GROWING TOGETHER
BUILDING A CORNERSTONE OF JEWISH LIFE IN CENTER CITY
PLANTING SEEDS
FOUNDING
Opened the first Jewish student center in Center City, Philadelphia
STOREFRONT
Leased a storefront at 1544 South Street. Opened a student art gallery and programming space.
EXPANDING
Purchased a storefront at 1631 South Street to fit 80 people for Shabbat dinners.
NEW HOME
Under contract to purchase 1601-03 Lombard Street, a corner property, securing a building in which we can host up to 200 people at sit-down Shabbat and holiday meals.
Testimonials
“Rabbi Doniel and Reuvena have created a sanctuary in Philadelphia. Torah comes alive everytime I enter their home, and I’m filled with tremendous delight, gratitude, and a feeling of complete serenity there. Chabad is my second home, a place to be cherished, andreconnects me to my Judaism. My life is better and filled with more meaning because of them.”
“Chabad is an oasis in a desert. The Torah, togetherness and, of course, food, nourish the soul and body. Chabad personally touches each member’s heart and provides spiritual continuity within the Center City community.”
The Mamash! Chabad Building
- 1601-03 LOMBARD STREET
- 7,000 SQ. FT. CORNER PROPERTY
- FIRST FLOOR: DINING HALL/EVENT SPACE
- SECOND FLOOR: LIBRARY + ENTREPENEURIAL HUB
- THIRD FLOOR: KOSHER APARTMENTS
- BASEMENT: STORAGE
- BUILDING ACQUISITION: $1,610,000
- RENOVATIONS: $1,150,000
- TOTAL COST OF PROJECT: $2,760,000
DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
- Name of Building: $1,000,000
- Dining/Social Hall $540,000
- Beit Midrash: $360,000
- Bar: $180,000
- Candle Wall: $154,000
- Lounge: $136,000
- Hand Washing Stations: $100,000
- Rebbe Tribute: $36,000
- Security System: $32,000
- Audio/Visual System: $25,000
- Platinum Plaque: $10,000
- Gold Plaque: $5,000
- Silver Plaque: $3,600