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Kosher and Jewish Life in Upper East Side

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Upper East Side. 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 Upper East Side, Manhattan.

About Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, between Central Park/Fifth Avenue, 59th Street, the East River, and 96th Street. The area incorporates several smaller neighborhoods, including Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, and Yorkville. Once known as the Silk Stocking District, it is now one of the most affluent neighborhoods in New York City. Up to the mid-19th Century much of the area was farmland, it was only after this time that the area began to become built-up. Today The Upper East Side is one of the most prosperous areas of the USA.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Upper East Side

The Upper East Side contains a large and affluent Jewish population estimated at 56,000. Jewish life on the Upper East Side mainly congregated a half-mile west of York and First, on Lexington Avenue. Today the Jewish community is moving further East. Chabad opened a center in 2006 which has also proved popular.

Weather In Upper East Side

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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!