Chabad Jewish Center of Novato

Inspired by the teachings and legacy of The Lubavitcher Rebbe , in 2012 Rabbi Menachem Landa and his wife Adina founded Chabad Jewish center of Novato, which serves as a unique and vibrant beacon of Jewish life and education in Novato.

and his wife Adina founded Chabad Jewish center of Novato, which serves as a unique and vibrant beacon of Jewish life and education in Novato.

Chabad is dedicated to making the beauty and joys of our Jewish traditions and heritage accessible,relevant, and meaningful.

Rabbi Menachem Landa From a very young age, I had only one dream (or 2 if you include becoming a world-famous hockey player): to reach out to Jews in whatever location I might find myself in, help them in any way that I could, and show them the beauty of their heritage. I've been accomplishing this goal since the age of 14. I've been a camp counselor and Head Counselor, as well as Director. I led communal Passover Seders in Latvia. I teach Torah classes and one-on-one Torah learning in the communities I have lived in. (My dream of becoming a world-famous hockey player is currently on hold :) I was born in Vancouver and grew up in Montreal. I studied in Montreal through high school. I then traveled to Los Angeles to learn under Rabbi Ezra Schochet, one of the greatest Jewish scholars in our times. From there I studied in Brooklyn. I taught high school and college students in Miami, and Los Angeles, and finally completed my Rabbinical degree there. It's an honor and a privilege to be building, serving, and growing the thriving Jewish community in Novato. You can watch a short clip below of a speech Rabbi Landa gave at the JCC about the adventures within the first year of starting Chabad of Novato Mrs. Adina Landa I was born and raised in San Diego, CA. From a young age, I always knew I wanted to marry a Rabbi and build a Jewish community together. I was educated in Bais Chana High School of Los Angeles and furthered my studies at BC Teachers Seminary in Tzfat, Israel. I then spent a year working for my high school as an extra-curricular program coordinator. When I met my husband, I saw that we shared the same dream. I have a strong passion for teaching, as well as helping people live their best life. In 2018, I started a Life-Coaching Practice, in addition to the community work that I do, and being a mom of four. My entire mission is to serve and help. Together with our 6 children, we form a most powerful team that will bring warmth and happiness to friends, families, and the community around us.

From JewishNovato.com