The Greater Philadelphia area has become one of the fastest-growing Chabad communities in the country. At the center of it all—spiritually, educationally, and communally—is Cheder Chabad of Philadelphia. After years of searching, the school has found a permanent home.
By now, we all know someone who’s moved out of Crown Heights. Maybe it’s your cousin, your sibling, your friend. And for many of them, there’s one place they’ve landed: Philadelphia.
The Greater Philadelphia area has become one of the fastest-growing Chabad communities in the country. Today, it’s home to over 40 Shluchim and more than 100 Anash families. There are multiple kosher restaurants, vibrant minyanim, and a strong infrastructure that continues to grow.
But at the center of it all—spiritually, educationally, and communally—is Cheder Chabad of Philadelphia.
For over 22 years, Cheder Chabad has been the beating heart of the Chabad community here, providing warm, mission-driven chinuch to the children of Anash and Shluchim across the region. And it hasn’t stopped growing. Today, the Cheder serves over 270 children from preschool through 8th grade. Families travel from up to an hour and a half away to be part of something real.
What began in the basement of a local shliach’s home has grown into a full, thriving school known for its academic strength, Chassidishe atmosphere, and unwavering commitment to each child. Cheder caters to the whole child, while building the next generation of the Rebbe’s Chassidim. The values are strong. The community is strong. And now, Baruch Hashem, the Cheder has found the building that will allow it to truly settle and flourish.
After years of searching, the school has identified a permanent home for its preschool and girls division—a space that meets its needs, supports continued growth, and reflects the kavod and care our students deserve.
Our Home. Our Future.
Starting today, Cheder Chabad Philadelphia will launch its first-ever Charidy campaign: “Our Home. Our Future.”
The goal? Raise $600,000 in just 36 hours to secure this building and establish a lasting foundation for the growing Chabad kehilla in Philadelphia. This campaign is about more than fundraising. It’s about building something lasting—together.
This is how we strengthen the future of Chabad in Philadelphia.
Join us. Be a part of it.
charidy.com/chederphiladelphia
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