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Jewish History and Presence:
Tenerife has a rich Jewish history dating back to the 15th century. For more information on the history of Jews in the Canary Islands, including the presence of Conversos and Crypto-Jews, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_the_Canary_Islands
Chabad of Tenerife:
- Website: https://www.chabadtenerife.com/
- Established: 2022
- Shliach: Rabbi Noam Rosen and his wife
- Contact: Highly responsive on WhatsApp, warm and friendly
Kosher Food Options:
1. Chabad's Kosher Offerings:
- Year-round takeout for lunch and dinner
- Kosher staples: Pas Yisrael bread, Cholov Yisrael milk, glatt kosher meat, chicken, and more
- Shabbos meals (reservation required)
- A la carte Shabbos takeout option
2. To Order:
- Takeout: https://app.flowiz.io/tenf/en/
- Shabbos meal reservation: https://app.flowiz.io/tenr/f/
3. Kosher App: "Kosher app Spain" (recommended for finding kosher options)
Shabbos Tips:
- Chabad has two locations:
1. Food takeout and pickup (further from hotels)
2. Shabbos location (closer to hotels, used for meals)
- Mikvah: Currently no Mikvah in Tenerife, but the shlucha offers to take people to the sea. Plans for a Mikvah in the future.
Accommodation:
1. Fine Hotels and Resorts Program (Amex Platinum):
- $200 off one night, per card, per year
- Two options: Bahia del Duque and Ritz Carlton
- Benefits: Breakfast, $100 US/EUR credit, upgrade, early check-in, late checkout
2. Ritz Carlton:
- Popular among kosher observant Jews
- Accommodating for kosher food groups
- Good relationship with Chabad
3. Other Options:
- Several nice hotels near Chabad
- For Airbnb rentals, research the area thoroughly
Transportation:
1. Rental Cars:
- Limited on-airport pickup/dropoff options (often at a premium)
- Summer months: Advance reservations recommended due to limited availability
- 6-7 seaters are extremely limited
2. Uber:
- New to Tenerife, Uber is available, and somewhat pricey - but convenient and familiar. Don't expect to uber to your trips though as it's not necessarily widely available across the island. The main cities seem to have decent enough availability.
2. Public Transport: [To be added]
Activities: [To be added]
Other Tips:
- Chabad's New Location: In process of relocating. New place will have a shul and full-fledged restaurant for takeout and dine-in. Expected to be near the Costa Adeje Area.
Trip Reports:
- cgr
- RCArentals
Jewish History and Presence:
Tenerife has a rich Jewish history dating back to the 15th century. For more information on the history of Jews in the Canary Islands, including the presence of Conversos and Crypto-Jews, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_the_Canary_Islands
Chabad of Tenerife:
- Website: https://www.chabadtenerife.com/
- Established: 2022
- Shliach: Rabbi Noam Rosen and his wife
- Contact: Highly responsive on WhatsApp, warm and friendly
Kosher Food Options:
1. Chabad's Kosher Offerings:
- Year-round takeout for lunch and dinner
- Kosher staples: Pas Yisrael bread, Cholov Yisrael milk, glatt kosher meat, chicken, and more
- Shabbos meals (reservation required)
- A la carte Shabbos takeout option
2. To Order:
- Takeout: https://app.flowiz.io/tenf/en/
- Shabbos meal reservation: https://app.flowiz.io/tenr/f/
3. Kosher App: "Kosher app Spain" (recommended for finding kosher options)
Shabbos Tips:
- Chabad has two locations:
1. Food takeout and pickup (further from hotels)
2. Shabbos location (closer to hotels, used for meals)
- Mikvah: Currently no Mikvah in Tenerife, but the shlucha offers to take people to the sea. Plans for a Mikvah in the future.
Accommodation:
1. Fine Hotels and Resorts Program (Amex Platinum):
- $200 off one night, per card, per year
- Two options: Bahia del Duque and Ritz Carlton
- Benefits: Breakfast, $100 US/EUR credit, upgrade, early check-in, late checkout
2. Ritz Carlton:
- Popular among kosher observant Jews
- Accommodating for kosher food groups
- Good relationship with Chabad
3. Other Options:
- Several nice hotels near Chabad
- For Airbnb rentals, research the area thoroughly
Transportation:
1. Rental Cars:
- Limited on-airport pickup/dropoff options (often at a premium)
- Summer months: Advance reservations recommended due to limited availability
- 6-7 seaters are extremely limited
2. Uber:
- New to Tenerife, Uber is available, and somewhat pricey - but convenient and familiar. Don't expect to uber to your trips though as it's not necessarily widely available across the island. The main cities seem to have decent enough availability.
2. Public Transport: [To be added]
Activities: [To be added]
Other Tips:
- Chabad's New Location: In process of relocating. New place will have a shul and full-fledged restaurant for takeout and dine-in. Expected to be near the Costa Adeje Area.
Trip Reports:
- cgr
- RCArentals
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