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Kosher and Jewish Life in Fresh Meadows

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Fresh Meadows. 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 Fresh Meadows, Queens.

About Fresh Meadows

Fresh Meadows is a residential neighborhood in the northeastern section of the New York City borough of Queens. Fresh Meadows is located on the northeast side near Hillcrest, bordered to the east by Cunningham Park, to the south by Union Turnpike and St. John's University, and to the west by South Flushing. The name "Fresh Meadows" dates back to before the American Revolution. Fresh Meadows was part of the Town of Flushing, which had large areas of salt meadows, such as the original "Flushing Meadows". Fresh Meadows is home to an estimated population of 13,186. Fresh Meadows has cold wet winters and hot humid summers.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Fresh Meadows

Utopia, a middle class neighborhood, is in western Fresh Meadows, it contains a large group of Conservative and Orthodox Jews. There are four synagogues in Utopia and three to the south of Fresh Meadow. There are many kosher establishments along Union Turnpike to the south of Fresh Meadows. There have been Jewish congregations in Fresh Meadow since the 1930s, with a Jewish infrastructure really beginning to develop then. Manhattan is only 30 minutes away and so it is a great place to explore the whole of New York from.

Weather In Fresh Meadows

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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!