MINYAN
Daily Minyan:
Depends on how many tourists are on the island. During the month of January, we should for sure have a minyan. If you are visiting with a large group (or even a small one), we will do our best to make the minyan happen any time during the year.
Friday evening Minyan: Following candle lighting. See times for candle lighting times here:
https://jewishjamaica.com/shabbattimes
Shabbat morning Minyan: 10:00 - 11:30 AM followed by a delicious buffet kiddush with a hot cholent.
Yom Tov Minyan - Minyan usually during Sukkot, Pesach and Shavout
It is always important to reach out to confirm your attendance for Minyan
For questions and to join the Minyan Whatsapp group, find out the times for weekday Mincha/Marriv or if you need to say Kaddish, please contact the Rabbi.
KOSHER FOOD
Many Kosher food options are available through Chabad. Click here for more information.
Local Supermarkets carry the basic national products with kosher symbols (bagels, cereals, mayonnaise, chips, canned foods etc.). The large grocery stores located near Chabad are Progressive food. There are grocery stores throughout the island.
There are no Cholov Yisroel or Pas Yisroel products in the local supermarkets.
HOTELS AND TOURIST INFORMATION
For hotels near Rabbi's Chabad House:
- Hyatt Ziva & Zilara | @ 15 Minute Walk
- Rose Hall Villas At The Half Moon Resort | @ 20 Minute Walk (Mention the Rabbi to them)
- Half Moon Resort | @ 30 Minute Walk
- Grand Jewel | @ 25 Minute Walk
For hotels near the Kosher Hot Spot:
- S Hotel
- Decameron, Montego Bay
- Doctors Cave Beach Hotel
For general visitors info, please visit the official Jamaica tourist website for a wealth of local info at www.VisitJamaica.com. You can also find travel tips on Kayak with their travel guides here.
MIKVAH
Welcome to the Rose Doweck Mikvah!
We are thrilled to help you take part in this beautiful mitzvah, all items you may need are provided for you.
If you have any queries or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out to Rebbetzin Mushkee Raskin at at 876-596-2034 or [email protected]
For more information about the process of Mikvah preparation and immersion click here
For more information about the laws of Mikvah please visit www.mikvah.org
To donate towards the maintenance of our Mikvah in Jamaica please click here.
Our sages teach us that the building of a Mikvah is even more vital to the spiritual continuity of the Jewish people than the building of a Shul. Indeed, Torah scrolls should be sold to fulfill this mitzvah.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Hebrew School once a week:
A place for every Jewish child to experience and learn about Judaism in a fun creative environment!
Chabad of Jamaica is supported solely by donations from our friends and visitors. Your support and friendship will ensure the continued success and activities of Chabad of Jamaica - Serving the jewish locals and tourists from A-Z.
We look forward to greeting you!
Rabbi Yaakov & Mushkee Raskin