Please click here for 'To Seek the Peace of the City,' an online exhibit on the history of Jewish life in Charlottesville, from the University of Virginia Library's Special Collections.

Although Charlottesville may not seem like a very "ethnically diverse" place compared to most large U.S. cities, it does pretty well for its size. Some Jewish foods and other items can be obtained locally, so we have attempted to compile a guide to local resources for "Jewish Stuff." It is by no means comprehensive. Let us know when you find something that should be added.

See also the guide to Kosher food shopping.

Shabbat Candles
The CBI Gift Shop carries small boxes of Shabbat candles, as do several grocery stores in town. It is sometimes difficult to find large boxes (72 candles) in the grocery stores, but the CBI Gift Shop usually has them in stock.

Gifts/Jewelry
In addition to the CBI Gift Shop, Quilts Unlimited has a large assortment of Judaica: artwork, plates, candlesticks, mezuzot, jewelry, etc. Lynne Goldman Studios carries some Judaica jewelry designs.

Online Shopping
For items that are not available locally, there are online sources:
Artistic Judaic Promotions - Judaic art, jewelry, Ketubahs, etc. from American and Israeli artists.
JewishMusic.com - Jewish music CDs, books, toys, etc.
Kosher.com - Kosher foods, gift baskets, etc.

Albemarle Baking Company
112 W. Main Street
(434) 293-6456

BreadWorks
923 Preston Avenue
(434) 296-4663

Chandler's Bakery
202 Albemarle Square
(434) 975-2253

Foods of All Nations
2121 Ivy Road
(434) 296-6131

Giant Food
Seminole Square Shopping Center
(434) 973-7860

Kroger
Rio Hill Shopping Center
(434) 978-1311

Lynne Goldman Studios
Barracks Road Shopping Center
(434) 977-9644

Market Street Wineshop
311 Market Street East
(434) 979-9463
1448 Seminole Trail
(434) 964-9463

Quilts Unlimited
118 Main Street West (Downtown Mall)
(434) 979-0025

Whole Foods Market
1416 Seminole Trail
(434) 973-4900