- Welcome!Explore Jewish life in the Dominican Republic
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- ShabbatShabbat: the island of time that defines the Jew’s week. The rituals, the practices, the do’s, and the don’ts of the Jewish Sabbath—and how you can experience it all for yourself.
About Us
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 saintly 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.
- The Illogical JewSome parts of Torah cannot be explained. This helps explain the insatiable desire to study more and... Read More
- Why Count the Omer Standing Up?Although this teaching is not in the Talmud, it is quoted as having originated in the Mishnaic era. Read More









