- Welcome!Explore Jewish life in the Dominican Republic
- Shavuot 2025Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The Ten Commandments are read in synagogues, just as they were in the desert on Mt. Sinai over 3,300 years ago.
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Welcome to Chabad of the Dominican Republic, a home for all your Jewish needs on the island. Since Rabbi Shimon and Michal Pelman arrived in 2008, they have worked tirelessly to establish Chabad as a vibrant hub for Jewish life. Over the years, their dedication has helped Jewish life on the island flourish, creating a warm and welcoming community for locals and visitors alike.
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- Mitzvahs & TraditionsShabbat, kosher, mezuzah, tefillin, mikvah . . . The essence of Judaism is in its rituals and observances. A selection of websites offering information and guidance on some of the most basic mitzvot.
- TheRebbe.orgEssays, insights and letters, stories and first-person accounts, and an online biography of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory
- Kids ZoneCheck out the "Kids Zone" featuring fascinating and engaging games, activities, stories and more on Jewish holidays and other Jewish topics, geared towards children.
- Between the MissilesRabbi Yosef Gerlitzky of Tel Aviv shares an on-the-ground update from the Home Front, as well as mem... Read More
- Ballistic Missile Hits Rehovot; Jews Turn to Torah, Prayer and Mitzvot42 injured, university hit, but residents find strength and unity through Jewish observance Read More