Chabad in Greece: every Chabad house in Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Crete and Mykonos
Where to find Chabad in Greece, what each house offers (prayers, Shabbat meals, kosher food, mikvah) and what to do on islands without one. Details from Chabad's official sites.
- Chabad of Greece lists five Chabad houses: Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Crete (Hersonissos) and Mykonos (summer only).
- Shabbat and holiday meals at every Chabad house are by advance registration only.
- We found no Chabad in Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Corfu, Kos or Chalkidiki. Kosher food can be delivered from e-kosher.gr.
Planning Shabbat in Greece? Check whether there is Chabad at your destination, register for the meal a few days ahead, and if there isn't one, order kosher food for delivery 3–5 days in advance.
Chabad houses in Greece at a glance
The Chabad of Greece website (chabad.gr) lists five Chabad houses. Each has its own site with prayer times, meal registration and menus.
| Where | Address | What's there | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | Aisopou 10, Psiri | Synagogue, women's mikvah, Shabbat meals, kosher restaurant and grocery | chabad.gr |
| Thessaloniki | Salaminos 9 | Prayers, mikvah, Shabbat and holiday meals, Hashalom restaurant, catering | jewishthessaloniki.com |
| Rhodes | Leof. Iraklidon 84, Ialysos | Prayers, Shabbat meals, Jerusalem restaurant, Shabbat catering | chabadrhodes.com |
| Crete | El. Venizelou 44, Hersonissos | Kosher tavern, grocery, Shabbat meals, Shabbat kits to hotels | chabadcrete.com |
| Mykonos | Old Town (summer only) | Shabbat and holiday meals to go, kosher fast food | chabad-mykonos.com |
Chabad of Athens (Chabad of Greece)
- Address: Aisopou 10, Psiri, central Athens. Tel 210 323 3825.
- Prayers: all services are held, but according to Chabad there is not always a minyan. Times are on the website.
- Mikvah: for women only, by appointment.
- Shabbat meals: at the Chabad house, by advance registration. Shabbat packages can also be ordered via e-kosher.gr.
- Kosher food: Gostijo meat restaurant is in the same building, plus a dairy café and a grocery. Full details in our kosher food in Greece guide.
- There is no eruv in Athens. Hot plates and Shabbat urns are sold at the grocery or on e-kosher.gr.
Chabad is not the only synagogue in town. For Beth Shalom, Etz Hayyim and the Jewish Museum, see our guide to synagogues in Athens.
Chabad of Thessaloniki
- Address: Salaminos 9, city centre.
- What's there: daily and Shabbat prayers, a mikvah, Shabbat and holiday meals by online registration, and the Hashalom meat restaurant at the same address.
- Catering: meat (Ladino) and dairy (pizza, pasta and salads) delivery.
- Contact: WhatsApp +30 693 986 5991. The site also has a WhatsApp group for visitors.
Thessaloniki also has the richest Jewish history in Greece. Our guide to the Jewish community of Thessaloniki covers the Jewish Museum, the Monastirioton synagogue and what to see.
Chabad of Rhodes
- Address: Leof. Iraklidon 84, Ialysos, outside Rhodes town – not in the Old Town.
- What's there: daily and Shabbat prayers, Shabbat meals by registration, Shabbat and holiday catering, and the Jerusalem meat restaurant at the same address.
- Phone and WhatsApp: +30 694 848 8761.
- Chabad of Rhodes lists hotels within walking distance on its site, handy if you keep Shabbat.
More on Chabad, the Jewish quarter and Kahal Shalom: Chabad of Rhodes and the Jewish quarter.
Chabad of Crete
- Address: El. Venizelou 44, Hersonissos, east of Heraklion. There is no Chabad in Chania.
- What's there: the kosher tavern, a grocery with kosher products, a Shabbat food market, Shabbat and holiday meals by registration, and Shabbat kits delivered to hotels (depending on the area).
- Phone and WhatsApp: +30 695 588 0500.
- Outside the tourist season, confirm by WhatsApp what is open before you go.
Full guide, including Etz Hayyim synagogue in Chania: Chabad of Crete.
Chabad of Mykonos (summer only)
Chabad of Mykonos operates in summer only, in the Old Town. The emissary is Rabbi Uziel Moshe Friedland. In season it offers Shabbat and holiday meals to go and kosher fast food. The 2026 season ended on 16 August. There is no eruv on Mykonos and the nearest mikvah is in Athens.
What about Santorini, Paros, Corfu and Kos?
Chabad of Greece lists no Chabad house in Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Corfu, Kos or Chalkidiki. What to do:
- Order kosher food for delivery from e-kosher.gr, the grocery and catering service of Chabad Athens. According to Chabad, order 3–5 days ahead; it delivers to the islands too.
- Check Shabbat times for your town on our Shabbat times in Greece page.
- In Chalkidiki the nearest Chabad is in Thessaloniki. Area guide: Chalkidiki.
Tips for Shabbat with Chabad in Greece
- Register in advance. Meals at every Chabad house are by registration only and fill up in summer and on holidays.
- Book a nearby hotel. There is no travel on Shabbat, and in Rhodes and Crete Chabad is not in the main town.
- Bring your passport to community synagogues. In Athens ID is requested at the door.
- For holidays, read our Jewish holidays in Greece guide.
FAQ
How many Chabad houses are there in Greece?
Chabad of Greece lists five: Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Crete (in Hersonissos) and Mykonos, which operates in summer only.
Where is Chabad in Athens?
At Aisopou 10 in Psiri. Tel 210 323 3825. Shabbat meals by advance registration.
Is there Chabad in Crete?
Yes, in Hersonissos, east of Heraklion, with a kosher tavern and grocery. There is no Chabad in Chania, but it has the historic Etz Hayyim synagogue.
Where is Chabad in Rhodes?
In Ialysos, at Leof. Iraklidon 84, outside Rhodes town. The kosher Jerusalem restaurant is at the same address.
Is there Chabad in Santorini?
We found none. Chabad of Greece lists no Chabad house in Santorini. You can order kosher food from e-kosher.gr, 3–5 days ahead.
Is Chabad of Mykonos open all year?
No. It operates in summer only, and the 2026 season ended on 16 August.
Is there a mikvah in Greece?
Athens has a women's mikvah by appointment, and Chabad of Thessaloniki has a mikvah too. Etz Hayyim synagogue in Chania has a historic mikvah.
Do I need to register for a Shabbat meal at Chabad?
Yes. At every Chabad house in Greece, Shabbat and holiday meals are by advance registration, online or by WhatsApp.
Details checked on the official Chabad websites in Greece on 4 October 2026. Hours, meals and seasons can change, so contact them directly before you go.
