Guadalajara Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Guadalajara, Mexico

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About Guadalajara

Guadalajara with a population of 1,495,189 is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The city is in the central region of Jalisco in the Western-Pacific area of Mexico. Although the temperature is warm year-round, Guadalajara has very strong seasonal variation in precipitation, with a great deal of rain in the summer months, whereas for the rest of the year, the climate is rather arid. Guadalajara is the cultural center of western Mexico and the second most important cultural center in the country. It is nicknamed the "Pearl of the West." While it is a modern city, it has kept many of the rural traditions of Jalisco, such as mariachi and a strong sense of Catholicism. Guadalajara is also known for several large cultural festivals. The International Film Festival of Guadalajara is a yearly event which happens in March.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Guadalajara

Judaism in Mexico began in 1519 with the arrival of “Marranos” or “Crypto-Jews,” those forcibly converted to Catholicism due to the Spanish Inquisition. The first Jews arrived in Guadalajara in the 1920’s from Europe today the Jewish population consists of 140 families. Jews of Guadalajara have avoided the distinctions between Ashkenazim and Sephardim and have joint organisations. There is a Masorti synagogue in Guadalajara the Comunidad Hebrea, and a Chabad house.


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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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