Welcome to the Kosher Culinary Lab

“Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center” features the unique “Kosher Culinary Lab,” inviting you to savor an unparalleled dining experience.

For thousands of years, “Kosher food” has nourished generation after generation of Jewish people. Through our Kosher Culinary Lab, we aim to share this exceptional culinary culture with a wider audience.

“Kosher” also represents one of the earliest forms of healthy eating. Step into our innovative Kosher Culinary Lab, where you’ll immerse yourself in a rich atmosphere and explore thousands of years of Jewish culture firsthand.

We offer a carefully curated selection of Israeli and Jewish dishes, combining modern and traditional styles. Using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients that adhere to Kosher standards, we prepare these dishes on-site, offering you a taste that spans Israel and the vast Mediterranean region.

Beyond the nice coffee, fresh juices or teas, you can also indulge in kosher wine from Israel, enhancing your dining experience.

A Friendly Reminder 🔆:
📍Many of our dishes contain nuts, and beef originates from the United States.
📍In the Kosher Culinary Lab, there is a minimum requirement of NT$500 per person (Including children over 120cm).

🔆 In addition to being Taiwan’s only restaurant which strictly adhering to the rigorous Kosher standards, we also provide event spaces for groups of up to 12, 30, or even over a hundred people. Experience the unique ambiance and professional service, reminiscent of dining within a cultural and artistic museum – a truly unforgettable experience.

Whether it’s a wedding, private gathering, corporate event, lecture, forum, and more, “Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center” is your prime choice.

Curious about more information on JCC reservations?
Contact us at: (02) 2700-0366 / reservations@jtca.org.tw

Operating Hours 🔆:
Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 (Last Order at 14:00)
Afternoon Tea: 15:00 – 17:00 (Last Order at 16:00)
Dinner: 18:00 – 21:00 (Last Order at 20:00)

Following the tradition of Sabbath, we are closed on Fridays and Saturdays.

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You can also order food from the Kosher Culinary Lab Takeaway and enjoy it at home!

Notes for visiting the Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center

  1. The Jewish Community Center operates by reservation, so please make an appointment in advance to visiting the center.
  2. We offer tours in Chinese or English. If you like to have an English tour please add a note or contact us during our business hours so we can check for availability.
  3. In order to ensure that all guests can make reservations, please pay the tour fee of NT$200 per person in advance when you make your reservation. If the payment is not made within the deadline, we will not be able to reserve a place for you, so please make a new reservation.
  4. To cancel a reservation, please do so online in the reservation system at least 2 business days before the visit date, and get in touch with us for refund procedures. Refunds cannot be processed for cancellations beyond the specified deadline. Thank you for your cooperation.
  5. The daily tour times of the Jeffrey D. Schwartz Museum of Art and Judaica are 11:00am, 14:20pm, and 17:00pm. We cannot give refunds or partial refunds for late cancellations or late arrivals on the day of reservation.
  6. Serving authentic kosher food takes a lot of hard work and meticulous observance of the intricate rules and traditions governing kosher food preparation. Therefore, with the exception of bottle water, please do not bring any food or drink into the center.
  7. Given it’s status as a holy sanctuary please be mindful of wearing appropriate attire. We recommend long pants or long skirts that cover the knee. Please do not wear sandals, flip-flops or other shoes that do not fully cover your feet.
  8. We have elevator and accessible toilets for visitors with physical disabilities, but the museum tour still requires walking from the first floor to the fourth floor. For your health and safety, please evaluate your physical condition before making a reservation.
  9. In accordance with the Jewish Sabbath tradition, the center is closed every Friday and Saturday. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us during business hours.

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