Chai Center for Jewish Life

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We are a chavura whose main focus is to promote Jewish learning, worship and celebration on a multi-generational continuum.

We are not affiliated with any of the Jewish movements. We are, however, egalitarian and progressive in our approach to Jewish studies.

We recognize that there are many unaffiliated Jews throughout Somerset County who would like to be a part of a Jewish community, but who have not found an appropriate home. Our chavura is designed to appeal to the unaffiliated by providing a unique combination of innovative schooling, life-long learning opportunities, worship experiences, and affordable cost.

In regards to worship and life-long learning, we are primarily a lay-led chavura, supplemented with clergy support.

Our Pre K-12 learning center uses an engaging and informal, "camp-style" approach to Jewish learning. Experienced, nurturing staff help build a positive Jewish community environment.

Weekly clergy and/or lay-led Shabbat morning study experience; monthly pot-luck Share-A-Shabbat gatherings; High Holiday services; and festival observances.

We support several on-going social action projects including those that feed the hungry and respect the elderly.

We provide a lifecycle, clergy referral service for our supporter families to use as the need arises.

Please note, our mailing address is: 20 Shawnee Drive, Suite C Watchung, NJ 07069

Please contact us: info@chaicenternj.org