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Spending Shabbat in Panama City is a wonderful experience.

Shabbat Candle Lighting & Havdala Times

Shabbat Services

There are four Orthodox shuls located in the Panama City area.

1. Sinagoga Shevet Ahim - Bella Vista (Sefaradi)

2. Sinagoga Ahavat Sion & Ateret Yosef- Punta Paitilla (Sefaradi)

3. Sinagoga Beth El - Punta Paitilla (Ashknaz)

4. Sinagoga Bet Max Ve Sarah - Punta Pacifica (Sefaradi)

5. Chabad Panama - Rabbi Mendi Karniel - mendi9@gmail.com.

Outside of Panama City there are shuls in the beach areas of Coronado and Santa Clara

1. Sinagoga Heijal Shlomo - Coronado (Sefaradi)

2. Sinagoga Mishkan Moshe - Santa Clara (Sefaradi)

3. Chabad of Boquete - chabadboquete@gmail.com

4. Chabad of Bocas del Toro - chabadbocas@gmail.com

Both Chabad locations should be contacted directly to get information on Shabbat davening and arranging Shabbat meals.

Be sure that prior to arriving in Panama you complete the Visitor's Registration Form that is required for security approval in order to be admitted into these synagogues. You will be contacted directly by the security team once your information is reviewed. Make sure to select Go Kosher Panama as the "Kosher Tour Agency" in the form

Hotels

There are many hotels that are within walking distance of all of the synagogues. A few of them are listed in the Panama City sections of our Hotels page.

Shabbat Meals

* NEW Shabbat Dine Experience at Fuego (Starting 12/27) - Prepaid Buffet Style Meals for Shabbat Dinner and/or Lunch, Walking Distance from Shuls and Hotels. Price: Adults - $100, Children (Under 11) - $80. Click here to reserve today [SOLD OUT - FRIDAY DINNER - JANUARY 17th]

* Fadalu Shabbat Meal Hosting - Would you like to be hosted by a local family for one or both meals? Click here to complete a short form and you will be contacted to make the arrangements. Please fill out the Visitor's Registration Form, prior to submitting this form. Make sure to select Go Kosher Panama as the "Kosher Tour Agency" in the form (Subject to Availability)

* Sinagoga Beth El offers Shabbat Lunch. Email eventos@centrobethel.com to reserve. Reservations must be made no later than 10:00AM on Thursday prior to the Shabbat.

* Chabad House Panama hosts meals on Friday night and Shabbat day. Pre-registration is required to reserve your space for either one of the meals or for both of them. Click here to register for the Shabbat meals.