named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp Gan Israel
Runs a summer day camp program for children focused on Jewish learning and activities
Hebrew School
Provides Hebrew language and Jewish education for children in the community
Mikvah
Offers mikvah appointments for ritual immersion; appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance via email or WhatsApp
Shabbat Meals
Provides Shabbat dinner and lunch meals for travelers and locals; reservations required by Wednesday for weekend meals
The Shul
Hosts daily and Shabbat prayer services including Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat, Shacharit, and Havdalah; located in Plaza Kukulkan, Hotel Zone
Torah Study
Organizes regular Torah study sessions for adults and community members
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Communal Shabbat mealsProvides weekly communal Shabbat dinners on Friday evenings and lunches on Saturday following morning services, with meals available to both locals and travelers by reservation.
- Weekly Shabbat services and ritualsHosts regular Shabbat services including Friday evening Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat, Shabbat morning Shacharit, and concluding rituals such as Havdalah, along with weekday morning and evening prayers during high season.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Jewish educational programsOffers Hebrew language instruction, Jewish education classes, and Torah study opportunities for children and adults in the Jewish community of Cancun.
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Jewish Youth Summer Camps 1 activity
- Jewish summer camp for childrenOperates a summer camp program for children in Cancun, providing Jewish-themed educational and recreational activities during the summer season.
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Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 1 activity
- Mikvah facility operationsOperates and maintains a mikvah facility in Cancun, offering appointment-based access for members of the Jewish community.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Relocation to Kukulkán Plaza facilityRelocated organizational operations to a new facility at Kukulkan Plaza, KM 13 of the hotel zone in Cancun, to serve as a central hub for community and religious activities.
- Visitor support services for Jewish travelersProvides information and logistical support for Jewish visitors, including assistance with accommodations, transportation, and activities, fostering a welcoming environment as a home-away-from-home.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$724K
Contributions & grants$724K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$30
expenses
Total expenses$781K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$176K
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$611K
Cash$250K
Investments$0
Liabilities$966
Net assets$610K
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Israel Benchemhoun — Treasurer
- Malka Dubroff — Chairman
- Shnear Hecht — Secretary
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Chabad.org Partner — Provides content and services to Chabad of Cancun, including handling personal information and site functionality
- Chai Club Partner — Named partner organization associated with the Chabad Jewish Center of Cancun.
- Chedroui Partner — Identifies Chedroui supermarkets as carrying kosher products in Cancun
- Costco Partner — Identifies Costco as carrying some kosher products in Cancun
- Downtown Butcher Partner — Lists Downtown Butcher as a small kosher store and butcher in Cancun
- Italian Kosher Partner — Lists Italian Kosher as a dining option in Cancun
- JewishCancun.com Network — Chabad of Cancun is part of the Chabad-Lubavitch network and uses JewishCancun.com as its official website.
- JewishCancun.com Partner — Website platform used to share visitor information and organizational updates.
- Phil Eitman Partner — Provides free VIP concierge support for visitors connected to Chabad of Cancun.
- Phil Eitman Partner — Provides free VIP concierge support to visitors connected through Chabad of Cancun.
- Soriana Supermarket Partner — Identifies Soriana Supermarket in Kukulcan Plaza as carrying some kosher products near Chabad
- The Ember Partner — Lists The Ember as a kosher dining option in Cancun
- Vicos Grill Partner — Lists Vicos Grill as a kosher dining option in Cancun
- Walmart Partner — Identifies Walmart as carrying some kosher products in Cancun
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Hospitalitymethodology: community-centered_hospitalityBy creating a home-away-from-home environment, we foster belonging among travelers and residents because a welcoming, familial atmosphere strengthens engagement with Jewish life and encourages return visits.
- One-Stop Community Centermethodology: one-stop-community-centerBy integrating religious, educational, and communal services into a single hub, we meet diverse needs more effectively because centralized access lowers barriers to participation and strengthens communal cohesion.