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Panama, a Jewish Paradise Between Two Oceans

JL;DR SUMMARY Panama has emerged as a prime destination for Jewish travelers, offering a rich blend of kosher amenities and cultural experiences against the backdrop of its historic Jewish community. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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PanamaJewish HistoryJewish CommunityChabadSynagoguesAshkenazi JewsJewish OrganizationsSephardi JewsKosher TravelCentral America

Places mentioned

Panama City, Panamá, Panama
"Panama Citythe capital and home to most of the countrys Jewish populationis in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, so for those visiting from the East Coast, theres no need to change clocks or deal with jetlag."
Chiriquí, Panama
"Outside of Panama City, there are Chabad Houses in Boquete, in the West of the country, and in Bocas del Toro, along the Caribbean coast, which offer kosher options."
Coclé, Panama
"Outside of Panama City, there are Chabad Houses in Boquete, in the West of the country, and in Bocas del Toro, along the Caribbean coast, which offer kosher options."

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