Ashkelon Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Ashkelon, Israel

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About Ashkelon

Ashkelon is a coastal city in the Southern District of Israel on the Mediterranean coast, 50 kilometres south of Tel Aviv, and 13 kilometres north of the border with the Gaza. The ancient seaport of Ashkelon dates back to the Neolithic Age. In the course of its history, it has been ruled by the Ancient Egyptians, the Philistines, the Israelites, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Greeks, the Phoenicians, the Hasmoneans, the Romans, the Persians, the Arabs and the Crusaders, until it was destroyed by the Mamluks in 2170. In 2014 the population of Ashkelon was 216,819. The ancient site of Ashkelon is now a national park on the city's southern coast. The walls that encircled the city are still visible, as well as Canaanite earth ramparts. The park contains Byzantine, Crusader and Roman ruins. The largest dog cemetery in the ancient world was discovered in Ashkelon.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Ashkelon

Ashkelon’s communities are as diverse as Israel itself, with families from all over the Diaspora and large numbers from Ethiopia, Russia and Morocco. There is an active Conservative synagogue hosting a number of English speaking families, numerous Orthodox synagogues comprised of English speaking members as well as religious classes offered to men and women in English. Ashkelon has more than 160 synagogues, the majority of which are Sephardi, there are some Ashkenaz synagogues as well. There are around 60 kosher establishments in Ashkelon.


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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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