Allentown Jewish & Kosher Guide 2023: Kosher Info in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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About Allentown

Allentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,031 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Precipitation is almost uniformly distributed throughout the year. The area that is today the center of Allentown was laid out as Northampton Town in 1761 by William Allen, a wealthy shipping merchant. The City of Allentown has one of the best park systems in the country. Allentown has many musical bands, it also has museums, art galleries, and theatres.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Allentown

Across the whole Lehigh Valley the Jewish population has been calculated at around 8,000. There are four or five synagogues in Allentown, all located to the west of the city centre, there are congregations of Orthodox, Reform and Conservative Jews. There are various shops that sell kosher products in Allentown, including supermarkets and bakeries, there is also a kosher restaurant at the Muhlenberg College.


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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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