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Kosher and Jewish Life in Bonn

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Bonn. 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 Bonn, Germany.

About Bonn

Founded in the first century BC as a Roman settlement, Bonn is one of Germany's oldest cities. From 1597 to 1794, Bonn was the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and residence of the Archbishops and Prince-electors of Cologne. In 1949, the Parliamentary Council drafted and adopted the German constitution, the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn. Though Berlin was symbolically named the de jure capital, from 1949 to 1990 Bonn was the seat of government and de facto capital of West Germany. In recognition of its former status as German capital, it holds the name of Federal City (Bundesstadt). Located in the south of the Cologne lowland in the Rhine valley, Bonn is in one of Germany's warmest regions. Beethoven's birthplace is located in Bonngasse near the market place. There are a few museums and art galleries in the centre.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Bonn

Today there is one Orthodox synagogue in Bonn. The first Jewish presence is thought to be in 1096, throughout the years the Jewsih population would flourish and then be expelled the last time when the whole of Bonn was destroyed by Fredrick III of Brandenburg in 1689 The Jewish population rebuilt in 1716 and the peak of that Jewish population was 1,503 in 1905. Just before the war in 1933 the Jewish population was 1,268.

Weather In Bonn

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Shabbat Candlelighting Times for Loading...

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!