Centro Israelita Sionista de Costa Rica
Centro Israelita Sionista de Costa Rica: Un Pilar de la Comunidad Judía
Centro Israelita Sionista de Costa Rica: Un Pilar de la Comunidad Judía
El Centro Israelita Sionista (CIS) de Costa Rica es el corazón de la vida comunitaria judía en el país. Fundado en 1930, este centro se ha establecido como un espacio integral para preservar y fomentar las tradiciones, la cultura, la educación y los valores del judaísmo, al mismo tiempo que sirve como un punto de encuentro para la comunidad judía local y sus visitantes.
Historia y Propósito
El CIS fue fundado con el propósito de unir a los judíos que emigraron a Costa Rica en busca de nuevas oportunidades, ofreciendo un espacio donde pudieran practicar su fe, educar a sus hijos y mantener su identidad cultural. Hoy en día, el centro sigue siendo un lugar clave para la vida judía, ofreciendo una amplia gama de servicios y actividades que abarcan aspectos religiosos, educativos y sociales.
Servicios Religiosos y Educativos
El CIS cuenta con una sinagoga activa que organiza servicios regulares para Shabat, festividades judías y ocasiones especiales. Estos servicios son abiertos tanto a los residentes como a los visitantes, proporcionando un ambiente acogedor para todas las denominaciones.
Además, el centro ofrece programas educativos que incluyen:
- Clases de Torá y estudios bíblicos.
- Programas para niños y jóvenes, como escuelas dominicales y actividades extracurriculares.
- Clases de hebreo y preparación para Bar/Bat Mitzvá.
Certificación de Comidas Kosher
Uno de los servicios esenciales que el CIS proporciona es la certificación de comidas kosher en Costa Rica. Este servicio garantiza que los alimentos que llevan el sello kosher cumplen con los estándares religiosos. Empresas como Kosher Market Costa Rica, que ofrece una amplia variedad de productos kosher, colaboran estrechamente con el CIS para garantizar que los alimentos vendidos y preparados cumplan con las normativas de kashrut.
Espacios Comunitarios y Eventos
El centro es un lugar dinámico donde se realizan eventos comunitarios, conferencias, y celebraciones de festividades judías. También es una opción popular para organizar bodas, Brit Milá, y Bar/Bat Mitzvá, con espacios adecuados y opciones de catering kosher disponibles.
La Comunidad Hoy
El Centro Israelita Sionista sigue siendo un pilar para la comunidad judía en Costa Rica, apoyando a sus miembros con servicios esenciales, actividades religiosas y eventos culturales. Además, sirve como un puente entre la comunidad judía costarricense y los turistas o residentes temporales judíos que visitan el país.
Si desea más información sobre los servicios del CIS, certificaciones kosher, o las opciones de supermercados y catering, no dude en contactarlos o visitar sus instalaciones en San José.
Supermercados y Servicios Alimenticios
El CIS también trabaja en conjunto con supermercados y proveedores de alimentos kosher para servir a la comunidad. Destaca Kosher Market Costa Rica, que es el supermercado kosher más grande y diverso del país. Este mercado ofrece:
- Carnes kosher (pollo, res, y cortes locales e importados).
- Productos de panadería parve y lácteos.
- Vinos kosher, especias, productos de despensa y alimentos precocidos.
- Artículos de judaica y productos para las festividades.
Our Menu
Dips
Dips and Israeli Salads- 450 gr- 12 usd
Dips and Israeli Salads- 200 gr- 9 usd
Condiments- 200 gr- 9 usd
Tahini Paste /Amba - 1/2 kg- 13 usd
All products are Kosher Parve with Kashrut by the Costa Rica CIS Orthodox Rabinite
Semi-Sweet Chile Products
Chile Mundial Semi-Dulce: A mix of red, yellow, and orange peppers with vinegar, vegetable oil, and spices. (450g)
Chile Dulce: Sweet peppers in a similar preparation. (450g)
Chile Mundial Morron (Roasted): Roasted mixed peppers with olive oil and Israeli spices. (200g)
Chile Morron (Roasted): Roasted sweet peppers with garlic. (200g/450g)
Spicy Chile Products
Chile Picante Golan: Strong, cilantro-based paste. (200g)
Chile Picante Hermón: Mild paste with tree chiles. (200g)
Chile Picante Petra: Peruvian-inspired paste. (200g)
Chile Picante Tabor/Moriá: Creamy, spicy Peruvian pepper blends. (200g)
Ají Peruano: Classic Peruvian paste with olive oil and garlic. (200g)
Eggplant Dishes:
Smoked Eggplant: Roasted eggplant with mayonnaise, vinegar, and garlic. (200g/450g)
Babaganoush: Eggplant with tahini, parsley, and garlic. (200g)
Eggplant with Tomato and Zucchini: Eggplant, zucchini, onion, and tomato paste blend. (200g)
Red Eggplant Paste: Eggplant with tomato paste and onion. (200g)
Eggplant in Vinaigrette: Eggplant with vinegar, cilantro, and spices. (200g)
Mediteranian and Israeli Salads
Hummus Jerusalem: A flavorful chickpea and tahini dip with garlic, lemon, jalapeño, water, salt, and seasonings. Available in 200g and 450g.
Classic Hummus: Made with chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, water, and salt. Available in 200g and 450g.
Amba Hindú: Mango chunks seasoned with fenugreek, turmeric, chili, salt, and citric acid, preserved in a tangy blend. Comes in 300g and 500g.
Tahini Dip: Sesame paste mixed with lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt. Available in 200g.
Pure Tahini Paste: 100% ground sesame seeds. Available in 300g and 500g.
SALAD SELECTION (Parve)
GREEN SALADS: SIDE DISH - PRICE PER SERVING
Oriental salad $4
Cranberry praline green salad $4
Mixed Salad $5
Mexican Salad $5
Cabbage Peanut Thai Salad $5
JEWISH DELI SALAD CLASSICS (sold by LB aprox 4-5 servings)
Potato Salad $12
Egg salad $10
Coleslaw $10
Quinoa Taboule $16
Mixed Bean and chickpea Salad $14
Tuna pasta Salad $14
Tuna Salad $20
Moroccan Carrot salad $10
Garlic Roasted eggplant salad $14
Heart of palm Ceviche $14
Mango Ceviche $14
Matbucha $14
Prices per serving unless specified otherwise
FISH
Fish Shnitzel $11
Moroccan Fish $11
Lemon Spice Fish $11
Mushroom Sauce Fish $13
Sweet ‘n sour Fish $12
Fish Sticks $11
Yellow Curry Fish $12
Lemon Spice Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Teriyaki Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Creamy Dill Sauce Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Creamy Dijon Mustard salmon or mahi mahi $17
- Gefilte Fish (Ready to Serve): Our ready-to-serve gefilte fish is delicately prepared and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ensuring you get the traditional taste with minimal effort. Perfect for any holiday meal or celebration.
BASARI
Precooked Selection
(Prices per serving unless specified otherwise)
CHICKEN
Shnitzel $14
Shnitzel Sandwich $17
Chicken salad Sandwich $18
Chicken Fajitas $14
Chicken Teriyaki $18
Cajun Chicken fajitas $14
Lemon Spice chicken Breast $14 Thigh $12
Garlic butter lemon chicken Breast $14 Thighs $12
Yellow or red Chicken Curry $18
Apricot Chicken Thighs $14
Moroccan Chicken Thighs $14
Chicken empanada $6
BEEF
Wine onion mushroom Brisket $22
Onion Tomato Brisket $21
Red Curry meat $14
Yellow curry meatballs $16
Mongolian meatballs $16
Tomato onion meatballs $16
Bolognese pasta $15
Kibe $5 ea.
Classic Meatloaf (serves 6) $48
Meat Empanada $6
SIDE DISHES (Parve)
Plain White rice $4
Yellow Rice $4
Rice w/ toasted almonds $5
Cilantro green Rice $5
Rice with toasted pasta $5
Vegetable fried Rice $5
Toasted Orzo (Ferfale) with onions $5
Rosemary or plain roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes $5
Stir Fry oriental Vegetables $6
Garlic Sautéed Vegetables $4
Garlic Soy String beans $5
Pastry puff Potato Roll (serves 6-8) $32
Potato or sweet potato Kugel Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (Serves 8-10) $42
Vegetable Kugel Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (Serves 8-10) $42
Mushroom quiche Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (serves 8-10) $42
Potato pie Small (serves 4-6) $30 Big (serves 8-10) $45
Corn Souflee Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (serves 8-10) $42
Potato Spanish Tortilla Small (serves 4-6) $26 Big (serves 8-10) $40
SOUPS
Butternut Squash Soup $6
Tomato Tortilla soup $6
Vegetable Soup $6
Matzo Ball Soup $8
FRESH SALADS (Parve)
Oriental salad $4
Cranberry praline green salad $4
Mixed Salad $5
Mexican Salad $5
Cabbage Peanut Thai Salad $5
OUR BUTCHER SELECTION
Kosher Meat and Poultry Selection
Poultry
- Whole Chicken: Please check availability.
- Chicken Thighs (3 quarters): $15.00 per package
- Chicken Breasts: $24.00 per kilo (check availability)
- Chicken Wings: $10.00 per kilo
Beef
- Ground Beef (95% lean): $28.00 per kilo
- Ground Beef (85% lean): $25.00 per kilo
- Minute Steaks: $35.00 per kilo (check availability or order one week in advance)
- Rib Eye Steaks: $46.00 per kilo (check availability or order one week in advance)
Cold Cuts
- Beef Sausages (6 per package): $16.00 per package
- Pastrami (Regular): $12.00 per package
- Pastrami (Mini): $12.00 per package
Additional Cold Cuts
- Salami: Available upon request
- Pepperoni: Available upon request
- Salsichas: Available upon request
- Salchichones: Available upon request
- Hamburger Patties: Available upon request
For special items or larger quantities, pre-order is recommended. All products are certified kosher.
HALAVI
(Prices per serving unless specified otherwise)
FISH
Fish Shnitzel $11
Moroccan Fish $11
Lemon Spice Fish $11
Mushroom Sauce Fish $13
Sweet ‘n sour Fish $12
Fish Sticks $11
Yellow Curry Fish $12
Lemon Spice Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Teriyaki Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Creamy Dill Sauce Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Creamy Dijon Mustard salmon or mahi mahi $17
PASTA AND OTHERS
Cheese Canelloni (x 4 un) w/ pink sauce $15
Salmon, lemon and basil pasta $16
Mac ́n cheese $13
Baked Ziti $13
Gnocci in red, white, pink or pesto sauce $13
Heart of Palm Rice (typical dish form costa rica) $15
Quiche (spinach ricotta, mushroom, heart of palm, onion or vegetable)
Small (serves 4) $30 Medium (serves 6-8) $42 Large (serves 10-12) $60
Spinach and ricotta lasagna
Small (serves 4) $30 Medium (serves 8-10) $60 Large (serves 15-18) $110
Cheese Pizza 14 in. $30 (add $2 per topping olives, mushroom, eggplant, tomato)
SIDE DISHES
Plain White rice $4
Yellow Rice $4
Rice w/ toasted almonds $5
Cilantro green Rice $5
Rice with toasted pasta $5
Vegetable fried Rice $5
Toasted Orzo (Ferfale) with onions $5
Rosemary or plain roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes $5
Stir Fry oriental Vegetables $6
Garlic Sautéed Vegetables $4
Garlic Soy String beans $5
Cheese Corn Souflee Small (serves 4-6) $30 Big (serves 8-10) $50
FRESH SALADS
Caprese salad (tomato, cheese, pesto) $15 Add Quinoa $4
Greek Salad $16 Add Quinoa $4
Seared tuna Oriental salad $16
Quinoa Thai Salad $15
Mexican Salad w/ cheese $16
(Side size available upon request)
SOUPS
Cream of Squash $8
Cream of Pejiballe (peach palm fruit) $8
Cream of Tomato $8
SANDWICHES (includes Chips)
Tuna Sandwich or Wrap $15
Caprese (cheese, tomato, pesto) $14
Cheese, mushroom and caramelized onion $14
Grilled vegetable Sandwich or wrap $14
Smoked Salmon Sandwich $17
Smoked Trout Sandwich $17
CAKES & DESSERTS
Cheesecake (plain, strawberry, blueberry, dulce de leche, oreo or Nutella) $48
Tres leches $45
Key Lime Pie $45
Tiramisu $45
Vanilla dulce de leche cake $45
Nutella mousse Brownie cake $45
Cheese caramel Flan $45
Dulce de leche Thousand layer cake (torta chilena) $50
Dulce de Leche crunch Roll $30
BAKERY
Danish DZ (cheese, nutella, dulce de leche, strawberry, blueberry) $21
Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls $2.5 ea
Cheese pesto Rolls $2 ea.
Guava Cheese Rolls $2 ea.
Rugalach DZ (chocolate, cinnamon, strawberry, apricot) $10
SALADS
(sold by LB aprox 4-5 servings)
Potato Salad $12
Egg salad $10
Coleslaw $10
Quinoa Taboule $16
Mixed Bean and chickpea Salad $14
Tuna pasta Salad $14
Tuna Salad $20
Moroccan Carrot salad $10
Garlic Roasted eggplant salad $14
Heart of palm Ceviche $14
Mango Ceviche $14
Hummus $14
Matbucha $14
Babaganoush $14
Tahini $14
FRESH SALADS
Oriental salad $4
Cranberry praline green salad $4
Mixed Salad $5
Mexican Salad $5
Cabbage Peanut Thai Salad $5
SIDE DISHES (Parve)
Plain White rice $4
Yellow Rice $4
Rice w/ toasted almonds $5
Cilantro green Rice $5
Rice with toasted pasta $5
Vegetable fried Rice $5
Toasted Orzo (Ferfale) with onions $5
Rosemary or plain roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes $5
Stir Fry oriental Vegetables $6
Garlic Sautéed Vegetables $4
Garlic Soy String beans $5
Pastry puff Potato Roll (serves 6-8) $32
Potato or sweet potato Kugel Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (Serves 8-10) $42
Vegetable Kugel Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (Serves 8-10) $42
Mushroom quiche Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (serves 8-10) $42
Potato pie Small (serves 4-6) $30 Big (serves 8-10) $45
Corn Souflee Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (serves 8-10) $42
Potato Spanish Tortilla Small (serves 4-6) $26 Big (serves 8-10) $40
SOUPS
Butternut Squash Soup $6
Tomato Tortilla soup $6
Vegetable Soup $6
Matzo Ball Soup $8
Bakery/Parve
(Prices per serving unless specified otherwise)
BREAD
(all mezonot except for challah)
Challah Plain $8
Challah (chocolate, raisin, cranberry, zaatar, rosemary) $10
Challah (Guava, Blackberry, apple, cinnamon nut) $13
Challah Rolls $1.75 ea
Sourdough Ciabatta $10
Baguette $6
White or whole wheat Loaf Bread $9
Cinnamon Raisin Loaf Bread $11
Multigrain Loaf Bread (chia, flax seed, pumpkin and sunflower seeds) $14
Brioche Loaf Bread $12
Bagels (Plain, whole wheat, sesame, poppy seed, everything) $2 ea
Hamburger or hot dog bun (white or whole wheat) $1.5 ea
Soft Baguette or Panini bread (white or whole wheat for sandwiches) $2.5 ea
Croissants $1.5 ea
Dinner Rolls $1 ea.
Onion “pletzalej” DZ $12
Pita Bread $1.25 ea.
Jerusalem Bagels $2.75 ea.
Round Rustic Bread $10
BAKERY
Cinnamon Rolls $2 ea.
Pecan Cinnamon Rolls $2.75 ea.
Blackberry Stuffed bread $2.5 ea.
Brownie $3.5 ea
Mini Brownies DZ $15
Pecan Pie $6 ea.
Apple pie $6 ea.
Thin Biscotti DZ (Blackberry, orange, guava, chocochip, almond, cranberry) $10
Chocolate Chip or oatmeal cookies DZ $8
Chocolate Crinkle cookies DZ $9
Sesame Cookies DZ $9
Multigrain Crackers DZ $9
Tahini Cookies DZ $10
Rugalach DZ $10
Muffins DZ (carrot, marble, vanilla, poppyseed, banana, chocolate, corn, blueberry,
orange or lemon) $18
CAKES & DESSERTS
Babka (Chocolate or cinnamon) $26
Apple Streussel $45
Pecan Cinnamon Roll Coffeecake $45
Chocolate Ganache Cake $45
Tres leches (pareve) $45
Pistachio Blackberry Meringue cake $60
Tiramisu (pareve) $45
Chocolate salami cake $45
Chocolate Lava cake $48
Pineapple upside down cake $35
Chocolate, vanilla or lemon Marquise cake $50
Chocolate mousse Brownie cake $45
Flan (pareve) $45
Chocolate chip cookie pie $35
Loaf Cakes: vanilla, chocolate, marble, carrot, banana, poppyseed, orange or lemon
Small (serves 4-6) $15 Big (serves 8-10) $26
SANDWICHES (includes Chips)
Tuna Sandwich or Wrap $15
Caprese (cheese, tomato, pesto) $14
Cheese, mushroom and caramelized onion $14
Grilled vegetable Sandwich or wrap $14
Smoked Salmon Sandwich $17
Smoked Trout Sandwich $17
Kosher Meat and Poultry Selection
Poultry
- Whole Chicken: Please check availability.
- Chicken Thighs (3 quarters): $15.00 per package
- Chicken Breasts: $24.00 per kilo (check availability)
- Chicken Wings: $10.00 per kilo
Beef
- Ground Beef (95% lean): $28.00 per kilo
- Ground Beef (85% lean): $25.00 per kilo
- Minute Steaks: $35.00 per kilo (check availability or order one week in advance)
- Rib Eye Steaks: $46.00 per kilo (check availability or order one week in advance)
Cold Cuts
- Beef Sausages (6 per package): $16.00 per package
- Pastrami (Regular): $12.00 per package
- Pastrami (Mini): $12.00 per package
Additional Cold Cuts
- Salami: Available upon request
- Pepperoni: Available upon request
- Salsichas: Available upon request
- Salchichones: Available upon request
- Hamburger Patties: Available upon request
For special items or larger quantities, pre-order is recommended. All products are certified kosher.
Kosher Wine and Spirits List
Barkan Wines
Barkan Classic - $32.00 per bottle
Barkan Reserve - $45.00 per bottle
Farbrengen Wines
Farbrengen Sweet Light Wine - $10.00 per bottle
Herzog Wines
Herzog White Wine - $25.00 per bottle
Rashi Wines
Rashi Sweet Light Wine - $10.00 per bottle
Teperberg Wines
Teperberg Dry Wine - $28.00 per bottle
Additional Kosher Options
Grape Juice (Large Bottle) - $16.00
Grape Juice (Small Bottle) - $7.00
Arak (Anise-Flavored Spirit)
Elite Arak - $32.00 per bottle
Ashkelon Arak - $29.00 per bottle
All items are certified kosher and available for purchase.
Kosher Pantry Items
Snacks and Sweets
Achva Halva:
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- Vanilla: $10.00
- Chocolate: $10.00
- Pistachio: $10.00
- Halva (Mini Pack): $12.00
- HaShachar Chocolate Spread: $12.00
Spreads and Sauces
- Amba (Pickled Mango Sauce, 500 grams): $10.00
- Raw Tahini (500 grams): $12.00
Israeli Coffee
- Turkish Black Coffee (Bag): $12.00
Kosher Holiday Items
Rosh Hashanah
- Premium Israeli Honey: Enhance your holiday table with rich, natural honey sourced directly from Israel. Perfect for dipping apples or drizzling on desserts, symbolizing sweetness for the year ahead.
- Gefilte Fish (Ready to Serve): Our ready-to-serve gefilte fish is delicately prepared and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ensuring you get the traditional taste with minimal effort. Perfect for any holiday meal or celebration.
- Fresh Pomegranates: A traditional fruit packed with seeds to represent abundance and prosperity. Available in peak freshness for your holiday blessings.
- Round Holiday Challah: Soft, fluffy, and beautifully braided round challahs, symbolizing the cycle of life and unity.
Hanukkah
- Traditional Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts): Freshly made doughnuts filled with luscious jam, perfect for celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah.
- Golden Latkes (Potato Pancakes): Crispy, golden, and ready-to-serve latkes, or easy-to-make mixes for home preparation.
- Elegant Hanukkiot (Menorahs): Choose from a variety of classic and contemporary designs to brighten your Hanukkah nights.
- Colorful Hanukkah Candles: A wide selection of vibrant candles to light up your menorah with joy and tradition.
Passover (Pesach)
- Authentic Matza: Crispy, unleavened bread baked to perfection under strict kosher supervision, a staple for your Seder table.
- High-Quality Matza Flour: Perfect for creating Passover-friendly baked goods and traditional dishes like kneidlach (matzo balls).
- Delicious Kosher for Passover Cookies: Indulge in a variety of treats, all certified kosher for Pesach.
- Premium Kosher Wines for Passover: A selection of fine wines, from robust reds to crisp whites, perfectly suited for the four cups of the Seder.
- Gefilte Fish (Ready to Serve): Our ready-to-serve gefilte fish is delicately prepared and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ensuring you get the traditional taste with minimal effort. Perfect for any holiday meal or celebration.
- Kosher for Passover Spices: Enhance your cooking with a specially curated collection of spices, all certified for Pesach use.
- Pesach Kitchen Essentials: From potato starch to matza meal, everything you need for preparing a kosher Passover feast.
These items are specially curated to ensure your holidays are filled with tradition, taste, and ease. For custom requests or specific needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Prices do not include Delivery Fees
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Visit
Costa Rica is a land of incredible diversity, and its Jewish resources make it an accessible and enriching destination for Jewish travelers. For personalized travel planning, kosher catering, or event services, consider reaching out to us at the Kosher Market Costa Rica.
Whether you’re exploring the rainforests, surfing the Pacific waves, or celebrating a milestone event, Costa Rica offers an unforgettable experience steeped in both natural wonder and Jewish tradition
Kosher Market Costa Rica: koshermarket.net
Chabad Costa Rica: chabadcostarica.com
Centro Israelita Sionista: ciscostarica.org
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