CHABAD AT CHESTNUT HILL CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
your jewish home
In 2001, we started Chabad at Chestnut Hill as a young couple with a newborn, dreaming of a warm and inclusive space for Jewish connection. We were met with an outpouring of support, and together, a diverse community of 300 families has blossomed. We transcend differences in observance, character, and beliefs, united by a shared love for our heritage. From day camps and Shabbat dinners to women's programs, bar mitzvahs, and holiday celebrations, Chabad at Chestnut Hill has become a home for Jewish exploration, connection, and pride. At a time when Jews are beset by challenges from every corner, Chabad provides an unflinching voice of support for Israel and the Jewish people.
For years, we've moved between rental spaces to accommodate our growing programs. Now, we're taking a monumental step forward: building our permanent center.
This magnificent hub will be a welcoming space for people of all ages to explore Judaism at their own pace in a comfortable and joyful environment. We invite you to partner with us in creating this lasting legacy. Together, we'll build a permanent home based on unconditional love and innovative Jewish experiences. A place we can all be proud to call our Jewish home base, for generations to come.
Building Strong. Building
Proud.
Building Together.
Building Strength
over the years
CREATING A PERSONALIZED
JEWISH JOURNEY
Chabad participants can navigate a diverse selection of resources and experiences, enabling them to create their own authentic and fulfilling Jewish journey of discovery. From CEOs in a weekly Zoom Talmud class to children fashioning their own menorahs, each person touched by Chabad is forging a stronger Jewish connection.
Engaging Weekly Services
Inspiring Shabbat Dinners
High Holiday Services
Sukkah Party
Chanukah Public Lightings
Purim Feast
Pesach Seders
Lag B’Omer Barbecue
Shavuot Ice Cream Party
Engaging Weekly Services
Inspiring Shabbat Dinners
High Holiday Services
Sukkah Party
Chanukah Public Lightings
Engaging Weekly Services
Inspiring Shabbat Dinners
High Holiday Services
Sukkah Party
Chanukah Public Lightings
Purim Feast
Pesach Seders
BY THE NUMBERS AND BEYOND
Our growth has been incredible! Beyond the impressive
numbers,
our greatest source of pride lies in the deep and lasting
connections
being forged, fostering belonging, support, and camaraderie.
3,000
Camp Gan Israel
120+
Shabbat Services
100
Quarterly AttendanceJewish business network
750
high holidays
200
ANUNNAL MEGA CHALLA BAKE
15
Daily Minyan
55
Hebrew School
100+
ADULT EDUCATION
200+
Throughout the yearJWC Leviot Ladies
1,500
Chanukah Gathering
15
GirlsBat Mitzvah club
1800+
YearlyShabbat Dinner
75
ctEEN MEMBERS
350
Annual Purim around the world
300
TwiceYearly
Unity Community Shabbat Dinner
BUILDING A STRONG &
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
Mezuzah Service
Tefillin Bank
Shabbat & Holiday Packages
Home & Hospital Visitation
Bereavement Services
Volunteer Opportunities
LEVIOT WOMEN’S DIVISION
Cultivating The Jewish Lioness
Leviot’s series of inspiring events empowers Jewish women to play a pivotal role in ensuring Jewish continuity. From sought- after speakers and chefs to intellectually challenging discussions, Leviot fosters connection and leadership among Jewish women of all backgrounds.
CAMP GAN ISRAEL
Launching a Lifetime of Proud Jewish Identity
We set out seventeen years ago to create an affordable camp with exciting activities that rivaled non-Jewish camps while fostering the campers’ love for Judaism and Israel. Starting with just 15 campers, we've grown to more than 300, most of whom are public school students. Many of these campers have gone on to attend overnight Jewish camps, enroll in Jewish day schools, and actively engage at college with Chabad on Campus or Hillel. With 3,000+ children having passed through our camp's gates, we've witnessed lives being forever changed by the Camp Gan Israel experience.
JEWISH BUSINESS NETWORK (JBN)
Networking with Purpose
JBN convenes quarterly, offering a vital platform for Jewish professionals to connect, share ideas, and network. Attendees discuss challenges they face in the business world and explore strategies for growth and resilience. With a sumptuous buffet dinner, an open bar, and speakers from prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School, JBN has become one of our signature events.