Windsor Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Windsor, Ontario

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About Windsor

Windsor is a city in Ontario and the southernmost city in Canada. It is on the southern shore of the Detroit River, due south and directly across the river from Detroit, Michigan. Windsor is a major contributor to Canada's automotive industry and has a storied history and a diverse culture. Known as the "Automotive Capital of Canada", Windsor's industrial and manufacturing heritage is responsible for how the city has developed through the years. Windsor has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Windsor's economy is primarily based on manufacturing, tourism, education, and government services. Windsor is located south of the Detroit River and Detroit itself, between Lake Claire and Lake Eirie.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Windsor

Windsor has had a Jewish population from the 19th century, its first synagogue Shaarey Tzedek was formed in 1893, today this community prays in Shaar Hashomayim on Giles Boulevevard. Windsor became an attractive alternative to Detroit for many early immigrants. William Englander, considered the first Jewish resident of Windsor, established himself here in 1876. Englander started out as a peddler and then opened a poultry business on Mercer Street in the city's downtown. He was an alderman for Ward 3 and worked as an immigration officer and court interpreter. Many of the early Jews were peddlers. They settled in the downtown city market area known then as the "Jewish Colony".


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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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