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  • Welcome!Explore Jewish life in the Dominican Republic
  • Shavuot 2026Shavuot 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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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.
  • Why We Wash Hands After a Funeral or Cemetery Visit?Whenever holiness departs, negative forces try to fill the void. Read More
  • Take the Chabad Around the World QuizHow well do you know us? Read More
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