About Lengnau
Lengnau, with its 2500 inhabitants, is one of the most attractive communes of the canton of Aargau, surrounded by beautiful countryside and richly blessed by nature, an area steeped in history and rich in tradition.
About Margoa
The Swiss-Jewish Retirement and Care Home, one of the first of such homes in Switzerland, was built in 1903. It is strictly kosher and is constantly adapted to the newest standards of nursing care. Only a short time ago, the home was renamed into Margoa (Hebrew: repose) and enjoys an excellent reputation in the area. Margoa can accommodate 55 guests. Although most of them are not Jewish, they feel very much at home, being cared for and looked after as is expected from a modern and open-minded home.
Why are there so few Jewish guests? In the fifties and seventies of the last century, two Jewish retirement homes for the aged were built in Zurich and one in Basel. Many Jewish guests prefer today to stay in their familiar urban surroundings. In addition, it is easier for their children to come and visit them nearby. However, there are always elderly Jewish persons who find their way to Lengnau.
About Guesthouse Noffi
Building Guesthouse Noffi has placed a new focus. On one hand, the guests’ relatives can spend more time with their loved ones, stay overnight and have their meals catered for them. On the other hand the idyllic area virtually called for a new tourist center. Noffi (Hebrew: nof for view and joffi for beautiful) was built in 2005 and has 10 single and double rooms.
Religious information
Margoa and Noffi are strictly kosher
Hechsher / Kosher Supervision
Jewish Community Agudas Achim Zurich
Rav Breisch, Shlita
Mashgiach: In House
Eruv:
There is an Eruv on the Margoa/Noffi premises and the parking lot.
Shabbat/Jewish Holidays at Noffi:
Prayers, Shiurim and meals times
(See the information board at the reception)
Noffi entrance / exit: Automatic door is switched off
Margoa entrance / exit: Automatic door is in operation. Ask the reception about the entrance / exit possibilities on Shabbat and Yom Tov