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Kosher and Jewish Life in Dnepropetrovsk

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Dnepropetrovsk. 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 Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine.

About Dnepropetrovsk

Dnipropetrovsk or Dnepropetrovsk, originally Ekaterinoslav is Ukraine's third largest city, with about one million inhabitants. It is 391 kilometres southeast of the capital Kiev on the Dnieper River, in the south-central part of Ukraine. Dnipropetrovsk is a powerhouse of Ukraine's business and politics. During the summer, Dnipropetrovsk is very warm (average day temperature in July is 24 to 28 °C (75 to 82 °F). Winter is not so cold (average day temperature in January is −4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F), but when there is no snow and the wind blows hard, it feels extremely cold. The European square is worth a visit where you can see the beautifully painted town cathedral the military museum and the monument with a beautiful view over the Dnieper river. There is also Historical Museum, Diorama “Battle for the Dnieper River (Second World War)”, Shevchenko Park, and Potemkin Palace nearby.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Dnepropetrovsk

Today the Jewish communnity numbers some 50,000, the local governor is Jewish, Ihor Kolomoisky, one of Ukraine’s richest oligarchs. The town has one of the largest Jewish community centres in Europe if not in the world, it is built in the shape of a menorah and called The Menorah. It contains offices, restaurants, a hotel and youth hostel, luxury apartments, an Israeli consulate, a cultural center, and a museum. At its feet is the historic “Golden Rose” synagogue. The history of Jewish life in Dnipropetrovsk is that Jews first settled there shortly after its foundation in 1778, and in 1804 the town was included in the Pale of Settlement. The community numbered 376 in 1805 (total population 2,634) and 1,699 in 1847.

Weather In Dnepropetrovsk

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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!