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

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About Ashdod

Ashdod is the sixth-largest city in Israel, located in the Southern District of the country, on the Mediterranean coast where it is situated between Tel Aviv to the north and Ashkelon to the south. Jerusalem is 53 km to the east. Ashdod is Israel's largest port, accounting for 60% of the country's imported goods. The city is also an important regional industrial center. Modern Ashdod was established in 1956 on the sand hills near the site of the ancient town, and incorporated as a city in 1968, Ashdod is home to the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra, the MonArt Centre for the Arts, which includes a ballet school, a music center and the Ashdod Museum of Art, and the Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Ashdod

Over 95% of Ashdod's population is Jewish, over 30% of whom are religiously observant. Ashdod has some really great gourmet restaurants, many of which portray the ethnic diversity in the city. They also have a lot of Kosher and kosher l’mehadrin restaurants which reflect the traditional eating habits of many of the residents. Most synagogues in Ashdod are Orthodox, however, there is also an active Conservative and an active Reform synagogue.


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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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