Lakewood Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Lakewood, New Jersey

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About Lakewood

Lakewood Township is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the township had a total population of 91,843, representing an increase of 31,491 (+53.8%) from the 60,351 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 15,304 (+34.0%) from the 45,048 counted in the 1990 Census. The earliest documented European settlement of the present Lakewood area was by operators of sawmills, from about 1750 forward. Lakewood was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 13, 1891.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Lakewood

Lakewood is one of the hubs of Orthodox Judaism and is home to one of the largest yeshivas in the world, Beth Medrash Govoha, which was founded by Rabbi Aharon Kotler. The large Orthodox population, comprising more than half the township's population, wields considerable political clout in the Township. There are many synagogues in Lakewood, there are also many kosher restaurants, cafes and shop in Lakewood.


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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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