Kazakhstan
Almaty
Kazakhstan's great mountain city, with an active Jewish community and a Chabad center that arranges kosher food
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Candle lighting
16:39
10/23/2026
Havdalah
17:38
10/24/2026
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Eruv in Almaty: worth checking ahead
We don't know of an active eruv in Almaty. For a relaxed Shabbat, check with the local Chabad house or community beforehand, and leave your key at reception.
Shabbat in Almaty? Sleep within walking distance of shul
Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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The map shows hotels and apartments you can book around the community and our synagogues, so you can stay within an easy walk of the community.
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Stay, car, Shabbat and flights - tailored to a couple, family or group.
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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The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.
Rent a car in Almaty
Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.
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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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Before you fly to Almaty
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Book ahead in Almaty - skip the ticket lines and keep more time for the trip.
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Data from the moment you land - directions to shul, WhatsApp with the Chabad house and table bookings, without hunting for a SIM at the airport.
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Almaty, at the foot of the Tian Shan mountains in southeastern Kazakhstan, is a large, modern city with an active Jewish community centered around the central (Chabad) synagogue. Kosher food is arranged through the Chabad center - get in touch before you arrive. A less conventional destination, but one offering stunning mountain scenery alongside a 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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Nearby destinations
More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.
Common questions about Almaty
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Almaty?
- Hotels and apartments in Almaty, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Almaty?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Almaty are calculated for the destination and updated every week.