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  • Welcome!Explore Jewish life in the Dominican Republic
  • Lag BaOmer 2025Lag BaOmer is a festive day on the Jewish calendar, celebrating the anniversary of the passing of the great sage Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and the end of a plague that raged amongst the disciples of the great sage Rabbi Akiva.
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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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Kosher on the Island

all your kosher food needs

Chabad in Punta Cana

everything you need for a perfect vacation

Shabbat in Santo Domingo

Shabbat meals and services

Ask the Rabbi

Jewish Questions; Jewish Advice

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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.
  • Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?Would the blessing be Mezonot or Hamotzi? Read More
  • Take the Obscure Mitzvah QuizHow many of these do you know? Read More
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