Kosher and Jewish Life in Birmingham

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Birmingham. 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 Birmingham, Alabama

^*Jewish Observant Friendly (?)

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About Birmingham

Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. The city's population was 111,137 according to the 2010 United States Census. Birmingham was founded in 1871, during the post-Civil War Reconstruction period, through the merger of three pre-existing farm towns, notably, former Elyton. Birmingham has hot summers, mild winters, and abundant rainfall. Birmingham is the cultural and entertainment capital of Alabama with numerous art galleries in the area including the Birmingham Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the Southeast. Downtown Birmingham is currently experiencing a cultural and economic rejuvenation, with several new independent shops and restaurants opening in the area. Birmingham is home to numerous cultural festivals showcasing music, films, and regional heritage.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Birmingham

Birmingham has a Jewish population of about 5500. Jews were among the first settlers, but Jewish communal life did not begin to develop until 1881 when Birmingham had a population of 3,086. Since Jews were frozen out of local country clubs, they established the Hillcrest in 1883 for German Jews, and the Fairmont in 1910, for East European Jews. They merged in 1969, forming the Pine Tree Country Club, which opened its membership to non-Jews in 1991. There are three synagogues in the Birmingham area, and one or two kosher places to eat and other places to buy kosher food.

Please note:

Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset.
Some communities, mostly during Summer, will accept Shabbat earlier than the common times.
It is best to contact the local Rabbi for advise.
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!