Fabio Becchelli
Fabio Becchelli

Kosher and Jewish Life in Verona

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Verona. 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 Verona, Italy.

About Verona

Verona is a city on the Adige river in Veneto, Italy, with approximately 257,000 inhabitants and one of the seven provincial capitals of the region. It is one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy, owing to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs, shows, and operas, such as the lyrical season in the Arena, also the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans is a very popular tourist attraction. Verona has a humid subtropical climate characteristic of Northern Italy's inland plains, with hot summers and cold, humid winters, even though Lake Garda has a partial influence on the city.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Verona

The Verona ghetto is perhaps the only one where the Jews celebrated its establishment. The most notable building is the German rites synagogue, which was opened in 1864. Of note is the richly decorated vaulted ceiling. The first Jews here were German rites Jews followed in 1638 by Sephardim Jews from Venice and Marranos from Spain in 1655. In 1675 the two groups came together to build a synagogue and join their rites. Today the Jewish community is very small.

Weather In Verona

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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!