Spreading the warmth of Judaism throughout South Texas

CHABAD CENTERFOR JEWISH LIFE

IMAGINEA place where…

…You are viewed as a Jewish soul regardless of

background, knowledge or affiliation.

…Children play and learn about their heritage

with joy and enthusiasm.

…Parents learn how to transmit the beauty of

Judaism to the next generation.

…Families and friends gather for holidays

and life cycle celebrations.

…You broaden your horizons, warm your soul

and experience Judaism with joy.

…Every Jew is a member, where every Jew belongs.

…It's not just another building or institution, but rather a

framework for meaningful, relevant and exciting Judaism.

…Learning and laughter, sacred and secular, spiritual

and physical come together in an inviting atmosphere

of warmth and acceptance.

IMAGINE NO MORE! Welcome to our boldest step yet; the new...

Chabad Center for Jewish Life.

WHAT IS CHABADUnder the leadership of the Rebbe,

Rabbi Menachem Mendel

Schneerson, of blessed memory,

Chabad has been instrumental

in reshaping the global Jewish

landscape. The Rebbe taught

that every human being is

precious: that regardless of our

background, affiliation, or degree of

ritual observance, we are all worthy of

boundless love.

The International Chabad movement today has evolved into one

of the world’s largest Jewish organization with over 3500 centers

around the world. Chabad’s programs and activities reach millions

of people each year.

Wherever there is a Jew in need—be it in matters spiritual,

physical, emotional or intellectual—Chabad strives to be there

for them.

At Chabad you are an important part of Jewry, You always

belong. You will always find Chabad friendly, welcoming, and

nonjudgmental.

You are family, and we are glad to see you.

CHABADIN SOUTH TEXAS

In 1985 Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie Block

arrived in S. Antonio to establish

Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas.

In 1987 Chabad moved to its current

location at Blanco Road. In 1998

Rabbi Yossi & Malkie Marrus joined

the Chabad staff as Program Director

and Preschool teacher.

Over the last twenty three years, Chabad

has initiated and maintained many

successful programs and activities.

Some of these programs include: The

Gan Gani Preschool, Camp Gan

Israel, the Chabad Hebrew School, the

Jewish Learning Institute, the Jewish

Heritage Series, Shabbat and Holiday

Services, Women’s League, Daily Minyanim,

Chanukah on the River, the Jewish Art Calendar and more.

These programs offered with Chabad’s trademark warmth and

acceptance has touched the lives of thousands of San

Antonians over the years.

JEWISH LEARNINGINSTITUTE

From the preschool parents who wants to learn along with her

child, to the area resident who is curious about a long

forgotten family heritage, there are many adults who seek to

expand their Jewish horizons. There are classes on Hebrew

language, Prayer, Ethics, Kabbala, Talmud and Prophets,

Women classes, Lunch ‘N Learn meetings, and the highly

acclaimed Jewish Learning Institute, Chabad’s adult education

classes offer an intellectually stimulating and non-judgmental

way to grow in Judaism.

The Jewish Learning Institute sees morethan 500 students come through itsdoors each year.

WOMEN’S LEAGUEThe Chabad Women's League sponsors monthly Rosh

Chodesh gatherings, Torah Study Classes for women, Mitzvah

Days, one on one learning and other community programs

throughout the year.

SHABBAT ANDJEWISH HOLIDAYSShabbat and Jewish Holidays come alive at Chabad. Warm

and dynamic community Shabbat dinners, Scholar in

Residence programs, Learners Service, Junior Minyan, Youth

programs and more, make Shabbat at Chabad a true respite from

a busy stressful week and a day to look forward and to enjoy.

Jewish Holidays come to life with Purim Feasts, Passover Seders,

Sukkot Carnivals and Chanukah on the River celebrations.

Thousands of individuals have participated inthe delicious, beautiful and inspiring Shabbatand holiday meals and celebrations.

JEWISH HERITAGE SERIESModel Matzah Bakeries, Olive Oil Workshops and

Shofar Factories bring our holiday traditions to life.

This allows the children of our community’s Hebrew

schools, Eleanor Kolitz Academy, Barshop JCC and

others to appreciate the meaning of the holidays

through hands-on learning experiences.

GAN GANI PRESCHOOLNow in its 20th year, the Gan Gani Preschool is a

community based program which provides children ages 18

Months to 5 Years with a stimulating and warm learning

environment. Gan Gani features the “best of both worlds” –

secular and Judaic – blending them into a program that is rich,

fulfilling and fun.

Many families become involved with Gan Gani Preschool

because of its excellent reputation as an accredited early

childhood education center. They quickly discover that the

program’s Jewish component adds a beautiful new level of

meaning and satisfaction to their lives.

With warmth and dedication, Gan Ganihas raised two decades of proud, JewishSan Antonians!

CAMP GAN ISRAELWelcome to Camp Gan Israel of South Texas, part of the

largest growing network of Jewish day camps in the world.

During the summer months, Camp Gan Israel caters to the

spiritual as well as the physical needs of the children. Gan

Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with

innovative ideas, creative programming and new activities.

Children of all ages find a home at Gan Israel. From Mini Gan

campers to our Pioneer Adventure programs, all are made to feel

welcome and loved in this special environment. As the name

“Gan Israel” implies, it is truly a “Garden of Israel” where all

children are welcomed with open arms.

A Gan Israel camper is a child with a broad smile on his/her face

and an uplifting song in his/her heart. Many a child has been

known to wait all year to come back to Gan Israel!

More than 2500 children have enjoyedthe warm and fun atmosphere ofCamp Gan Israel.

PRAYERThe Synagogue

The coming together of people in prayer has always been as

integral part of Jewish life. For thousands of years, Jewish

people have created sanctuaries for prayer, from tents to

homes, from synagogues to the Great Temple.

Our new Shul will inspire and uplift all who enter. Our services

are set in a traditional yet educational format, making the

experience one of warmth and joy for both the experienced and

non-experienced alike. Our Shul will be a place of celebration for

a Bris or Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a place of comfort for the mourner to

say Kaddish, and a place where little children can attend the

Junior Minyan program and connect with their heritage and

traditions. Our Shul will be a link in time connecting our

community with our ancestors as well as our descendents. In

keeping with our philosophy of an open house, we welcome all

people to our synagogue, with membership or without.

Each Shabbat, explanations of eachAliyah-Torah portion, with commentaryin English gives participants a realunderstanding of each Torah portion.

CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL“Educate a child according to his way, even when he will grow

old he shall not depart from it” says King Solomon in

Proverbs.

In is with this spirit that the Chabad Hebrew School offers

grade school children an opportunity to study their own

heritage. At our Hebrew School the joys, values and traditions of

Judaism are brought to life. With innovative programs such as

the acclaimed Aleph Champ Reading Curriculum, hands-on

activities and dedicated and knowledgeable teachers, the children

are exposed to the beautiful and deeply significant identity that

has preserved the Jewish people.

With Aleph Champ Reading Program,children are reading Hebrew in a matterof months, not years!

YOUTH & TEENSThe Youth Zone Club is geared for children ages 5 through 12

and meets monthly for a special activity connected to the

Jewish theme of the month.

Jewish Teen ClubThe post Bar and Bat Mitzvah age is frequently neglected

and challenging age in Jewish education. Our Jewish Teen

Club program meets weekly for a Torah Study class and

enjoys monthly outings and Mitzvah projects.

CHABAD CENTERFOR JEWISH LIFEWhere the joys of Judaismcome alive.Over the past 23 years Chabad Lubavitch of

South Texas has established a reputation for

its innovative and welcoming spirit. Through

a wide range of programs, Jews of all ages

and backgrounds are experiencing first hand

the sincerity and warmth of Chabad.

By all accounts, Chabad’s array of

programming and activities has outgrown its

current facility on Blanco Road.

To accommodate this continued growth,

Chabad’s dedicated building committee has

designed a new state of the art,

multipurpose educational facility which

will include a synagogue, social hall,

kitchen, library, hebrew school

classrooms, administrative offices and

youth lounge.

Within the walls of the New Chabad

Center For Jewish Life, Judaism will always be

vibrantly alive and filled with joy and meaning.

The new16,000 sq ft

Floorplan

THE CHABAD CENTERFOR JEWISH LIFE

Where the joys of Judaism come alive

• Gan Gani Preschool

• Camp Gan Israel

• Jewish Learning Institute

• Chabad Hebrew School

• Women’s League of Chabad

• Shabbat and Holiday Programs

• Youth Zone

• Teen Programs

• Living Legacy Series

• Synagogue

• Jewish Life Cycle Events

• Judaic Library

• Judaic Article Resource

• Jewish Art Calendar

• Hospital Visitation

• Prison Chaplaincy

• Scholar in Residence Program

• Counseling Services

• Crisis Intervention

CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE14535 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216

(210) 492-1085 • Fax: (210) 493-9460

www.ChabadSA.com