Beit Shemesh Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Beit Shemesh, Israel

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About Beit Shemesh

Beit Shemesh is a city located approximately 30 kilometres west of Jerusalem in Israel's Jerusalem District, with a population of 94,100 in 2013. The history of Beit Shemesh goes back to pre-biblical times. The modern city of Beit Shemesh was founded in 1950. The population of Beit Shemesh is expected to reach 150,000 in 2020. In 1971, excavations at Givat Sharett conducted by Israeli archaeologist Claire Epstein revealed a residential settlement of the Middle Bronze Age, including a temple. The most ancient iron workshop in the world was discovered in Beit Shemesh in 2003. In August 2011 archaeologists from Tel Aviv University announced the discovery of a circular stone seal, approximately 15 millimetres in diameter. The seal was found on the floor of a house at Beit Shemesh and is dated to the 11th century BCE.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Beit Shemesh

According to a city councillor, there were no Haredim in Beit Shemesh before the 1990s. Since then, Beit Shemesh has become increasingly religious, with a large Haredi sector. Many synagogues and yeshivas have been built in the city. Religious communities represented in Beit Shemesh include Ger, Belz, Shomer Emunim, Satmar and Neturei Karta. There are over 30 synagogues in Beit Shemesh. There are several kosher restaurants in Beit Shemesh.


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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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