Zurich Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Zurich, Switzerland

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About Zurich

The city of Zurich lies at the north end of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland, a global center for banking and finance. The picturesque lanes of the central Altstadt (Old Town), on either side of the Limmat River, reflect its premedieval history. Waterfront promenades like the Limmatquai follow the river toward the 17th-century Rathaus (town hall). Permanently settled for around 2000 years, Zürich has a history that goes back to its founding by the Romans, who, in 15 BC, called it Turicum. There are about 390,000 people living in Zürich (as of 2011), making it Switzerland's largest city. Zürich has a rich cultural tradition. In addition to high-quality museums and galleries, Zürich has high-calibre chamber and symphony orchestras and several important theatres. The Zürich Film Festival is one of the most important upcoming international film festivals. In just a few years, the Festival became firmly established upon the national and international festival landscape. Over the course of 11 days, it attracts both stars and new talents and celebrates popular international productions. More recently, the kickstarter.com funded Mobile Motion Film Festival will hold its first event in May 2015.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Zurich

The population of Jewish confession has been more or less constant since 1970 at about 1%. The first Jews probably arrived in the area we now call Switzerland along with the Romans. Most Jews in Switzerland are members of Jewish communities, most of which belong to the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG). A few Orthodox and Reform communities operate independently. Approximately 40 synagogues denominations ranging from Orthodox to Liberal operate in Switzerland today. The total Jewish population of Switzerland is about 18,000, one third of Swiss Jews reside in the Canton of Zurich (6,151 people). There are 5 synagogues in Zurich 1 kosher restaurants and a café mainly to the South and West of the City centre.


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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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