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About Rishon Lezion

Rishon LeZion, is the fourth-largest city in Israel, located along the central Israeli coastal plain 8 km south of Tel Aviv. It is part of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. The city had a population of 135,113 at the end of 2011. Founded in 1881 by Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, it was the second Jewish farm settlement established in Palestine in the 19th century, after Petah Tikva. The city's population growth rate is about 5% per year. The predominant majority of the city's residents are Jews. Landmarks in Rishon LeZion include the history museum; the Carmel Winery; the administrative center of Edmond James de Rothschild, now a soldiers' memorial; the Great Synagogue; the Well; the old water tower; and Beit Sefer Haviv, the first Hebrew School. "Open Doors" is a holocaust memorial which is a 7 meter high sculpture designed by Filipino artist Luis Lee Jr. was erected in honor and thanks to President Manuel Quezon and the Filipinos who saved over 1,100 Jews from Nazi Germany. Rishon LeZion can be divided into four main quarters: the old city, the eastern housing projects, the northern (old) industrial zone, and Western Rishon LeZion. There is also an industrial zone on the southern tip of the city, next to Gan Sorek.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Rishon Lezion

Rishon LeZion has consistently earned awards for outstanding municipal management and city services, as well as for its high quality of life. Over the last two decades, the city has undergone substantial growth of new residential neighborhoods, commercial centers and sports facilities. Rishon has nearly 30 different neighborhoods, each with its own distinct look and feel, with a mixture of secular and traditional Jews. There are many kosher restaurants and synagogues for all types of Jewish persuasion.

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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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