Kosher and Jewish Life in Maryland
TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Maryland. 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 Maryland, United States.
*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.
About Maryland
Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Maryland
The Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. are among the nation’s fastest growing areas. With rising property values, convenient access to DC, excellent public and private schools, and great job opportunities. David Fereira, a Jewish tobacco trader from New Amsterdam, appeared in Maryland as early as 1657 and between 1830 and 1870 over 10,000 Jews, primarily from Germany and other areas of Central Europe, settled in the state. Most Jewish communities were in the major cities. Recently though Jews have also increasingly established themselves in areas outside the Washington suburbs and Baltimore, with 10,000 residing in Howard County, almost 2,000 in Annapolis, and more than 1,000 in Frederick and in Harford County. As of 2017, Maryland's Jewish population was approximately 240,000 people.
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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!