Columbus Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Columbus, Ohio

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About Columbus

Columbus is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Ohio, with a population of 835,957. The Columbus Museum of Art opened in 1931, and has a collection focusing on European and American art up to early modernism. COSI Columbus, (Center of Science and Industry), is a large science museum. The Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District includes Inniswood Metro Gardens, a collection of public gardens; Highbanks Metro Park; Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park; as well as many others. Annual festivities in Columbus include the Ohio State Fair the Columbus Arts festival and the Jazz and Ribs Festival.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Columbus

The Jewish population of Columbus and the rest of Franklin County was estimated at 11,000 out of a total of 1,080,000 (roughly 1% of the total population) in 2001. The history of the Jews in Ohio dates back to 1817, when Joseph Jonas, a pioneer, came from England and made his home in Cincinnati. There are around 7 synagogues in Columbus, with a mix of different types of Judaism represented. There appear to be only a couple of kosher restaurants in Columbus.


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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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