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

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About Kingston

Kingston is a Canadian city on Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Cataraqui and St. Lawrence rivers. It's known as the "Limestone City" for its grand 19th-century buildings, including the lakeside Kingston City Hall. The grand house and gardens of the Bellevue House National Historic Site commemorate Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Fort Henry, built in the 1800s, holds military demonstrations. Kingston was named the first capital of the Province of Canada on February 10, 1841. According to the 2011 Canadian census, the population of the city proper was 113,363. It has cooler summers and colder winters than most of Southern Ontario. Although proximity to Lake Ontario has a moderating effect on the climate, it also tempers the heat and can on occasion increase precipitation, especially during heavy snowfall events. Kingston hosts several festivals during the year with film, writing and music festivals. It also has many art galleries, theatres and museums.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Kingston

Kingston is one of the oldest small Jewish communities in Ontario. Jews began arriving there in the early 1840s, when - for a few years - the city was the capital of the United Province of Canada. Kingston has two functioning synagogues, there is also a Jewish Community Centre. The Jewish population is only just over 1000, but that population expands during term time when Jewish students attend Queen’s University. Kosher food can be bought at Farm Boys.


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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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