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Kosher and Jewish Life in Lower Merion Township

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Lower Merion Township. 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 Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania.

About Lower Merion Township

Lower Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and part of the Philadelphia Main Line. As of the 2016 U.S. Census, the township had a total population of 58,288. Lower Merion has the 5th highest per-capita income and the 12th highest median household income in the country with a population of 50,000 or more. Lower Merion Township was first settled in 1682 by Welsh Quakers who were granted a tract of land (the Welsh Tract) by William Penn.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Lower Merion Township

The area of Lower Merion has been popular for Jewish communities since the early 1950s. More Jewish congregations have established themselves over the years, in the early days moving out of Philadelphia to be in an area that allowed Jewish communal and family life to develop without the pressures of living in a large city. There are around 16 synagogues in the Township these days.

Weather In Lower Merion Township

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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!