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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 joint supervision of the Amsterdam Ashkenazi and Sephardi Rabbinates.

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 (standard availability)

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam – South (Opened June 2012)
Zwaansvliet 20
1081 AP AMSTERDAM
T: +31 (0)20 8203040 F: +31 (0)20 8203041
info.amsam@hiex.nl http://www.hiexpress.com/amsterdamsouth

* Several Shabbat facilities available

Hotels with kosher breakfast (on special demand only)

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 at 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)
• Beth Shalom (Elderly home), Kastelenstraat 80

The synagogues of our community that are located at in Amstelveen:

• Amstelveen,Max Havelaarlaan 435
• Amstelland, 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 67 644 75 67

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

Restaurants:

Restaurants

Ha-Carmel
Stijl: Israelisch, vlees, vis, vegetarisch
Adres: Amstelveenseweg 224, 1075 XT Amsterdam
Tel: 020 – 675 76 36
Geopend: zondag – donderdag 13.00-22.00 uur
Openbaar vervoer: tram 2 en bus 288 (halte Amstelveenseweg) bus 15 en 62 (halte Zeilstraat)

Ha-Golan
Stijl: Israëlisch, vlees
Adres: Kastelenstraat 265, 1082 EG Amsterdam
Tel: +31 20 404 42 08
Geopend: zondag – donderdag 12.00-21.00 uur, vrijdag 11.00-15.oo uur
Openbaar vervoer: bus 45, tram 5, tram 6 (halte Van Boshuizenstraat)

Meat Me Kosher
Stijl: grill
Adres: Kastelenstraat 65, 1083 CC Amsterdam
Tel: +31 20 354 17 44
Geopend: 10.00-22.00 uur
Openbaar vervoer: bus 62 en 463 (halte Kastelenstraat)

Pizza & Co
Stijl: pizza’s (16 types); rogalach, borekasim, patat, soep
Vooral om af te halen, maar er is ook zitgelegenheid. Gratis bezorgen in de buurt tussen 16.00-21.30 uur bij een bestelling van minimaal €20,-.
Adres: Kastelenstraat 105a , 1082 EB Amsterdam
Tel: 020 – 404 44 53
Geopend: zondag – donderdag 9.00-21.30 uur
Openbaar vervoer: bus 62 en 463 (halte Kastelenstraat)

Sandwichshop:

Davids Corner( dairy) Kastelenstraat 69 Tel.020-6447567

Qlatsch
Stijl: sandwhich meat , take a way
Adres: Buitenveldertselaan 114, 1081 AB Amsterdam
Tel: +31 20  404 00 66
Geopend: ma-do, zo 11:00–21:00
vr 09:30–14:00

Meals/catering:
Marcus Kosher Catering 020-671 98 81
Vos Koshere Catering ORT 020-471 45 25
Davids Corner Kastelenstraat 69 Amsterdam Tel.020-6447567
Ha-Carmel Amstelveenseweg 224 675 76 36  (meat)
Ha-baron 06-27440838 

Supermarkets
Mouwes kosjere delicatessen, Kastelenstraat 261, Amsterdam-Buitenveldert

• Davids Cornerm Kastelenstraat 69, Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
• supermarkt Jumbo, Kastelenstraat 70, 1083 CD Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
  supermarkt Albert Heijn *m.u.v. meat
• winkelcentrum Gelderlandplein shoppingcentre
  Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
• supermarkt Jumbo *m.u.v. 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