and Jewish Life in Livingston

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Livingston. 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 Livingston, New Jersey.

About Livingston

Livingston is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 19,366, Livingston was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 5, 1813. The township was named for William Livingston, the first Governor of New Jersey. Livingston has many local artists in many forms. Local artists have support from Livingston Arts Association which is an organization formed in 1959 to promote art in the community including large scale exhibitions, demonstrations, and workshops. The organization is also a member of Art Council of Livingston which has a gallery at Livingston Town Center. There are more than 470 acres (1.9 km1) of wooded parks with passive hiking trails in Livingston.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Livingston

According to the 2001 results of the National Jewish Population Survey, there were 11,600 Jews in Livingston, approximately 46% of the population, one of the highest percentages of Jews in any American municipality. There are around 7 synagogues in Livingston, there are kosher restaurants, cafes and shops. The location of most of the synagogues is around Mount Pleasant Avenue, and there are another two near East Northfield Road. There are several kosher restaurants and other kosher establishments, with others close by in places like West Orange.

Weather In Livingston

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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!