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About Acco

Acco is a city in the northern coastal plain region of northern Israel at the northern extremity of Haifa Bay. The city occupies an important location, as it sits on the coast of the Mediterranean, traditionally linking the waterways and commercial activity with the Levant. Acre is one of the oldest sites in the world. In crusader times it was known as St. John d'Acre after the Knights Hospitaller of St John order who had their headquarters there. Acre is the holiest city of the Bahá'í Faith, and as such gets many Baha'i pilgrims. In 2014 the population was 47,464. Acre is a mixed city that includes Jews, Muslims, Christians and Baha'is The name 'Akka is recorded in Egyptian sources from about 1000 BC. Acco's Old City has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In 2011, archaeologists excavating at the foot of the city's southern seawall found a quay and other evidence of a 1,300-year old port. There are many other archaoligical sites around Acco from different periods of its history. There is a covered market by the quay and a wall-top walk around the quay.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Acco

About 75% of Acco’s 40,000 population is Jewish most live in the newer part of town. 100,000 tourists visit Acre annually. There are a few places of Jewish interest in the old town of Acco including the Ramchal Synagogue named after the Kabalist Rabbi who lived in the city from 1743 – 1747. The other synagogue to visit is the Or Torah (Tunisian) synagogue which was started in 1955 and is covered in mosaics. There are well over 50 active synagogues in Acco all in the new town. There are a few kosher restaurants in Acco as well although non in the Old Town.

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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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