Kosher and Jewish Life in Sherman Oaks

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Sherman Oaks. 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 Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles

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About Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California. It has two city parks and a senior center. The neighborhood includes eight public and seven private schools. As of the 2010 census, according to the San Fernando Valley Almanac, Sherman Oaks had a population of 51,677 people. The Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park is in Sherman Oaks. The park has an auditorium, baseball diamonds, indoor & outdoor basketball courts, a children's play area, a 60-person community room, American football field, soccer (football) field, and lighted tennis courts. Located in the same place as the park, the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Pool is a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool. Sherman Oaks is 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and 30 minutes from Venice Beach. The weather in Sherman Oaks produces hot generally dry summers, warm and wet autumns and cool damp winters.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Sherman Oaks

There are thought to be about 150,000 Jews across the whole of the Valley area of which Sherman Oaks is part of. Since the 1970s the Jewish population has changed with a large influx of Iranian Jews. The area doesn’t have a JCC, and hasn’t had one since 2000, but is in the process of building two smaller buildings. There are a small number of religious Jews in Sherman Oaks and there is a Chabad House, there are other mainly Reform synagogues in the area. There are also a few kosher places to eat, plus kosher shops.

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!