Your Israeli Home in Costa Rica

BINA House in Puerto Viejo operated for three months between February 2026 and May 2026, and is currently closed until further notice.

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About Us

Nice to meet you! We are the Posner family – Keren, Dor, and our daughters Gili and Rotem.
For over two years we have been on a journey around the world. We traveled to India, Thailand, Singapore, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, the United States, the Bahamas, and Mexico, and now – we arrived in Costa Rica with the goal of establishing a warm home for Israeli travelers in Puerto Viejo.

We partnered with the BINA organization to create a space that allowed Israelis to feel at home, far from home. The house operated for a magical three-month period between February 2026 and May 2026, and is currently closed until further notice.

A little about the BINA Organization

BINA (The Jewish Movement for Social Change) works to advance Jewish-Israeli identity based on community, culture, and action. BINA houses around the world serve as unique meeting points for travelers, offering an open, pluralistic, and welcoming space to celebrate Shabbat and holidays, learn together, and authentically connect to Israeliness – in an atmosphere that invites everyone in.

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Parashat Naso: The Tabernacle is the Community

Parashat Naso: The Tabernacle is the Community

May 23, 2026

With the end of the spring season and the closing of the doors of Beit BINA in Puerto Viejo, we pause for a moment of reflection and farewell. Inspired by Parashat "Naso" and the dismantling of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) in the desert, this article reminds us that the walls are merely a shell – the true, beating Mishkan is the amazing local community that remains here. Just before we continue onward in our journey, we leave behind a closed physical structure but a connected and stable community, and part ways with a Priestly Blessing of love, presence, and connection.

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Reading Shavuot, Celebrating Community

Reading Shavuot, Celebrating Community

May 20, 2026

Shavuot is approaching us here, at the edge of the world. As the jungles of Puerto Viejo wrap us in endless green and the rhythm of "Pura Vida" sounds in the background, the holiday table at BINA House is being set.

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We Are All Just Guests Here – Torah Portions Behar and Bechukotai

We Are All Just Guests Here – Torah Portions Behar and Bechukotai

May 9, 2026

Reading the conclusion of the Book of Leviticus in the heart of Costa Rica's wild nature, the ancient texts suddenly take on a new, tangible life. Through the Torah portions of 'Behar' and 'Bechukotai,' we embark on a short journey between two significant insights: from the deep understanding that we are mere guests and caretakers of the incredible land that surrounds us, to the rare, local realization of the verse "and a sword shall not pass through your land" in a country that chose to abolish its army in favor of education and community. Thoughts on Shmita (the Sabbatical year), connection, and active peace from BINA House Puerto Viejo.

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Events Archive

A look back at our community activities and events.

Last Shabbat dinner 22/05/26

Last Shabbat dinner 22/05/26

| 17:30

Kabbalat Shabbat and festive vegetarian meal in a traditional-secular style in Puerto Viejo The meal has a symbolic fee of 50 NIS to cover expenses (or 7500 colones).

This will be the last event at BINA Puerto Viejo to close out the spring holidays period!

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Last Shabbat dinner 22/05/26

Friday, May 22, 2026 | 17:30
Shavuot Eve

Shavuot Eve

| 17:30

A happy and familial Shavuot eve dinner at our home! You are warmly invited - more details will be published later...

The meal has a symbolic fee of 50 NIS to cover expenses (or 7500 colones).

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Shavuot Eve

Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 17:30
Stuffed Grape Leaves Workshop

Stuffed Grape Leaves Workshop

| 16:00

Come to our workshop to prepare "Yaprach" - stuffed grape leaves - with the world's number one expert in rolling grape leaves! (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Participation is free but requires advance registration

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Stuffed Grape Leaves Workshop

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 16:00
Community Shabbat Dinner 15/05/26

Community Shabbat Dinner 15/05/26

| 17:30

Kabbalat Shabbat and festive vegetarian meal in a traditional-secular style in Puerto Viejo The meal has a symbolic fee of 50 NIS to cover expenses (or 7500 colones). We will also celebrate Jerusalem Day! And in honor of World Celiac Day, almost the entire meal will be gluten-free!

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Community Shabbat Dinner 15/05/26

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 17:30
החלטות או חרטות?

החלטות או חרטות?

| 18:00-19:30

מה יותר מניע אותנו כשאנחנו צריכים לבחור? סקרנות או פחד? עצה מאחר או תחושת בטן? האם אנחנו מעזים להקשיב ללב שלנו גם כשהוא "בוגדני" או חושש לסבול?

במפגש הקרוב נצא למסע בעקבות תובנותיהם של פאולו קואלו ("האלכימאי"), יואב בלום ("מצרפי המקרים") ורבי נחמן מברסלב.

זהו מפגש חווייתי המשלב שיתוף אישי, קריאת טקסטים ומסע אינטראקטיבי בספרד של המאה ה-19, שבו לכל החלטה שתקבלו יש משמעות - וגם כמה הפתעות מתוקות בדרך.

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החלטות או חרטות?

Monday, May 11, 2026 | 18:00-19:30
Community Shabbat Dinner 08/05/26

Community Shabbat Dinner 08/05/26

| 17:30

Kabbalat Shabbat and festive vegetarian meal in a traditional-secular style in Puerto Viejo The meal has a symbolic fee of 50 NIS to cover expenses (or 7500 colones).

Event Registration

Community Shabbat Dinner 08/05/26

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 17:30
החלטות או חרטות?

החלטות או חרטות?

| 18:00-19:30

מה יותר מניע אותנו כשאנחנו צריכים לבחור? סקרנות או פחד? עצה מאחר או תחושת בטן? האם אנחנו מעזים להקשיב ללב שלנו גם כשהוא "בוגדני" או חושש לסבול?

במפגש הקרוב נצא למסע בעקבות תובנותיהם של פאולו קואלו ("האלכימאי"), יואב בלום ("מצרפי המקרים") ורבי נחמן מברסלב.

זהו מפגש חווייתי המשלב שיתוף אישי, קריאת טקסטים ומסע אינטראקטיבי בספרד של המאה ה-19, שבו לכל החלטה שתקבלו יש משמעות - וגם כמה הפתעות מתוקות בדרך.

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החלטות או חרטות?

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 18:00-19:30
Lag Ba'Omer Eve

Lag Ba'Omer Eve

| 17:00-21:00

Come celebrate Lag Ba'Omer with us with a big bonfire, potatoes, songs, stories, and lots of wine!

Participation is free with advance registration - you are welcome to bring drinks!

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Lag Ba'Omer Eve

Monday, May 4, 2026 | 17:00-21:00
Community Shabbat Dinner 01/05/26

Community Shabbat Dinner 01/05/26

| 17:30

Kabbalat Shabbat and festive vegetarian meal in a traditional-secular style in Puerto Viejo The meal has a symbolic fee of 50 NIS to cover expenses (or 7500 colones).

Event Registration

Community Shabbat Dinner 01/05/26

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 17:30
החלטות או חרטות?

החלטות או חרטות?

| 18:00-19:30

מה יותר מניע אותנו כשאנחנו צריכים לבחור? סקרנות או פחד? עצה מאחר או תחושת בטן? האם אנחנו מעזים להקשיב ללב שלנו גם כשהוא "בוגדני" או חושש לסבול?

במפגש הקרוב נצא למסע בעקבות תובנותיהם של פאולו קואלו ("האלכימאי"), יואב בלום ("מצרפי המקרים") ורבי נחמן מברסלב.

זהו מפגש חווייתי המשלב שיתוף אישי, קריאת טקסטים ומסע אינטראקטיבי בספרד של המאה ה-19, שבו לכל החלטה שתקבלו יש משמעות - וגם כמה הפתעות מתוקות בדרך.

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החלטות או חרטות?

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 18:00-19:30
Cacao Workshop

Cacao Workshop

| 18:00-20:00

Come prepare hot chocolate from real cacao beans!

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Cacao Workshop

Monday, April 27, 2026 | 18:00-20:00
Community Shabbat Dinner 24/04/26

Community Shabbat Dinner 24/04/26

| 17:30

Kabbalat Shabbat and festive vegetarian meal in a traditional-secular style in Puerto Viejo The meal has a symbolic fee of 50 NIS to cover expenses (or 7500 colones).

Event Registration

Community Shabbat Dinner 24/04/26

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 17:30
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