Durban Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Durban, South Africa

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About Durban

Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. The Golden Mile beachfront is a popular destination for surfers, joggers, sunbathers and water-sports enthusiasts. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade starts at uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, and ends by the futuristic Moses Mabhida stadium. The municipality, which includes neighbouring towns, has a population of almost 3.5 million. In May 2015, Durban was officially recognized as one of the New7Wonders Cities together with Vigan, Doha, La Paz, Havana, Beirut, and Kuala Lumpur. Durban has hot and humid summers and pleasantly warm and dry winters, which are frost-free.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Durban

The relatively small Jewish population has always played a prominent part in the life of the city. The Jewish population of Durban in 2004 was 2,750. There are three synagogues in Durban all to the north of the city centre. There is a kosher guest house in Durban.


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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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