Valletta Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Valletta, Malta

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About Valletta

Valletta is located in the South Eastern Region, in the central-eastern portion of the main island of Malta having its western coast with access to the Marsamxett Harbour and its eastern coast in the Grand Harbour. The historical city has a population of 6,444 as of March 2014, while the metropolitan area around it has a population of 393,938. The building of a city on the Sciberras Peninsula, originally called Xaghriet Mewwija, had been proposed by the Order of Saint John as early as 1524. The city of Valletta was mostly complete by the early 1570s, and it became the capital on 18 March 1571. The entire city of Valletta has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. Valletta features a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The architecture of Valletta's streets and piazzas ranges from mid-16th century Baroque to Modernism. There is a Jazz festival in Valletta every year and a Carnival in February.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Valletta

The history of the small Jewish Community of Malta goes back to the arrival of the Semitic Phoenician settlers almost three thousand five hundred years ago. It is believed that they were accompanied by Israelite mariners from the seafaring tribes of Zevulon and Asher. By 1240 it was calculated that there were 25 Jewish families living on Malta.There is a part time synagogue on Ursula St where services are held once a month. Seder is also conducted in a Hotel in Valletta. There is also a Chabad house in St Julian where there is a kosher restaurant.


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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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