GROWING TOGETHER

BUILDING A CORNERSTONE OF JEWISH LIFE IN CENTER CITY

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PLANTING SEEDS

FOUNDING

SUMMER 2010

Opened the first Jewish student center in Center City, Philadelphia

STOREFRONT

SUMMER 2012

Leased a storefront at 1544 South Street. Opened a student art gallery and programming space.

EXPANDING

SPRING 2015

Purchased a storefront at 1631 South Street to fit 80 people for Shabbat dinners.

NEW HOME

SUMMER 2019

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

“During my time in college, the Rabbi and Rebbetzin have been the biggest inspirations in my life and the meaningful experiences I’ve had at Chabad will forever be my most cherished memories. Chabad is a pillar of love and acceptance in Philadelphia, and will no doubt continue to impact the lives of many more!”
JOHN ROMANOV, UARTS CLASS OF 2019

“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.”

LISA BETH, UPENN NURSING SCHOOL

“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.”

RUBIN LEHMAN, ANALYST AT DUPONT

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

 
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