Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Philadelphia

Chabad-Lubavitch of Northwest Philadelphia is the local branch of the Worldwide Chabad Movement. We serve the entire Northwest Philadelphia, including Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Roxborough, Manayunk and East Falls.

We are located at 7334 Rural Lane, in West Mt. Airy, Philadelphia.

You can reach Rabbi Yitzchok Gurevitz at rabbig@chabadnwp.org, and Mrs. Pessy Gurevitz at pessy@chabadnwp.org

Our Mission

Chabad Lubavitch is dedicated to serving Jews of all ages with Ahavat Yisroel, regardless of religious background or affiliation. Through its various programs, Chabad provides the education and means to promote Jewish awareness, knowledge and practice through outreach, education and social services. Chabad encourages positive action on the part of every Jew and facilitates the efforts of every organization or group to increase Jewish knowledge and observance.


Free Jewish Art Calendar

Click here to receive your free Jewish Art Calendar for 5769 (2008-2009)

Ongoing Classes

  •  Torah Studies: The Weekly Torah Reading Shabbat Mornings, 9:10 - 9:50 am
  •  Talmud Mondays, 8:15 - 9:15 pm
  •  The Tanya: Spiritual Psychology You Can Use Thursdays, 8:15 - 9:15 pm

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Shabbat Morning Services

Next Minyan: Saturday,  November 29, at  10:00 am

Minyan Schedule through January 2009:

November 15 (parashat Vayeirah), 29 (Thanksgiving weekend, Toldot)
December 13 (Vaishlach), 27 (Miketz, Chanukah)
January 10 (Vayechi), 24  (Vaeirah).

Join us for a traditional Shabbat services in a comfortable and joyous environment, infused with Chassidic song and inspiration. Our user-friendly Hebrew/English prayer book is accessible even to the less-experienced davener. Services, which begin at 10 am, are followed by a delicious vegetarian Kiddush-lunch at about 12:15 pm. Traditional Shabbat foods like challah, gefilte fish and cholent, are served.


The Kiddush is a wonderful introduction to the atmosphere and holiness of Shabbat, and you are invited to join us at 12:15 pm even if you cannot attend the services.



Chabad-Lubavitch of Northwest Philadelphia