Krakow Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Krakow, Poland

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About Krakow

Krakow, a southern Poland city near the border of the Czech Republic, is known for its well-preserved medieval core and Jewish quarter. Old Town – ringed by Planty Park and remnants of the city’s medieval walls – is centered on the stately, expansive Rynek Glówny (market square), site of Cloth Hall, a Renaissance-era trading outpost, and St. Mary’s Basilica, a 14th-century Gothic church. The city has a population of approximately 760,000. Average temperatures in summer range from 18 to 19.6 °C (64 to 67 °F) and in winter from −1.0 to −0.6 °C (18 to 31 °F). Developed over many centuries, Kraków provides a showcase setting for many historic styles of architecture. As the city expanded, so too did the architectural achievements of its builders. It is for this reason that the variations in style and urban planning are so easily recognisable. There are about 40 parks in Kraków including dozens of gardens and forests. There are five nature reserves in Kraków with a total area of 48.6 ha. Kraków was named the official European Capital of Culture for the year 2000 by the European Union. It is a major attraction for both local and international tourists, attracting seven million visitors a year. Krakow has many museums art galleries and buildings of interest.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Krakow

In addition to the old town, the city's district of Kazimierz is particularly notable for its many renaissance buildings and picturesque streets, as well as the historic Jewish quarter located in the north-eastern part of Kazimierz. Kazimierz was founded in the 14th century. By the 1930s, Kraków had 110 officially registered synagogues and prayer houses that spanned across the old city. Much of Jewish intellectual life had moved to new centres like Podgórze. Kazimierz is now a well-visited area, seeing a booming growth in Jewish-themed restaurants, bars, bookstores and souvenir shops. Most synagogues of Kraków were ruined during World War II by the Nazis. In recent time, thanks to efforts of the local Jewish and Polish organisations including foreign financial aid from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, many synagogues underwent major restorations and serve religious and tourist purposes. Approximately 1000 Jews live in Krakow today but only about 100 identify themselves as Jewish. There are 6 original synagogues all in the Jewish quarter. There are places that you can get kosher food from either from stores or from caterers. There are 3 places to eat kosher food in.


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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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