Is there a Kosher restaurant in Athens?
What is the Hechsher of the restaurant?
The restaurant is under the supervision of Rabbi Mendel Hendel from Chabad of Athens.
It is Glatt Kosher, Chalak Bet Yosef, Bishul Israel.
It is Glatt Kosher, Chalak Bet Yosef, Bishul Israel.
Can we have Kosher meals delivered to the Greek islands, Mykonos/Santorini/Crete etc.?
Yes, you can order Kosher ready meals or products with delivery to the islands here.
You need to order at least 3-5 days in advance.
You need to order at least 3-5 days in advance.
Are there Shabbat meals we can attend?
You are welcome to join us for the Shabbat meals at the Chabad House in Athens, please reserve.
Alternatively, you can order a Shabbat package through our catering service at least 3-5 days in advance..
Alternatively, you can order a Shabbat package through our catering service at least 3-5 days in advance..
Is there a plata that we could rent? What about a water-boiler?
You could rent a plata through our catering service, depending on availability. Please order in advance. For more information click here.
There's no water-boiler to rent, but if you stay close by you could come make yourself a cup of coffee during Shabbat operating hours.
There's no water-boiler to rent, but if you stay close by you could come make yourself a cup of coffee during Shabbat operating hours.
Are there prayers at the Chabad House? What time is mincha?
There are all the prayers at the Chabad House, but not always there is a minyan.
More details here.
More details here.
When is Hanetz? When is Shekia?
You can find all Halachic times here.
What is the candle lighting time in Athens/Mykonos/Santorini/Crete etc.?
Click here for Shabbat times in Athens.
For candle lighting in another location, click "change location" and choose your city/island, as well as the Shabbat date.
For candle lighting in another location, click "change location" and choose your city/island, as well as the Shabbat date.
Is there a Mikvah in Athens?
Yes, there is a Mikvah for women (not for men).
For more information and to make an appointment click here.
For more information and to make an appointment click here.
Is there an Eiruv in Athens?
No, there is no Eiruv in Athens.
Can we sleep at the Chabad house?
No, we do not have sleeping accommodations, but there are many hotels in all price ranges, close to us.
Some suggestions here.
Some suggestions here.
Which hotels are close to the Chabad House? Do they have regular keys (for Shabbat)?
You can find a list of suggested hotels within walking distance to the Chabad House here.
It mentions which ones have keys suitable for Shabbat.
It mentions which ones have keys suitable for Shabbat.
Can I leave my suitcase at the Chabad house for 2 hours?
No. We cannot keep luggage at the Chabad House.
There are in the area luggage storage services, like lockers4all (with 10% discount coupon code chabad) or athens luggage storage.
There are in the area luggage storage services, like lockers4all (with 10% discount coupon code chabad) or athens luggage storage.
Are the candies and ice cream we know from Israel, Kosher here as well?
No, not necessarily.
There are products which belong to global international companies, who manufacture them with the same name/logo in different places and with different ingredients which may be not kosher.
There are products which belong to global international companies, who manufacture them with the same name/logo in different places and with different ingredients which may be not kosher.
What Kosher products can I find in regular supermarkets?
You can find here a Kosher list with products that can be found in regular supermarkets.
Please check carefully each product for their level of supervision.
Please check carefully each product for their level of supervision.
Are there Jewish tours?
Yes, you can find a few suggestions here.
