NEW at Chabad
Essential Kosher!
A not-for-profit kosher food store
serving the Jewish community of Victoria and Vancouver Island.
What can you find at the store?
✅ Fresh Challah every Friday!
✅ A selection of kosher meat and poultry
✅ Chalav Yisrael dairy products
✅ Salami, corned beef, and other cold cuts
✅ Israeli snacks and pantry staples
✅ Snacks and sweets
Affordable prices for all!
Store Hours:
🕙 Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🕑 Monday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕑 Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕑 Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕑 Thursday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕑 Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
🕑 Saturday: CLOSED
Holiday hours may vary - check our social pages for updates.
Where We Are
Located next to Chabad Vancouver Island at 2955 Glasgow Avenue
Find us on Google Maps
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Tip: Follow us for weekly specials, holiday updates, and new product announcements.
Community Notes
Essential Kosher operates as a community service so that every Jew in Victoria can access kosher food locally. Your visits, feedback, and word-of-mouth support help the store thrive. If there’s an item you’d like us to carry, please let us know.
Stay tuned for updates!
We would love to hear from you!
Contact David and Ze'ev, the store operators, at [email protected]
