How to Celebrate Shabbat While Traveling in Panama?
SHABBAT
Spending Shabbat in Panama City is a wonderful experience.
Shabbat Candle Lighting & Havdala Times
Shabbat Services
There are five Orthodox synagogues located in the Panama City area:
- Sinagoga Shevet Ahim – Bella Vista (Sefaradi)
- Sinagoga Ahavat Sion & Ateret Yosef – Punta Paitilla (Sefaradi)
- Sinagoga Beth El – Punta Paitilla (Ashkenazi)
- Sinagoga Bet Max Ve Sarah – Punta Pacifica (Sefaradi)
- Chabad Panama – Rabbi Mendi Karniel – [email protected]
Outside of Panama City, there are synagogues in the beach areas of Coronado,Santa Clara, Boquete and Bocas del Toro:
- Sinagoga Heijal Shlomo – Coronado (Sefaradi)
- Sinagoga Mishkan Moshe – Santa Clara (Sefaradi)
- Chabad of Boquete – [email protected]
- Chabad of Bocas del Toro – [email protected]
Contact the Chabad locations directly for information on Shabbat services and arranging Shabbat meals.
Complete the Visitor’s Registration Form prior to arriving in Panama. This form is required for security approval to be admitted into the synagogues.
There are many hotels within walking distance of all synagogues. Check the Panama City sections of the Hotels page for recommendations.
- Sinagoga Beth El offers Shabbat lunch. Email [email protected] to reserve. Reservations must be made no later than 10:00 AM on Thursday prior to Shabbat.
- Chabad House Panama hosts meals on Friday night and Shabbat day. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register for Shabbat meals.
