For many years the Ramapough Mountain Indians were the habitats of this region. It was also an important Quaker settlement. The name Mount Ivy is said to have been given to the locality because of its elevation and ivy swamp. Mount Ivy is the location where General Anthony Wayne's troup rested and hid themselves before the assault of Stony Point fortress. Mount Ivy straddles the border between the towns of Ramapo and Haverstraw, lying within southernmost Haverstraw.
Rockland County has a Jewish population of about 90,000, making it over 30% of the total population, this is the highest percentage for any county in the USA.
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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!