Construction is underway, partner with us: Jewishdurham.com/building   more...
Printed fromJewishDurham.com
  • JLI: Wrestling with FaithJoin Rabbi Tzali for 6 Tuesdays | Starting May 12th
    A thoughtful and engaging journey into life’s biggest questions, exploring doubt, faith, and the search for a meaningful relationship with G-d through the lens of timeless Jewish wisdom.
     Register here
  • Shavuot CelebrationFriday, May 22 | 5:00 pm | At Chabad
    Hear the Ten Commandments and enjoy a Dairy Buffet Dinner, followed by Shabbat Candle Lighting
     rsvp here
  • Camp Gan IsraelRegistration for Summer 2026 is OPEN!
    to the happiest campers in all of Durham Region! Friends, fun, field trips, and more. A Gan Izzy summer is like no other - jam packed with awesome activities and overflowing with Jewish pride!

     more info & register
  • Building CampaignChabad is a place where people from all walks of life feel welcome and at home. Partner with us as we embark on the next phase of building our future home. Read More
  • Planned GivingHelp ensure a bright future for Judaism in our community. Leave an eternal legacy to the Jewish community. Remember Chabad in your will. Read More
  • Online Jewish ResourcesOur Knowledgebase covers every area of Judaism, and gives you the Jewish spin on all other areas too! Information, tools, blogs, how-to wizards, multimedia, stories, women's and kids sections and so much more... Read More
Programs
Synagogue Services
Adult Education
Youth Programs
Hebrew School
Women's Events
Jewish Calendar
About
Chabad is your address for everything Jewish. From students to retirees, young professionals to moms, dads and kids, there is something for everyone here. Join us for our exciting holiday programs, an enriching class, or a reinvigorating Shabbat meal. We are here to serve you, and with so many opportunities available just around the corner, all you need to do is show up. Join our weekly email list to be kept abreast of all that's happening.
Learn More
I would like to...
Donate
Connect
Get Involved
Learn Online
Learning & Inspiration
  • Celebrating Jewish Life in America Join us for Shabbat 250 Read More
  • G-d’s Only DaughterWhen G-d commanded Moses to count the Jews, the “greatest” among them counted as one,
    and the “simp...     Read More
  • Take the Temple Mount QuizWhat do you know about the holiest site in Judaism? Read More
  • The Boundary That Set Me FreeWhy a Tech Executive Turns Off Her Phone for 25 Hours Read More
  • Top 11 Reasons We Are Grateful for AmericaAhead of Shabbat 250, we take a look at some of the reasons why this milestone holds particular reso... Read More
Upcoming Events
View more Upcoming Events
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Whitby, ONT Canada
Light Candles at
8:17 PM  -  Friday, May 15
Shabbat Ends
9:27 PM  -  Shabbat, May 16
Weekly Torah Portion
Bamidbar
Upcoming Holiday
Shavuot
May 21 - May 23
Daily Thought
Illumination
Why is Torah compared to light? Because it tells us the place of each thing. Because, in truth, there is no need to change the world. Everything is here. Each thing has a place, and in that place it is good. Altogether, it is very good, a beautiful world. All that’s needed is a little light. What is light? Light doesn't add anything or take away. It only reveals the meaning and purpose of all that it shines upon. Think of your own home. In the dark, there is no way to know what belongs in your closet and what belongs in the laundry, what is ready for use and what is in need of repair. Instead, that...
Latest Photos