The Guide to a Kosher Visit to Almaty
Almaty, at the foot of the Tian Shan mountains in southeastern Kazakhstan, is a large modern city with an active Jewish community around the central synagogue.
The Kosher restaurant
Operates at the central (Chabad) synagogue, alongside a small grocery store with kosher food products.
Before you go
It's worth contacting the local Chabad in advance - a relatively small community, where advance coordination matters.
A truly unconventional destination, with stunning mountain scenery and a warmly welcoming Jewish community.
Stay in the kosher area of Almaty
Almaty does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Kosher Restaurant Almaty (kosher restaurant at the central synagogue, listed on the site) is the anchor - book somewhere near it rather than picking a random part of Almaty.
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Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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Rent a car in Almaty
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Airport Transfer to Your Hotel
Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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