named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Chabad Houses
On-campus centers led by emissary couples that provide Jewish students with social, educational, and spiritual programming, serving as a "home-away-from-home" for Jewish life
LivingLinks
Seven-day educational trip to Poland for college students, exploring Jewish history, the Holocaust, and Jewish continuity; includes visits to historical sites and Holocaust memorials
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
- Hosts Jewish holiday celebrations on campusesOrganizes and facilitates on-campus events for Jewish holidays including Sukkos, Simchat Torah, and Tu BiShvat to foster cultural and religious participation.
- Hosts Shabbat weekend programs in Crown HeightsOrganizes a Shabbat weekend (Pegisha) in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, featuring meals, activities, and educational programming for Jewish students, with all meals provided from Friday night through Sunday lunch.
- Provides Shabbat and family-style programmingHosts Shabbat dinners, Rabbi-led conversations, and family-style meals at Chabad Houses to create a supportive and inclusive environment for Jewish students.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Offers food-based educational programmingConducts interactive programs such as Challah Baking, Pizza and Parsha, and Lunch and Learn to combine meals with Jewish learning and informal education.
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Jewish Worship and Study Center 1 activity
- Operates Chabad Houses on college campusesRuns Chabad Houses on over 950 college campuses worldwide, providing physical centers for Jewish students to access programming, support, and community engagement.
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Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
- Organizes immersive Jewish learning tripsProvides travel subsidies of up to $350 for domestic and up to $1,000 for international immersive Jewish learning programs, including IsraeLinks and other study-away opportunities.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Provides food and care packages during academic cyclesDistributes soup packages, care packages, and welcome packages, and hosts Midnight Breakfast events, particularly during exam periods, to support student well-being and engagement.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Runs the Sinai Scholars Society educational programOffers an eight-week course requiring eight two-hour classes, three event participations (including a retreat and gala), and a five-page research paper to deepen Jewish learning.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Supports alumni and post-graduation engagementProvides ongoing programming and support for alumni, including reunions and milestone celebrations, to sustain long-term community connections.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts educational trips to PolandOrganizes a seven-day trip to Poland visiting historical Jewish sites including cemeteries, ghettos, and death camps, with full coverage of food, lodging, entrance fees, and airfare grants up to $1,000, plus a $350 rebate for JewishU course completion.
- Facilitates student connections to campus representativesProvides contact information for local Chabad on Campus Rabbis and Rebbetzins to help students connect with on-the-ground support and programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$16.96M
Contributions & grants$13.88M82%
Program service revenue$834K5%
Investment income$31K0%
Other revenue$2.21M
expenses
Total expenses$17.46M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$2.82M
Grants paid out$7.52M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.33M
Cash$2.18M
Investments$929K
Liabilities$7.94M
Net assets$1.39M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +28.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| AVI WEINSTEIN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $269K |
| THOMAS WAYE | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $241K |
| YOSSY GORDON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $238K |
| RIVKA BATASHVILI | VP OF FINANCE/CONTROLLER | 40 | $152K |
board members · 7
- ADAM SEMLER — DIRECTOR
- BERL GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- EITAN WEBB — SECRETARY
- HIRSCH ZARCHI — DIRECTOR
- MENACHEM SCHMIDT — PRESIDENT
- MOSHE KOTLARSKY — CHAIRMAN (THRU 6/24)
- NECHEMIA VOGEL — TREASURER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Crown Heights Government — Hosts the Pegisha weekend in the neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, recognized as Chabad’s world headquarters.
- IsraeLinks Partner — Collaborates with IsraeLinks to offer subsidized trips to students participating in Chabad On Campus programs.
- JewishU Partner — Collaborates with JewishU to offer course credits and rebates to students participating in the LivingLinks program.
- JewishU Partner — Partners to offer bite-size Jewish learning courses with incentives for student participation.
- Rohr Jewish Learning Institute Partner — Collaborates with Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to deliver course content including "You Be the Judge" and a course on Tanya.
- Sinai Scholars Society Partner — Collaborates on a study course with social activities, national networking, and getaways for Jewish students.
- Sinai Scholars Society Partner — Collaborates on educational programming for Jewish students.
- The Rebbe’s Fund Funder — Provided funding for the Study Away grants.
- University of California, Los Angeles Partner — Hosted the first Chabad campus center in 1969.
strategies · 4
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.
- Experiential Connection Through Shared Ritualmethodology: food-as-connectionBy using shared Jewish meals and immersive Shabbat experiences as central practices, Chabad builds lasting Jewish identity because ritual participation in a welcoming, home-like setting creates emotional and spiritual belonging that intellectual or educational programming alone cannot achieve.
- Immersive Historical and Educational Travel as Identity Catalystmethodology: immersive historical educationBy organizing immersive trips to Israel and historical sites like Poland, Chabad strengthens Jewish identity and continuity because direct encounter with Jewish history, heritage, and homeland creates transformative personal meaning that sustains long-term engagement.
- Modern, Inclusive Jewish Learning as Identity Pathwaymethodology: inclusive_learningBy teaching Jewish theology in a relevant, non-judgmental context and emphasizing personal motivation over prior knowledge, Chabad increases engagement because students feel invited to explore their identity without barriers of observance or expertise.
- Relational, Family-Modelled Engagementmethodology: family-centered engagementBy embedding a rabbi and rebbetzin with their family as emissaries on campus, Chabad fosters intergenerational Jewish community and identity formation because students experience authentic Jewish life through personal, familial relationships rather than institutional programming.