¡Viva Chabad!
Fund the foundation. Put construction in motion.
Land purchased and fully paid for. Demolition complete. Plans finalized. The foundation is the first concrete step, and the gift that starts the building.
The Campaign
Building on real momentum
Our Community Has Outgrown Its Temporary Home
- Two rented rooms and borrowed outdoor spacesNo kosher mikvah in the region. The closest is approximately four hours away in Mexico City.
- No permanent Chabad home suited for prayer, learning, children, seniors, hospitality, kosher food, and community care.
- Two rented rooms require constant setup and breakdown and limit programs and attendance.
- Some events have exceeded 80 people, forcing us to limit attendance because of space.
- Outdoor gatherings remain vulnerable to weather and availability.
- A growing community needs a dependable home of its own.
Jewish Life, By the Numbers
A Home at the Heart of San Miguel
Imagine a Jewish home at the heart of San Miguel, where warmth, connection, and tradition come alive.
What the New Center Will Make Possible
- Synagogue & Social HallPrayer, Shabbat, holidays, and community celebrations under one roof.
- Children's SpacesDedicated rooms where children learn, play, and grow with Jewish pride.
- Professional Kosher KitchenCommunity meals, food assistance, classes, and volunteer projects.
- The MikvahThe first kosher mikvah in the region, designed with rabbinic oversight.
- Hospitality SuitesGuest rooms designed to serve visiting families and provide a source of revenue for the center.
- CourtyardEvents, concerts, and celebrations in the open air.
- Library & Learning CenterClasses, study, and community programs every day of the week.
- Daily Kosher AccessKosher food, Judaica, Jewish resources, friendship, and community.
- Every space serves one purpose: helping more people live, learn, celebrate, volunteer, and belong Jewishly.
The Mikvah
The Only One in the Region
A mikvah, four hours closer to home
Today, the nearest kosher mikvah is approximately four hours away in Mexico City. For families in San Miguel and across the Bajío, that distance shapes and limits Jewish life itself.
The new mikvah was designed with rabbinic oversight and will be supervised locally under specialist guidance. It will serve residents and visitors alike: quietly, beautifully, and permanently.
The Huebner Family
Here to stay, and always on call
Rabbi Daniel and Raizel Huebner came to San Miguel in 2018 and made it their permanent home. Their home and Chabad's small rented space have welcomed residents, retirees, families, and travelers from around the world. They guide, teach, counsel, host, and respond whenever a community member is in need, day or night, 365 days a year.
Together they are raising their seven children in San Miguel while building a Jewish family for everyone who walks through the door.
Why living on site matters
The entire main floor will serve the community. Upstairs, guest rooms will occupy one side and the family residence the other. Living on site keeps the center genuinely open and welcoming, while supporting hospitality, pastoral availability, security, and continuous building oversight.
Built to Last, Built to Sustain Itself
A permanent home, supported by a responsible operating plan
- Hospitality suites. The hospitality suites are designed to serve visiting families and provide a source of revenue for the center.
- Operating plan. Owning the center will eliminate the cost and uncertainty of rent. The hospitality suites will provide revenue, while maintenance, staffing, utilities, and other operating expenses will be planned through a separate annual budget.
- Open financial reporting. Financial reports and annual budgets are available to serious donors and campaign partners.
- Careful oversight. A building committee and an experienced licensed construction professional oversee the project. Security planning was developed with guidance from the Israeli Embassy security team in Mexico City.
The Project Is Ready to Build
- Everything is ready. Your partnership puts construction in motion.Land purchased and fully paid for
- Demolition completed and property cleared
- Architectural plans finalized
- Overseen by a building committee and licensed construction professional
- Construction is planned to begin after the rainy season and proceed through three phases. The mikvah was designed with rabbinic oversight and will be supervised locally under specialist guidance.
- The FoundationFunds the foundation and puts construction in motion. This is the gift that starts the building.
- Obra Gris: The StructureCompletes the structural shell, walls, floors, and roof, and is expected to take up to one year.
- Interiors & FinishesThe synagogue, social areas, kitchen, classrooms, mikvah, guest rooms, systems, furnishings, and remaining spaces.
Dedication Opportunities
- Selected major dedicationsEvery named space is a lasting partnership in Jewish life in San Miguel. Tap any dedication to start a conversation. Gifts may be pledged over several years, and U.S. donations are tax-deductible.
- Visionary Gifts
- Leadership Gifts
- Founders GiftsPermanent dedications are subject to availability. Multi-year pledges are welcome.
Give Now
- Every gift builds the homeGive instantly online through the campaign's secure donation form. Every gift on this page is designated for the building campaign. U.S. donations are tax-deductible.
- You'll enter your amount on the secure campaign donation form.
- Dedicate a BrickA permanent dedication in the new center, the classic way to build with us.
- Dedicate a MezuzahPlace a mezuzah on one of the center's many doorways.
- Dedicate a Mikvah TileSet into the first kosher mikvah in the region.
- Dedicate a BookshelfFill the library and learning center with Torah and life.
- Read the full campaign brochureThe complete vision, renderings, campaign figures, and the full dedication catalogue, everything in one beautifully designed PDF.
In Their Words
Questions & Answers
Together, we can give Jewish life in San Miguel a permanent home.
Chabad of San Miguel de Allende · A registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit · With gratitude to our friends, donors, and Jewish community around the world