Martin Addison
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Kosher and Jewish Life in Borehamwood

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Borehamwood. 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 Borehamwood, United Kingdom (UK).

About Borehamwood

One of the earliest mentions of Bosci de Boreham (Wood of Boreham), is in 1188: "In 1188 Pope Clement granted to the kitchen of the monastery the whole land of Elstree. He also gave to the Abbey the wood of Boreham for the feeding of the swine. Since the 1920s, the town has been home to several film studios and many shots of its streets are included in final cuts of 20th century British films. This earned it the nickname of the "British Hollywood". Whilst most of these studios have now closed, two still remain. Many well-known films including The Dam Busters (1955), Star Wars (1977-), Moby Dick (1956), Summer Holiday (1963), Dr Zhivago (1965)', 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and, The Shining (1980) starring Jack Nicholson, some of the Indiana Jones films were filmed at the former Associated British Studios in Shenley Road. These were partly demolished in the 1980s to make way for a Tesco Extra supermarket on one side and an office block complex on the other.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Borehamwood

Borehamwood has officially overtaken Stanmore as Britain’s biggest Jewish community, as new figures revealed more Jews now live in the southern Hertfordshire town than anywhere else in the country. With community officials citing a “sudden growth” due to cheaper housing, Elstree and Borehamwood United Synagogue has now recorded more than 2,400 members over the age of 21, making it the largest nationwide. Stanmore, which has had the most community members for more than a decade, has slipped to second, in front of Hampstead Garden Suburb, Bushey and Edgware. All five communities have more than 2,000 members apiece.

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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!