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General information
The Jewish Community of Amsterdam (also referred to by its Dutch acronym: NIHS) is an orthodox-Ashkenazi congregation, that dates back to 1635. It counts approx. 2000 members, who support the complete Jewish infrastructure in the city (including: kashrut, synagogues, mikwah, rabbinate, social service and cemeteries and subsidies to Jewish elementary and secondary schools.

Only a small percentage of the Jews in Amsterdam survived the Holocaust and returned from camps and their places of hiding to their city, also known in Holland as Mokum (Hebrew for city). The community’s great synagogue-complex (now home to the Jewish Historical Museum) remained empty and had to be exchanged for smaller place of worship outside the city center.

The Community is primarily a volunteer institution, with a small professional staff. The organisation is run by an Executive Board. The staff is headed by an Executive Director. For questions that are not answered below, you may contact the Jewish community at: rabbinaat@nihs.nl. For other questions:info@nihs.nl

The Jewish Community unfortunately is not able to provide nor assist in offering legal services (including visas), housing, and employment, etc.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Jewish Community, or want information about establishing an earmarked perpetual fund (in your own name or that of a beloved family member), you may contact the community by e-mail at:info@nihs.nl

Eruv of greater Amsterdam
Amsterdam and its subsurbs (Amstelveen, Aalsmeer and Uithoorn) are part of the greater Amsterdam Eruv, re-established by the Amsterdam Beth Din in March of 2008. A map of the Eruv indicates the Amsterdam Center and Buitenveldert areas. For specific questions about the Eruv, please contact our Rabbinate.

Information on kashrut and religious facilities in Amsterdam
All restaurants listed below are under the supervision of the Amsterdam Ashkenazi Rabbinate.

All meat in the restaurants under Amsterdam rabbinical supervision is glatt kosher. A Te’udat Hechsher (kosher certificate) should be posted in the restaurant.

Information on kosher facilities

Hotels and general tourist information
There are no kosher hotels in Amsterdam, one can contact the Amsterdam Tourist Board (VVV) for a hotel-list with information on addresses, prices, location etc.:
address: VVV, Stationplein 10, p.o. box 3901, NL – 1001 AS Amsterdam
tel: +31-900-4004040 e-mail: vvvaadam@wxs.nl internet: www.visitholland.com

Hotels with kosher breakfast (on special demand only)

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam – South 
Zwaansvliet 20
1081 AP AMSTERDAM
T: +31 (0)20 8203040 F: +31 (0)20 8203041
E: info.amsam@hiex.nl  website:http://www.hiexpress.com/amsterdamsouth

Aparthotel Adagio Amsterdam City South
Prof. J.H. Bavincklaan 5
1183 AT AMSTELVEEN
T: +31 (0)20 2156120  E: hb355@adagio-city.com

* Several Shabbat facilities available

tel.nr. (+31-20)
NH Musica, van Leijenberglaan 221, 1082 GG Amsterdam 541 41 41
Doria, Damstr. 3, 1012 JL Amsterdam citycentre 638 88 26 (Fax: 628 87 26)
Delphi (Best Western), Apollolaan 105, 1077 AN Amsterdam-Zuid 679 51 52 *

Hotels near Jacob Obrechtshul

tel.nr. (+31-20)
Sander Hotel, Jacob Obrechtstraat 69, 1071 KJ Amsterdam 662 75 74
Savoy Hotel, Michelangelostraat 39, 1077 BR Amsterdam 679 03 67
Delphi (Best Western), Apollolaan 105, 1077 AN Amsterdam-Zuid 679 51 52 *
Hotel Washington, Frans v. Mierisstraat 10, 1071 RS Amsterdam 679 74 53
Hotel Beethoven, Beethovenstraat 43, 1077 HN Amsterdam 664 48 16
Museum Square Hotel, De Lairessestraat 7 1071NR Amsterdam 671 95 96 *
Apollofirst Hotel, Apollolaan 123, 1077 AP Amsterdam 673 03 33
Hilton Hotel, Apollolaan 138, 1077 BG Amsterdam 710 60 00

Hotels near Lekstraatshul
tel.nr. (+31-20)
Victorie Hotel, Victorieplein 42, 1078 PH Amsterdam 662 32 33
Flipper Hotel, Borssenburgstraat 5, 1078 VA Amsterdam 676 19 32

Hotels near Lekstraat/Van der Boechorststraat
tel.nr.(+31-20)
Novotel, Europaboulevard 10, 1083 AD Amsterdam 541 11 23
Holiday Inn, De Boelelaan 2, 1083 HJ Amsterdam 646 23 00

 

Synagogues

The synagogues of our community that are located in Amsterdam:

• Jacob Obrecht, Jacob Obrechtplein/corner Heinzestraat 3
• JCC,Van der Boechorststraat 26, 1081 BT Amsterdam
• Lekstraat synagoge, Lekstraat 61
• Sjoel Western part Willem Schoutenstraat 10, 020-6133535
• Gerard Dou – Tesjoengat Jisraeel, Gerard Doustraat 238. 020-6750932
• AMOS,(modern orthodox) Kalfjeslaan 376 (Amsterdam)
• Kehal Chassidiem, Merckenburg 1. 31624115585
• Beth Shalom (Elderly home), Kastelenstraat 80

The synagogues of our community that are located in Amstelveen:

• Amstelveen,Max Havelaarlaan 435
• Amstelland/CIZ, Laan van de Helende Meesters 8

For information on the times of the services please mail us at: rabbinaat@nihs.nl

Mikwe
Max Havelaarlaan 435, Amstelveen. Appointments for women via telephone nr :

+31 (0) 6 14 12 79 11

Shopping: tel.nr. (+31-20)

Bakeries:
Davids Corner Kastelenstraat T: 644 75 67

Butcher:
Marcus Ritueel Kastelenstraat 111-A, 1082 EB Amsterdam
(mon+tuesday closed) T: 6624302

Restaurants:

Meat Me Kosher
Style: grill
Address: Kastelenstraat 65, 1083 CC Amsterdam,Tel: +31 20 354 17 44
Open: 10.00-22.00 uur
Public Transport: bus 62 en 463 (stop Kastelenstraat)

Pizza & Co (Dairy)
Style: pizza’s , soup, salad, cakes. Deliveries above € 50,- possible.
Restaurant and Take-away.
Address: Kastelenstraat 105a , 1082 EB Amsterdam, Tel: +3120 – 404 44 53
Open  Sunday - Thursday 9.00-21.30 uur
Public Transport: bus 62 en 463 (stop at Kastelenstraat)

Taiem Taiem
Style: Israeli food
Address: Kastelenstraat 265, 1082 EG Amsterdam, Tel: +31 20 404 42 08
Open Sunday - Thursday 12.00-21.00 uur, Friday 11.00-15.00 uur

Kosher Food Court Amsterdam City-South
Style: sandwiches, salads
Address: Professor Bavincklaan 5, 1183 AT Amstelveen, Tel: +31 20 2135555
Open: Sunday - Thursday 11.00-22.00 uur. Friday - 11.00-15.30

La Biss
Style: kosher street food,
Adres: Albert Cuypstraat 278, 1078 BR Amsterdam, Tel: +31 6 16160510
Open: Sunday - Thursday 11.00-22.00 uur. Friday 11.00-15.30

Sandwichshop:
Davids Corner( dairy) Kastelenstraat 69 Tel:.+31 20-6447567

Meals/catering:
Marcus Kosher Catering T: +31 20-671 98 81
Vos Koshere Catering ORT T: +31 20-471 45 25
Jacobs Kosjere Catering, T: +31 6-18085315
Davids Corner Kastelenstraat 69 Amsterdam T: +31 20-6447567 
H.Baron T:31 6-27440838

Supermarkets:
Mouwes kosjere delicatessen, Kastelenstraat 261, Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
Davids Corner Kastelenstraat 69, Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
Supermarkt Jumbo, Kastelenstraat 70, 1083 CD Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
Supermarkt Albert Heijn *except meat, winkelcentrum Gelderlandplein shoppingcentre, Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
Supermarkt Jumbo *except meat, Buitenveldertselaan 184, Amsterdam-Buitenveldert

 

How to reach us:
Van der Boechorststraat 26, 1081 BT Amsterdam
p.o.b. 7967, 1008 AD Amsterdam
tel: 00310206460046
fax: (0)20 – 646 43 57
internet: www.nihs.nl
email: info@nihs.nl