About | Chabad of S. Clara
About Us
Chabad of S Clara is committed to the themes on which the Chabad movement is based: a love for G-d, a love for Torah, and a love for the Jewish people.
Chabad welcomes every Jew into an inviting and non-judgemental environment in which to experience our heritage. Chabad brings warmth and joy to Judaism.
The Chabad House offers a wide variety of educational and spiritual opportunities for Jews of all backgrounds who want to learn more about their Jewish roots. From holiday celebrations to adult education classes, a Hebrew school experience your children will treasure, and Shabbat dinners, Chabad has something for every Jew.
Everyone is welcome at Chabad regardless of their personal level of religious observance. Allow yourself the opportunity to join for services, a holiday program, or just stop in to say hello and participate in our vibrant Jewish family.
Meet The Team
Rabbi Yigal & Elana Rosenberg serve as the directors of the organization. They moved to S. Clara at the start of 2017. They a re members of the Chabad community headed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe , Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn . It was his vision that led them to move down as his emissaries to service the Jewish community.
Chabad Lubavitch
The Philosophy Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. It is considered to be the most dynamic force in Jewish life today. The word "Chabad" is a Hebrew acronym for the three intellectual faculties of chachmah-wisdom, binah-comprehension, and da'at-knowledge. The movement's system of Jewish religious philosophy, the deepest dimension of G-d's Torah, teaches understanding and recognition of the Creator, the role and purpose of Creation, and the importance and unique mission of each Creature. This philosophy guides a person to refine and govern his and her every act and feeling through wisdom, comprehension, and knowledge. The word "Lubavitch" is the name of the town in White Russia where the movement was based for more than a century. Appropriately, the word Lubavitch in Russian means the "city of brotherly love." The name Lubavitch conveys the essence of the responsibility and love engendered by the Chabad philosophy toward every single Jew. The Movement Following its inception 250 years ago, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement -- a branch of Chasidism -- swept through Russia and spread in surrounding countries as well. It provided scholars with answers that eluded them and simple farmers with a love that had been denied of them. Eventually, the philosophy of Chabad-Lubavitch and its adherents reached almost every corner of the world and affected almost every facet of Jewish life. Leadership The movement is guided by the teachings of its seven leaders ("Rebbe's"), beginning with Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, of righteous memory (1745-1812). These leaders expounded upon the most refined and delicate aspects of Jewish mysticism, creating a corpus of study thousands of books strong. They personified the age-old, Biblical qualities of piety and leadership. And they concerned themselves not only with Chabad-Lubavitch, but with the totality of Jewish life, spiritual and physical. No person or detail was too small or insignificant for their love and d
Our goal is to foster a personal and meaningful connection with every individual in S. Clara, allowing us to cater to your unique needs. At Chabad, every community member feels a sense of belonging.
We provide various services to the Jewish community, with a focus on educational programs ranging from Preschool through Hebrew School to advanced Jewish learning classes for adults. We also host programs for children, women, professionals and families, as well as Shabbat and Holiday meals, events, synagogue services.
Ultimately, we are here to help S. Clara residents with anything you might need, be it physical or spiritual.
Chabad is a center for Jewish life where everyone is welcome, regardless of background, knowledge, or Jewish affiliation.
Here at Chabad, we practice Judaism with love, care, and passion, providing people of all ages with a warm, genuine, and personalized Jewish experience.