One of the most vibrant communities in Latin America: 43 kosher spots, synagogues a few blocks apart and an eruv covering the neighborhoods where our properties are. Everything is a walk away.
Shevet Ahim SynagogueEvery synagogue, kosher restaurant, supermarket and bakery from this guide, plotted on one map. Click any pin or list item for details and directions.
The blue AM pins are our properties: tap any of them to see how many minutes on foot the synagogues are.
Candle Lighting. Panama sits near the equator, so times barely move all year, typically 5:45 to 6:15 PM. Check chabadpanama.com for exact times.
Shabbat Meals. Shabbat in a Box is a Chabad service. Please check directly with them for details and arrangements.
Eruv. Covers the main Jewish neighborhoods: Punta Pacifica, Paitilla, parts of Marbella, Bella Vista and Cinta Costera.
Stay in Paitilla or Punta Pacifica. Walking distance to the shuls and restaurants, and inside the eruv.
Order meals early. Shabbos in a Box and the caterers need advance notice, especially for groups.
No reservation at Chabad. Walk in for any of the 3 daily minyanim. All are welcome.
Our properties. Many are inside the eruv and within walking distance of the shuls. Just ask when you book.
Covers Punta Pacifica, Punta Paitilla, parts of Marbella, Bella Vista, Av. Balboa and Cinta Costera.
Two in the city: Shevet Ahim and Ahavat Sion.
Chabad has 3 a day. Shevet Ahim and Beth El also hold regular services.
Panama City has synagogues for every denomination. Shevet Ahim alone operates 4 in the city and 3 in beach resorts.
43 supervised restaurants, from shawarma to fine dining. Search by name or filter by meat, dairy or parve.
Aria RestaurantMeatHigh-end fusion. Elevated kosher dining for 8+ years.Calle Juan Ramon Poll C.02
Fuego Bar & BistroMeatUpscale bar and bistro. Grilled meats and cocktails.05
La FinkaMeatFarm-to-table kosher meat. Locally sourced.06
Yoss Burger BarMeat100% kosher burgers since 2019. Family-friendly.Paitilla Mall, Calle 5607
Sababi PitaMeatMediterranean pita creations. New in 2025.C. Rep. de Uruguay (by Waldorf Astoria)
PITA PLUSMeatIsraeli-style pita, shawarma, falafel.8339 Italia11
Be Shack KosherMeatCasual kosher eatery with a laid-back vibe.12
Fonda Mi ReinitaMeatTraditional Panamanian kosher home cooking.Calle 57 Este15
Restaurante DelikMeatKosher deli classics.16
Panama SandwichMeatKosher sandwich shop.18
Blondie Pool ClubMeatKosher day-club dining.19
MuzkaMeatMeat. Delivery only.21Panama has one of Latin America's most established Jewish communities, with over 20,000 members.
Isaac Rabin: Reform
Alberto Einstein Institute: Orthodox
Hebrew Academy: Orthodox
Maguen David Academy: Orthodox
Consejo Central Comunitario Hebreo
Hadassah Panama
Noar Panama: youth, 400+ every week
Macabi: sports
Jewish volunteer emergency medical services. Rapid community response, around the clock.
Walking distance from the shuls, Super Kosher and the restaurants in this guide
Apartments inside the eruv, looked after by us. Tell us what you need for Shabbat and we will have it ready before Friday.
Guide last reviewed July 25, 2026