Chabad House Berkeley

Chabad House

Jewish synagogue, Jewish community, Jewish holidays, events, classes, summer/winter camp in Berkeley, California

Chabad is guided by the idea that there should be a place whose doors are open to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation. A place where questions are embraced and Judaism is celebrated meaningfully and joyfully.

Chabad believes that every Jewish person is equally endowed with an enduring Jewish 'spark'. We seek to tap into this reservoir of Jewishness by offering an array of innovative programming and educational opportunities for adults, children and families. By promoting a deepened awareness of, and inspired commitment to Judaism, Chabad creates a more unified and robust celebration of Jewish life in Berkeley, CA.

Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. It is considered to be the most dynamic force in Jewish life today.

is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. It is considered to be the most dynamic force in Jewish life today.

From ChabadBerkeley.org

Programs

Judaica Store
Mikvah
Purim 5777
Chanukah 5777
Sukkot 5776
Friendship Circle Run
Nomi Freeman: Near Death Experience Lecture
Purim with Rabbi Ferris 2009
Sponsor A Kiddush
Tanya at Ten
Adult Education Classes
Camp Gan Israel
Hebrew School
Teens
Youth
Berkeley Mikvah

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People

Rabbi Yehuda FerrisCo-director
Mrs. Miriam Chaya FerrisCo-director

What they offer

Chabad House Berkeley is a Chabad house in Berkeley, led by Rabbi Yehuda Ferris.

There is a synagogue on the premises. Visitors are welcomed for Shabbat and holiday meals. Kosher meals are available on a meal plan. Accommodation for guests can be arranged. There is a Judaica shop. They kosher kitchens for the community.

Classes run regularly, one-to-one study can be arranged, courses from the Jewish Learning Institute are taught and public lectures are held. There is a library.

For children there is a Hebrew school.

Older children and young adults have bar and bat mitzvah instruction.

They officiate at weddings and funerals. Couples are prepared for marriage.

The center visits patients in hospital, visits Jewish prisoners, looks after the elderly and works with children with special needs.

Mezuzos and tefillin can be checked here. The building is wheelchair accessible.