Oneg › Europe › Amsterdam
Netherlands · community hub: Buitenveldert / Amsterdam-Zuid · airport AMS, about 20 min by car. Everything below was checked against the sources on each listing in November 2026; confirm times with the shul before you rely on them.
Greater Amsterdam eruv (city centre, Buitenveldert, Amstelveen, Aalsmeer, Uithoorn), in operation since 6 March 2008, maintained by NIHS and inspected weekly by the Rabbinate; status shows green or red on the NIHS homepage. It is void if canals freeze enough to walk on, and Chabad advises checking with the Chabad House on Thursday because works can affect it. Weekly status ↗
NIK lists it as prepared for Shabbat-observant guests; kosher breakfast needs prior reservation; about 400 m from the Esnoga; guest review (TripAdvisor, Sep 2026): the kosher breakfast is packaged Gouda and toast only, with good kosher restaurants and 2 supermarkets nearby; Booking.com Q&A (Nov 2026) mentions lifts but nothing on a Shabbat lift or mechanical key, so ask · +31 20 215 6110
Several lower-floor rooms have Shabbat-prepared doors; kosher breakfast by prior reservation; very close to Beth Shalom shul, about 10 min to Etz Chaim (estimate); Booking.com Q&A (Nov 2026) says there is no kosher breakfast 'despite some advertisements suggesting otherwise' and lists key-card access only, so confirm the kosher breakfast and a Shabbat-prepared door in writing · +31 20 541 4141
NIK lists it as prepared for Shabbat-observant guests; kosher breakfast by prior reservation; about 5 min to Etz Chaim (estimate); Booking.com Q&A (Nov 2026): kosher breakfast must be reserved at reception on arrival; the hotel's own TripAdvisor photo caption (undated) says it is available with no advance reservation; no Shabbat lift or mechanical key stated · +31 20 820 3040 (NIK list) · +31 20 797 9192 (Google Places)
NIHS lists it as a kosher-facility hotel (kosher breakfast ordered in advance); Chabad Amstelveen shul entrance beside the hotel entrance; Kosher Food Court in the same building; Booking.com Q&A (Nov 2026): pre-packaged kosher breakfast, tell the hotel at least 24 hours ahead; electronic key card, no mechanical key mentioned · +31 20 215 6120
Chabad lists it as Kosher Ibis Budget with a kosher lemehadrin light breakfast included in the price; about 3 min to Chabad Amstelveen (estimate); the NIK tourist page lists no Shabbat arrangement for it; Booking.com Q&A (Nov 2026) says no kosher breakfast is provided, which conflicts with Chabad's listing, so confirm before booking · +31 20 715 4333
On Chabad's places-to-stay list, 6 min walk to the Chabad House and about 13 min to Gerard Dou shul (estimate); Chabad's Shabbat page names only Hotel Fita for Shabbat; Shabbat key or elevator not stated; no Google, TripAdvisor or Booking.com Q&A source (Nov 2026) mentions Shabbat, kosher food or a mechanical key; Booking.com lists a lift and key-card access only, so ask · +31 20 710 7258
On Chabad's places-to-stay list, 6 min walk to the Chabad House and about 10 min to Gerard Dou shul (estimate); Chabad's Shabbat page names only Hotel Fita for Shabbat; Shabbat key or elevator not stated; TripAdvisor reviews (2019-2024) describe very steep stairs to the upper floors; none mentions Shabbat, keys, a lift or kosher food (no Booking.com availability to query) · +31 20 679 3452
Listed under 'Accommodation for Shabbat and Holidays' on Chabad Central Amsterdam's Shabbat page (18 min walk to the Chabad House); about 10 min walk to the RAS shul (estimate from coordinates); Shabbat key or elevator not stated; TripAdvisor reviews (Jan-Oct 2026) describe a very small, slow lift and steep stairs, and a Google review suggests asking for a ground-floor room; Booking.com Q&A (Nov 2026) has nothing on kosher food or keys · +31 20 679 0976 (Google Places)
Minyan: Fri Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at candle-lighting (16:44 on 6 Nov, 16:33 on 13 Nov); Shabbat Shacharit 09:00; Shabbat Mincha: time is in the shul app only; Sun Shacharit 08:30; no weekday Shacharit published
Contact: +31 20 671 9383 · info@rassjoel.nl · rassjoel.nl
Minyan: Fri Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at candle-lighting in winter (16:44 on 6 Nov, about 16:09 in mid-Dec), fixed 19:00 from April to early Sept; Shabbat Shacharit 09:00 (arrive before 10:30); Shabbat Mincha varies weekly (16:30 on 31 Oct); Sun Shacharit 08:15. Visitors must register in advance and bring a passport (esnoga.com: register by 12:00 on the Friday before the service)
Contact: +31 6 4586 4566 (WhatsApp) · info@esnoga.com (prayer-times page gives info@esnoga.nl for registration) · esnoga.com
Minyan: Fri Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at candle-lighting; Shabbat Shacharit 08:30 (winter) / 08:45 (summer); weekday Shacharit 07:00 Mon-Fri, Arvit 19:30
Contact: WhatsApp +31 6 1217 7038 · chabadamsterdamcenter.com
Minyan: Fri Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at candle-lighting; Shabbat Shacharit 08:45; weekday Shacharit 07:00 and 08:15 (Sun 08:15 only). Page last updated Nov 2024
Contact: +31 6 5478 1641 · chabadamsterdamcenter.com
Minyan: Fri Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: Times: call (not published on nihs.nl or sjoelbethshalom.nl); Shabbat Shacharit 09:00; Mincha 1h before nightfall (summer) or 1h15 (winter) with Seudah Shlishit; Maariv at nightfall
Contact: +31 20 646 2602 · jef@mador.nl · sjoelbethshalom.nl · building reception +31 20 504 7300 (Google Places; the shul is inside the Beth Shalom care home)
Minyan: Fri Mincha/Maariv at candle-lighting (16:44 on 6 Nov); Shabbat Shacharit 09:00, Mincha 16:30 with shiur; Sun Shacharit 08:15. Paid parking until 18:00 incl. Saturdays
Contact: +31 20 646 0046 (NIHS) · info@sjoelamstelveen.nl · sjoelamstelveen.nl
Minyan: Fri Kabbalat Shabbat at candle-lighting; Shabbat Shacharit 10:00, Kiddush about 12:30
Contact: +31 6 1044 2770 (call or WhatsApp) · chabadamsterdamcenter.com
Minyan: Fri: Times: call (not published on gerard-dou.nl or the Chabad page); Shabbat Shacharit 09:30 (also holidays)
Contact: +31 20 675 0932 · info@gerard-dou.nl · gerard-dou.nl
Friday-night and Shabbat-day meals at the Chabad House by prior registration; the online form lists every Shabbat from Chayei Sarah (6-7 Nov 2026) to Achrei Mot (30 Apr-1 May 2027). Price and supervising agency are not published; ask by WhatsApp
Hours: Chabad House (Google Places): Fri 16:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-17:00; meals by registration · WhatsApp +31 6 1217 7038 · +31 20 421 2770 · chabadamsterdamcenter.com/en/shabbat/ · registration form https://app.flowiz.io/amsr/en/f/
Prepaid takeaway Shabbat meals made by the Chabad chef; order by Wednesday 22:00; the order form lists weeks from 6-7 Nov 2026 to 22-23 Jan 2027. Price, pickup time and hotel delivery are not stated; Chabad suggests it for guests whose hotel is too far to walk
Hours: Order online by Wed 22:00 · app.flowiz.io/amsf/en/f/ · WhatsApp +31 6 1217 7038
Friday-night and Shabbat-day meals for tourists, delivered to hotels on sealed disposable plates (NIK tourist page names no hechsher); a Google review confirms a Shabbat order for 5 people
Hours: — · +31 20 644 7800 · +31 6 1808 5315 · jacobskosjerecatering.nl
Hours: Sun-Thu 13:00-22:00; Fri and Sat closed (Google Places) · +31 20 421 2770 · WhatsApp +31 6 1217 7038 · machaneyehuda.nl
Meat side: Sal Meijer, Entrecote Bar, Pastramihub. Dairy side: Agolini, Dock 20, Pasta Intermezzo. Beside Adagio hotel and Chabad Amstelveen
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri 11:00-15:30 (Chabad lists 16:00); closed Shabbat, Google Places shows it reopening Sat about 18:15 · +31 20 213 5555
Hours: Sun-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri 11:00-15:00; closed Sat (Google Places; NIHS list showed longer weekday hours) · +31 20 354 1744
Mainly takeaway; pizza, pasta, shakshuka, borekas
Hours: Sun-Thu 12:00-21:00; Fri 11:00-14:00; closed Sat (Google Places; an older NIK list said Fri to 16:00) · +31 20 404 4453
Israeli street food, takeaway
Hours: Sun-Thu 12:00-21:30; Fri 11:30-15:00; closed Sat (Google Places) · +31 20 221 0246
Dry goods, meat, dairy, frozen, bakery. Google Places confirms this single address; older NIK/NIHS lists gave Davids Corner and Mouwes at other Kastelenstraat numbers
Hours: Mon-Thu 09:00-18:00; Sun 10:00-18:00; Fri 07:30-14:00; closed Sat (Google Places) · +31 20 661 0180
Israeli products, wine, meat and fresh Shabbat challah; NIK tourist page names no hechsher
Hours: Mon-Thu 09:00-17:00; Fri 09:00-16:00; Sat and Sun closed (Google Places; Chabad list says Mon-Thu 11:00-19:00, Fri 09:00-17:00, earlier in winter, so call to confirm) · +31 20 786 5435 · +31 6 2120 1706 (Google Places) · kosher-point.com
Regular supermarket with a kosher range; check each product's hechsher. Open Friday evening and Saturday, so not a Shabbat-shopping option
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-22:00; Sun 09:00-22:00 (Google Places) · +31 20 301 2680
Kosher mini-market with bakery items, sandwiches, groceries and frozen kosher meat per Google reviews; hechsher not confirmed, ask in store; a review says it plans to move across the street. Older lists gave Davids Corner at this number
Hours: Mon-Thu 08:30-18:00; Fri 08:30-16:00; Sun 10:00-16:30; closed Sat (Google Places; a second Google listing for the bakery counter at the same address says Fri to 14:30, so shop early) · +31 20 646 1002
Butcher listed on Google (4.7 stars, 13 reviews, no hours shown); call before going and ask which agency supervises it
Hours: — (not shown on Google; call) · +31 20 671 9881
Booking: +31 20 890 5501 · open daily to 12:00; Erev Shabbat closes 2.5h before candle-lighting
Booking: Appointment required: WhatsApp +31 6 1796 8520
Booking: Women: Mrs. Shalva Sigal +31 6 1412 7911 (tourists EUR 36) · NIHS +31 20 646 0046 · info@nihs.nl
Seen in older guides, checked Nov 2026: Sal Meijer deli on Jodenbreestraat: closed March 2019; the brand reopened June 2023 inside the Kosher Food Court in Amstelveen · HaCarmel (Amstelveenseweg 224, +31 20 675 7636): Google Places lists it (4.1 stars, 481 reviews) with no opening hours; it is not on current NIK, NIHS or Chabad lists, and owner Sami Bar-On died March 2022 with his family saying it would continue (NH Nieuws). No closure source found, so status unconfirmed: call before going. Kosher Deli: not found online as of Nov 2026 (current lists, Google Places). Slagerij Marcus (Kastelenstraat 111-A) is now listed under Food; no kosher Marcus bakery found · Davids Corner (Kastelenstraat 69 / 111-A) and Mouwes (Kastelenstraat 261): Google Places shows David & Mouwes at Kastelenstraat 64, Rimon kosher mini-market at Kastelenstraat 69 and Slagerij Marcus at 111-A, with nothing at 261; nik.nl/tourists still lists Davids Corner & Bakery / Rimon Deli at 111-A. Not found online as of Nov 2026 under the old names; status unconfirmed, not closed · Hilton Amsterdam (Apollolaan 138, +31 20 710 6000), Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium (Paulus Potterstraat 50, +31 20 570 0000), Okura (Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, +31 20 678 7111) and Novotel Amsterdam City (Europaboulevard 10, +31 20 721 9179): not listed because no Shabbat arrangement was found in any source read (Nov 2026); Chabad's places-to-stay list shows Okura 14 min and Conservatorium 17 min on foot from the Chabad House, without Shabbat details · JCC Sjoel: Esnoga's prayer-times page (esnoga.com/en/prayertimes/, read Nov 2026) says there are temporarily no services there