Kosher and Jewish Life in North York
TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in North York. 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 North York, Toronto.
*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.
About North York
Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in North York
Jewish Canadians have a significant presence along Bathurst Street, which has been historically the largest Jewish community in Toronto and still is today. Along Bathurst are many Jewish community services, businesses, and synagogues. Many Jewish Canadians have also moved north of Toronto in recent years, in communities such as Thornhill. The neighbourhood with the largest percentage of Jewish people in North York is the Bathurst-Steeles area in Westminster-Branson at 14%. With the influx of many arab communities into the area many Jewish communities have started to move further north.
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!