Kosher paradise in Panama

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 107

 Stunning views across Panama City from the rooftop bar of the San Felipe Hotel in the charming Casco Viejo district. (photo credit: @MarkDavidPod   )
Stunning views across Panama City from the rooftop bar of the San Felipe Hotel in the charming Casco Viejo district.
(photo credit: @MarkDavidPod )

Beyond its canal, jungle and rainforests, Panama is manna from heaven for travelers who keep kosher. There are some 50 top-notch kosher eateries to try, the vast majority of them in the capital, Panama City. There's Japanese, steakhouses, fancy bakeries plus one of the largest kosher supermarkets outside of Israel. Mark and David also take you on an unforgettable journey beyond the fine dining and into the 15,000-strong Jewish community to meet its leaders and members.

This time: 

  • Dutch robots versus humans
  • Soft landing into the Adama (earth)
  • Now that's a pleasant Aroma (not what you are thinking!)
  • Audio perfection in the synagogue
  • One impressive study hall
  • Why Panama? Why Jewish?
  • How to get there? Where to stay? And all the other FAQs
  • Our man in Panama
  • All about the rabbi
  • A different kind of Aria
  • The wonderful Ceci
  • Spice up your life - Japanese style

Mark and David were guests of Promtur Panama.

Service with a smile at the dairy Aroma cafe. (Credit: @MarkDavidPod)
Service with a smile at the dairy Aroma cafe. (Credit: @MarkDavidPod)