Kosher and Jewish Life in Marine Park
TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Marine Park. 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 Marine Park, Brooklyn.
*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.
About Marine Park
Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Marine Park
Marine Park is largely inhabited by ethnic groups such as Italians, Irish, Greeks, and Jews. Gil Student was born here in 1972 he is book editor of the Orthodox Union's Jewish Action magazine, and former Managing Editor of OU Press. In recent years, hundreds of Orthodox families have moved to Marine Park, looking for affordable housing that is walking distance from their families living in Midwood and Flatbush and the kosher amenities offered there. Between the late 1990s and today, the number of Orthodox synagogues in the neighborhood shot up from two to 16.
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!