The Complete Guide to a Kosher Trip to Brussels
Brussels, the capital of the EU and home to thousands of diplomats, is also home to a Jewish community of around 10,000 members - with 11 synagogues across three main areas of activity in the city, and one synagogue carrying the impressive name "the Great Synagogue of Europe."
The Great Synagogue of Europe
The synagogue, on Rue de la Régence in Brussels' historic center, carries the title "the Great Synagogue of Europe" - a name reflecting its status as a central synagogue in the city that hosts the EU. The practical tip: its central location makes it a convenient starting point for planning the rest of a city visit.
See all optionsChabad of Brussels and Gel Tov
Chabad of Brussels, on Avenue du Roi, serves both prayer and a kosher meal. Not far away, on Rue Vanderkindere in the Uccle district, Gel Tov operates - an Israeli-style deli restaurant (falafel, schnitzel) that also runs a shop with catering and Shabbat meals to go. The practical tip: order a Shabbat meal from Gel Tov in advance if arriving for a weekend.
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The Grand Place - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Grand Place, Brussels' central market square since medieval times, is surrounded by guild houses decorated in gold and the Gothic city hall - and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1998. The practical tip: twice a year (July and August) a giant "flower carpet" is laid out in the square - check dates in advance if you want to catch it.
See all optionsBetween the Great Synagogue of Europe, Chabad of Brussels and Gel Tov restaurant, and the gold-lit Grand Place - Brussels offers an established Jewish community at the heart of a city that's already a must-visit stop for any traveler in Europe.
Stay in the kosher area of Brussels
Brussels does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Chabad of Brussels (Chabad house listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Brussels.
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Recommended hotels & apartments in Brussels
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Guided Tours & Experiences
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Rent a car in Brussels
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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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