Would you like to participate in the blessed activities at the Jewish Center in Jaco? The Ashkenazi family generously supports the ongoing maintenance of our synagogue. However, we need your help to continue our mission. Your donation, whether for renovating the synagogue or constructing a mikveh, would be greatly appreciated. Please specify in your donation if it is intended for the synagogue renovation or the mikveh construction. Additionally, feel free to include names for blessings. Thank you for being so supportive!
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Since its founding in 2001, Izu’s Place has become the heart of Jewish life in Jacó, Costa Rica. What began as a warm home for Shabbat and holiday meals evolved into a full kosher hospitality complex—offering everything a Jewish traveler might need:
- A kosher restaurant
- Orthodox synagogue
- Shabbat and holiday services
- Kosher accommodations
- And most importantly—a sense of belonging
In 2010, the Ahari Hakadosh Synagogue officially opened its doors, becoming the first synagogue in Jacó Beach and the only one within a 100 km radius.
In 2018, we established the Jewish Center, located within the Izu’s Place complex. The center serves as a welcoming hub for all Jewish travelers—offering guidance, information, spiritual support, and assistance for any need that may arise during their time in Costa Rica.
The Ahari Hakadosh Synagogue is lovingly funded and maintained by Yizhak and Toni Ashkenazi, as part of their lifelong mission to provide a spiritual home for Jewish travelers in Costa Rica.
The synagogue operates independently and is not dependent on public donations.
However, if you feel inspired to support our work—whether through helping us purchase new holy books, contribute to renovations, or enhance the beauty and sanctity of the synagogue—you are warmly invited to donate.
Every contribution, large or small, is deeply appreciated and helps us elevate this sacred space for all who enter.
To make a donation, please contact us directly or speak with one of our team members during your visit.
We are excited to connect with guests planning to visit Jacó and who are interested in joining a minyan at our synagogue. Baruch Hashem, we regularly have a minyan for Shabbat, especially during the high season.
We are launching a minyan sign-up diary on our website to better organize and ensure we have a minyan. This will allow visitors to register their attendance in advance, helping us coordinate and maintain this beautiful tradition.
Stay tuned for the launch, and feel free to reach out if you have questions or need assistance planning your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to Jacó and sharing the joy of Shabbat.
Warm regards,
Jaco Jewish community
Shacharit 8am
Mincha 1pm
Arvit 7pm
Mincha 5:30pm
Arvit 6pm
Shacharit 9am
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.