The talmidim of the yeshiva gedola “Kollel Torah” in Panama, had a special visitor last week, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, rosh yeshiva of yeshivas RIETS (Rabeinu Yitzchok Elchanan) • Full Story, Photos

Under the leadership Rabbi Yakov and Hana Poliwoda of Chabad Boquete, 12 Bochurim spent a full month Yeshivas Kayitz Panama, the 30-day experience challenged to learn a Ma’amar by heart and were quizzed regularly on their Gemara learning, included (almost) daily trips around Panama • Full Story, Photos

For the first time since the arrival of Shluchim Rabbi Yakov and Mrs. Hana Poliwada to the small Panamanian town of Boquete in 2016, the town’s Mayor Joswar Alvarado appeared at Chabad’s yearly public menorah lighting. “This is definitely a milestone and honor in the recognition of our work in the community”, said Rabbi Poliwoda after describing the joyous event that included sing-along music, dougnuts and latkes for all. Uniquely, the menorah remains installed all year-round in the town’s central park – a standing testimony of the good will between its Jewish residents and the broader community • Photos

Among the various summer alternatives available for Bais Menachem’s Yeshivah Bochurim in Wilkes-Barre, a small, yet dedicated and creative, group decided to embark on an adventurous option – Panama • Full Story, Photos

Chabad in Panama this year devised an interactive drive-through tunnel where scenes depicted the life and times of the Rashbi and the times of when Moshiach will come in honor of Lag B’Omer, giving everyone a fun and safe way to celebrate this year • Photos