Nimes Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Nimes, France

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About Nimes

Nîmes, a city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, was an important outpost of the Roman Empire. It’s known for well-preserved monuments such as the Arena of Nîmes, a double-tiered circa-70 A.D. amphitheater still in use for concerts and bullfights. The Maison Carrée white limestone temple and Pont du Gard tri-level aqueduct are around 2,000 years old. Nîmes has a rich history, dating back to the Roman Empire when the city was home to 50,000–60,000 people. Nîmes has a mediterranean climate that is one of the warmest in France. Its slightly inland, southerly location results in hot air over the city during summer months, whereas winters are cool to mild but not cold.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Nimes

There was a Jewish popuation in Nimes since 672 when the Jews were expelled from Spain by King Wamba. This community lasted until the first part of the Middle ages. By the 12th Century the Jewish was large and influential, its academy had at its head one of the most celebrated rabbis of the Middle Ages, R. Abraham ben David (RABaD III.), the bitter and irreconcilable enemy of Maimonides . Driven out for 50 years in 1306, again in 1394 and again soon after 1680. A Jewish community tried with difficulty to re-establish itself during the 18th Century. By 1806 the Jews of Nîmes numbered 371. There is a small mainly Sephardic community in Nimes with one 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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