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Kosher and Jewish Life in Thornhill

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Thornhill. 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 Thornhill, Vaughan.

About Thornhill

Thornhill is a suburban community in the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario, Canada. It is split between the cities of Vaughan and Markham, lying along the north border of Toronto, centred on Yonge Street. Once a police village, Thornhill is now a community and postal designation. Thornhill was founded in 1794. Its first settlers on Yonge Street in Thornhill were Asa Johnson (who settled on the Vaughan side) and Nicholas Miller. Thornhill's growth since the 1960s and 1970s has been largely connected to its location bordering what is now the City of Toronto.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Thornhill

Thornhill began to really develop in the 1960s and as it developed young Jewish families began to move into the area. Today about 33,000 Jewish souls live in Thornhill and Vaughan.

Weather In Thornhill

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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!