New Brunswick Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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About New Brunswick

New Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the county seat of Middlesex, and the home of Rutgers University. New Brunswick was formed by Royal charter on December 30, 1730, within other townships in Middlesex County and Somerset County and was reformed by Royal charter with the same boundaries on February 11, 1763. At the 2010 United States Census, the population of New Brunswick was 55,181. New Brunswick has a humid subtropical climate typical to New Jersey, characterized by humid, warm summers and cold winters with moderate to considerable rainfall throughout the year. Three neighboring professional venues, comprise the heart of the local theatre scene, they produce classical and modern plays and ballet. New Brunswick is the site of the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum and the Rutgers University Geology Museum. New Brunswick's bar scene has been the home to many original rock bands, including some which went on to national prominence such as The Smithereens and Bon Jovi, as well as a center for local punk rock and underground music.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in New Brunswick

It is estimated that the Jewish population of Middlesex County is 45,000. New Brunswick's earliest Jewish settler seems to have been Daniel Nunez, who was a justice of the peace in 1711, about 40 years after the founding of the town. There are no kosher restaurants in New Brunswick, but there are several in Highland Park. There are a few synagogues in New Brunswick.


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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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