jewishhumboldt.comChabad of Humboldt is a place where every Jewish person, and the entire Jewish community is welcome - regardless of affiliation or level of knowledge.
Chabad of Humboldt is dedicated to providing every Jew regardless of philosophy, affiliation, level of awareness or commitment, an open door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish life. Chabad serves individuals and families looking for a non-judgmental, accepting and personalized Jewish experience.
Chabad of Humboldt is enthusiastic about offering meaningful Jewish experience, education and renewal opportunities for all Jewish men, women and children.
Chabad of Humboldt offers Judaism with a smile, and a home away from home for everyone who walks through its doors.
A. Chabad of Humboldt is one of nearly 3,000 branches of today's largest international organization involved with Jewish education and outreach programs.
Programs
- Adult Education
- Youth Programs
- Chanukah
- Local Adult Education
- The Shabbat Minyan
- Holiday and other prayer times
- Mikvah
- Jewish Women's Circle
- Daily Study
- Parshah (Weekly Torah)
- Library
- Jewish Holidays
- Hebrew School 2026-27
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People
- Rabbi Eliyahu CowenExecutive Director
- Mrs. Mushkie CowenDirector of Education
What they offer
Chabad of Humboldt is a Chabad house on campus in Arcata, led by Rabbi Eliyahu Cowen.
There is a synagogue on the premises. Visitors are welcomed for Shabbat and holiday meals. They kosher kitchens for the community. There is a mikveh for men.
Classes run regularly, one-to-one study can be arranged and public lectures are held. There is a library.
For children there is a mother-and-child group.
Older children and young adults have bar and bat mitzvah instruction, a bar mitzvah club and a bat mitzvah club.
They officiate at funerals. Couples are prepared for marriage.
The center visits patients in hospital, visits Jewish prisoners, looks after the elderly, works to prevent drug and alcohol abuse, counsels families facing cults and missionaries and helps people through addiction and recovery.
There is a women's group. Holiday programs run through the year, hands on. Mezuzos and tefillin can be checked here. The building is wheelchair accessible. They publish.
Prayer & Shabbat
- Synagogue
- Holiday Awareness Programs
- Hands-on Holiday Programming
- Shabbat/Holiday Hospitality
- Mikveh (for men)
Children & Teens
- Campus Chabad House
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Instruction
- Bat Mitzvah Club
- Mommy and Me
- Bar Mitzvah Club
Learning
- Adult Education
- Library
- Communal Lectures
- One-on-One Study
- Regular Classes
Family & Life Cycle
- Marriage Prep
- Funeral Services
- Women's Group
Community & Care
- Drug & Alcohol Prevention
- Anti-Cult & Missionary
- Hospital Visitation
- Prison Visitation
- Prison Chaplaincy
- Seniors Visitation
- Addiction and Recovery
Practical
- Mezuzah and Tefillin Checking
- ADA/Wheelchair Accessible
- Kitchen Koshering
- Publications
- Mezuzah Loans/Service
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