Chabad at UM:
Central Leadership & Coordination
Chabad at the University of Miami serves as the central hub and guiding presence for a constellation of affiliated Chabad initiatives. While each division operates independently and tailors its work to its unique community, Chabad at UM provides strategic vision, accountability, and shared values that unite our broader mission.
Our Role as Central Coordinating Body
Provide spiritual, operational, and administrative oversight
Facilitate collaboration across independently-run divisions
Maintain shared financial accountability and reporting systems
Support strategic planning and leadership development
Uphold consistent Chabad values and educational standards
HOW IT WORKS:
Each affiliated division operates with its own leadership and programs. Chabad at UM serves as the central organization that ensures:
Alignment with Chabad philosophy and halachic standards
Transparency and accountability for stakeholders
Shared infrastructure and best practices
Conflict resolution and long-term continuity
Affiliated Divisions Under Our Umbrella:
- UNDERGRADS : Undergrads at University of Miami find a home away from home at UChabad. We create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where Jewish identity can be explored and celebrated—through tradition, community, and joy.
- JGRADS: JGrads provides a warm, thoughtful space for graduate and professional students to connect with Jewish life and each other. Recognizing their unique schedules and interests, we offer tailored programs that balance intellectual engagement with spiritual growth.
- BETWEEN THE L’CHAIM: Susan Miller interviews Rabbi Mendi Fellig in short, thoughtful episodes exploring universal themes through a Jewish lens. These intimate conversations spark curiosity and offer grounded wisdom on topics that matter most to students.
- JEWISH COMPARATIVE LAW SOCIETY : Through thought-provoking lectures, discussions, and collaborative events, the society engages law students and faculty in examining how Jewish law compares with U.S. and international legal frameworks.
- HEALING HEARTS : Healing Hearts was founded by Rabbi Yochanon and Esther Klein in South Florida after their own family’s medical crisis. Their mission is to guide families through complex medical journeys—offering support, clarity, and care when it’s needed most.
Leadership Message:
— Rabbi Mendy Fellig, Founder of Chabad at UM
Want to learn more about how we support the broader Chabad network?
CONTACT US
Visit us at our grad house: 1251 Hardee Rd. Coral Gables, FL 33146
