Sean Toner
Sean Toner

Kosher and Jewish Life in Wynnewood

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Wynnewood. 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 Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

About Wynnewood

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania is a suburban unincorporated community, west of Philadelphia that straddles Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County and Haverford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was named in 1691 for Dr. Thomas Wynne, William Penn's physician and the first Speaker of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Also located in the community is Shortridge Memorial Park, a small park in a creek valley with stone bridges under which Indian Creek flows. Recently, the Indian Creek district has been ecologically revitalized and restored. Wynnewood residents are also active in the Wynnewood Civic Association and the Shortridge Association of Wynnewood. Wynnewood is only 15 minutes from downtown Philadelphia. The climate in Wynnewood produces warm summers and cold winters with moderate rainfall all year long.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Wynnewood

There were 64,500 Jews in Montgomery in 2009 about 8% of the total, this would suggest the Jewish population would be between 1000 and 1,500 strong. There are two synagogues in Wynnewood an Orthodox synagogue in the south, and a Reform synagogue in the north. There are some kosher places just south of Wynnewood on Haverford Avenue, some to the north in Bryn Mawr and more to the east in Narbeth and Merion.

Weather In Wynnewood

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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!