Beer Sheva Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Beer Sheva, Israel

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About Beer Sheva

Beer Sheva is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev," it is the seventh most populous city in Israel with a population of 105,588. Beer Sheva is located on the northern edge of the Negev desert 115 kilometres (71 mi) south-east of Tel Aviv and 110 kilometres (75 mi) south-west of Jerusalem. The city is located on the main route from the center and north of the country to Eilat in the far south. The Beer Sheva Valley has been populated for thousands of years, as it has available water, which flows from the Hebron hills in the winter and is stored underground in vast quantities. Beersheba has a hot semi-arid climate. Beersheba is one of the fastest-growing cities in Israel. Though it has a population of about 200,000, the city is larger in size than Tel Aviv, and its urban plan calls for a population of 450,000–500,000. Landmarks in the city include Abraham's Well and the old Turkish train station, now the focus of development plans. The Artists House of the Negev, in a Mandate-era building, showcases artwork connected in some way to the Negev. The Negev Museum of Art reopened in 2004 in the Ottoman Governor's House, and an art and media center for young people was established in the Old City.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Beer Sheva

According to the Bible, Beer Sheva was founded when Abraham and Abimelech settled their differences over a well of water and made a covenant. Abimelech's men had taken the well from Abraham after he had previously dug it so Abraham brought sheep and cattle to Abimelech to get the well back. He set aside seven lambs to swear that it was he that had dug the well and no one else. Abimelech conceded that the well belonged to Abraham and, in the Bible, Beer Sheva means "Well of Seven" or "Well of the Oath”. After Israeli independence, Beer Sheva became a "laboratory" for Israeli architecture. Mishol Girit, a neighborhood built in the late 1950s, was hailed by architects around the world. In 2011, the Beer Sheva "ring trail", a 41-kilometer hiking trail around the city, won third place in the annual environmental competition of the European Travelers Association. Beer Sheva has many synagogues and Jewish centres.


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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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