Valentin Martynov
Valentin Martynov

Kosher and Jewish Life in Anchorage

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Anchorage. 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 Anchorage, Alaska.

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Kosher & JOFY* Hotels
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Kosher & JOFY* Vacation Rentals
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Mikvahs
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Synagogues

*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.

About Anchorage

Anchorage is a port city with a population of over 300,000, however, density is very low as the city covers over a whopping 1900 square miles. Alaska is well-known for its extremely cold winters -but most visitors come in the summer, when the days are long and the temperatures are moderate. A diverse wildlife population exists within urban Anchorage and the surrounding area. Approximately 250 black bears and 60 grizzly bears live in the area. Bears are regularly sighted within the city. Moose are also a common sight: in the Anchorage Bowl, there is a summer population of approximately 250 moose, increasing to as many as 1000 during the winter.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Anchorage

Anchorage, with a population of about 260,000 people, has two synagogues and about 5,000 Jews. The first Jews came to Alaska in 1898 when some San Francisco fur traders settled in Dawson City. Anchorage is the seat of Alaska’s Jewish community, with 2,000 Jews, one mikveh, and two synagogues: Reform Congregation Beth Sholom and Shomrei Ohr, a Chabad Lubavitch congregation. Under the direction of Rabbi Yosef Greenberg, 47, Chabad has quickly grown in Anchorage. It has just built a new $5 million community center and has plans to open up a museum that will tell the story of Alaska’s Jewish ties. The Jewish name for themselves in Alaska is 'The Frozen Chosen'.

Weather In Anchorage

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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!

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