Maxim Petrichuk
Maxim Petrichuk

Kosher and Jewish Life in Kazakhstan

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Kazakhstan. 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 Kazakhstan, Asia.

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Kosher & JOFY* Vacation Rentals
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*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.

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About Kazakhstan

The territory of Kazakhstan has historically been inhabited by nomadic tribes. This changed in the 13th century, when Genghis Khan occupied the country as part of the Mongolian Empire. Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic, extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains at its eastern border with China and Russia. Its largest metropolis, Almaty, is a long-standing trading hub whose landmarks include Ascension Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox Church, and the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, displaying thousands of Kazakh artifacts. Kazakhstan has an 'extreme' continental climate, with warm summers and very cold winters. Indeed, Astana is the second coldest capital city in the world after Ulaanbaatar. Although largest landlocked country in the world, Kazakhstan tourism industry is underdeveloped. International arrivals rose from 1.47 million in 2000 to 4.81 million in 2012. Among main tourist attractions, there are five World Heritage Sites in Kazakhstan and thirteen are on the tentative list.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Kazakhstan

Jews in Kazakhstan have a relatively short history. While some Bukharian Jews from neighboring Uzbekistan have settled in Kazakhstan, the majority of Kazakh Jews are Ashkenazi, arriving as Russian army conscripts as early as the 17th century. Most of the Jews are concentrated in the capital, Alma Ata, but there are also communities in Karaganda (1,500), Chimken (1,500), Semiplatinsk, Uralsk, Kokchetav, Dzhambul, and several other towns. Synagogues exist in Alma Ata and in Chimkent. The Mitzvah Association is an umbrella organization that unites more than 20 different local groups, both secular and religious. In 2001, Chabad Lubavitch opened a synagogue and community center to house all its Jewish programs, including a Jewish day school, distribution of food packages, elderly care and a summer camp for children. Chabad also operates a national organization, the Association Jewish Communities of Kazakhstan.

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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!

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