Harrisburg is the capital city of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 49,673. It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 105 miles (169 km) west-northwest of Philadelphia and 104 miles (318 km) east of Pittsburgh. There has been a settlement in Harrisburg since 1719. Harrisburg is home to several art galleries, museums and places of interest as well as parks.
Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania. The Jewish population in Harrisburg City and the surrounding Dauphin County is estimated at approximately 5,500 people. Cumberland County, across the Susquehanna River, has an estimated 1,800 Jewish population. There are six synagogues in Harrisburg most located to the North of the centre along the Susquehanna River. There are one or two restaurants and other kosher shops I Harrisburg.
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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!