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A warm, kosher home for Jewish travelers, in the heart of Central America
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Your Perfect Kosher Vacation in Costa Rica
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Book your stay in Jacó 🏝️
Reserve your stay at the beautiful Be.Live Hotel or a nearby rental.
Shabbat meals with us 🍽️
Join our shared Shabbat meals (book up to 1 month in advance) or order delivery.
Join our WhatsApp group for minyanim 🙏
Connect with the local synagogue and help create daily minyanim.
Transportation, car rental, tours & activities 🚗🌋
From rainforests to volcanoes—tailored itineraries at your fingertips.
High season traveler? Reserve Sabress Kosher Restaurant 🍷
Grab a seat at the tastiest table in town.
Sit back and enjoy your kosher vacation! 🌞
Pura vida—nature, comfort, and spirituality in harmony.
Welcome to
JACO, COSTA RICA
More than a Place.
A Spiritual Home.
“We never dreamed this would become a home for thousands. But it has.
This place is more than bricks and walls — it’s our soul.”
– Izu & Toni Ashkenazi
We are driven by a deep love for Am Yisrael, for Jewish tradition, and for the inner spark that connects every Jew to their Creator.
Our center does not affiliate with any one denomination — it is open to every Jew, committed fully to Jewish values, halacha, and kashrut.
Come experience the warmth, the unity, and the feeling of home — right here in the heart of Central America.
Jewish Culture
Eat well, celebrate right, and enjoy peace of mind with trusted kosher providers—whether you’re planning a private dinner, a retreat, or a full kosher wedding, everything is handled with care, tradition, and attention to detail.
shabbat
A trusted hospitality experience with proximity to the Jewish Center. Great for travelers who prefer hotel comfort and services while staying connected to the community.
synagogue
Enjoy privacy and flexibility with hand-picked rentals just minutes away. Ideal for families or groups who want a home-away-from-home feel with access to kosher amenities.
jewish Holiday
Thinking long-term? Explore options to invest in a vacation property close to the synagogue and Jewish services. It’s more than a home—it’s a lifestyle rooted in connection and tradition.
Vacation Rentals Next to Us
Thinking long-term? Explore options to invest in a vacation property close to the synagogue and Jewish services. It’s more than a home—it’s a lifestyle rooted in connection and tradition.
Your Costa Rica Stay
Stay close and comfortable. Choose from nearby Airbnb rentals, trusted hotels like Belive, or even explore owning a vacation home steps from the synagogue—kosher-friendly and community-connected.
Be.Live Hotel
A trusted hospitality experience with proximity to the Jewish Center. Great for travelers who prefer hotel comfort and services while staying connected to the community.
Casa Amen
Enjoy privacy and flexibility with hand-picked rentals just minutes away. Ideal for families or groups who want a home-away-from-home feel with access to kosher amenities.
Kosher & Dining
Eat well, celebrate right, and enjoy peace of mind with trusted kosher providers—whether you’re planning a private dinner, a retreat, or a full kosher wedding, everything is handled with care, tradition, and attention to detail.
Sabress Restaurant
A trusted hospitality experience with proximity to the Jewish Center. Great for travelers who prefer hotel comfort and services while staying connected to the community.
Kosher retreats, programs & camps
Enjoy privacy and flexibility with hand-picked rentals just minutes away. Ideal for families or groups who want a home-away-from-home feel with access to kosher amenities.
Passover Program
Imagine celebrating Passover surrounded by lush tropical nature, wild beaches, warm community vibes, and everything you need for a truly unforgettable holiday – all in a private kosher-friendly complex
Kosher chef
A trusted hospitality experience with proximity to the Jewish Center. Great for travelers who prefer hotel comfort and services while staying connected to the community.
Kosher Concierge
Enjoy privacy and flexibility with hand-picked rentals just minutes away. Ideal for families or groups who want a home-away-from-home feel with access to kosher amenities.
Kosher Catering
Enjoy privacy and flexibility with hand-picked rentals just minutes away. Ideal for families or groups who want a home-away-from-home feel with access to kosher amenities.
Travel Costa Rica
Eat well, celebrate right, and enjoy peace of mind with trusted kosher providers—whether you’re planning a private dinner, a retreat, or a full kosher wedding, everything is handled with care, tradition, and attention to detail.
activities
A trusted hospitality experience with proximity to the Jewish Center. Great for travelers who prefer hotel comfort and services while staying connected to the community.
surfing
Enjoy privacy and flexibility with hand-picked rentals just minutes away. Ideal for families or groups who want a home-away-from-home feel with access to kosher amenities.
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Thoughts & Travels
Wellness Retreats: Mind, Body, and Soul Human Renewal
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City Breaks: Urban Adventures in Vibrant Metropolises
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Important to know
Our center operates independently and is not affiliated with Chabad Costa Rica or any other organization.
Everything we do comes from a place of love, faith, and a desire to bring more light into the world.
All activities are fully funded by us personally, through the income from our own businesses — not through donations.
That being said, if you wish to take part in the mitzvah and contribute with love to our synagogue you are welcome.
All donations go directly toward enhancing, beautifying, and maintaining the synagogue — for everyone who comes to pray, sing, and feel at home.
Our dream is to continue being like the tent of Abraham: to open our home and our hearts, to offer prayer, rest, joy, connection, and heartfelt conversations.
Every person carries light. Every soul is a world.