Chai Center for Jewish Life

Chai Center for Jewish Life We provide an affordable center for multi-generational learning, celebration, and worship in a liber We are not affiliated with any of the Jewish movements.

We are a chavura whose main focus is to promote Jewish learning, worship and celebration on a multi-generational continuum. We are, however, egalitarian and progressive in our approach to Jewish studies. We recognize that there are many unaffiliated Jews throughout Somerset County who would like to be a part of a Jewish community, but who have not found an appropriate home. Our chavura is designed

to appeal to the unaffiliated by providing a unique combination of innovative schooling, life-long learning opportunities, worship experiences, and affordable cost. In regards to worship and life-long learning, we are primarily a lay-led chavura, supplemented with clergy support. Our Pre K-12 learning center uses an engaging and informal, "camp-style" approach to Jewish learning. Experienced, nurturing staff help build a positive Jewish community environment. Weekly clergy and/or lay-led Shabbat morning study experience; monthly pot-luck Share-A-Shabbat gatherings; High Holiday services; and festival observances. We support several on-going social action projects including those that feed the hungry and respect the elderly. We provide a lifecycle, clergy referral service for our supporter families to use as the need arises. Please note, our mailing address is: 20 Shawnee Drive, Suite C Watchung, NJ 07069

Please contact us: [email protected]

Would you like to be inspired & enriched on the High Holy Days? Chai Center is your answer! We are traditional, yet mod...
08/24/2026

Would you like to be inspired & enriched on the High Holy Days? Chai Center is your answer! We are traditional, yet modern. Guitar music infusing our prayer invites you to participate. http://www.chaicenternj.org

Chai Center is registering new students for our VERY special Sunday school program for the 2026-2027 school year. Reserv...
08/19/2026

Chai Center is registering new students for our VERY special Sunday school program for the 2026-2027 school year. Reserve your spot now!

Rosh Hashana is coming soon! Chai Center welcomes the community to a warm, uplifting High Holy Day experience! http://w...
08/17/2026

Rosh Hashana is coming soon! Chai Center welcomes the community to a warm, uplifting High Holy Day experience! http://www.chaicenternj.org

Enjoy Shabbat tomorrow morning with Reb Deb - our study will focus on preparing for the High Holy Days.
08/14/2026

Enjoy Shabbat tomorrow morning with Reb Deb - our study will focus on preparing for the High Holy Days.

Wednesday is the last day to contribute to our school supplies drive for under-resourced children. Help us help children...
08/10/2026

Wednesday is the last day to contribute to our school supplies drive for under-resourced children. Help us help children start the school year with a smile.

Join the men of Chai Center for dinner tonight at Capital Craft.
08/10/2026

Join the men of Chai Center for dinner tonight at Capital Craft.

Mark your calendar to join the men of Chai Center for their upcoming casual night out.
08/05/2026

Mark your calendar to join the men of Chai Center for their upcoming casual night out.

When you buy school supplies for your children, please purchase something extra for those who don’t have the means.
08/04/2026

When you buy school supplies for your children, please purchase something extra for those who don’t have the means.

We hope to see you tomorrow evening! It is not too late to RSVP!
07/30/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow evening! It is not too late to RSVP!

Chai Center is registering new students for our VERY special Sunday school program for the 2026-2027 school year. Reserv...
07/27/2026

Chai Center is registering new students for our VERY special Sunday school program for the 2026-2027 school year. Reserve your spot now! www.chaicenterNJ.org

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20 Shawnee Drive
Watchung, NJ
07069

Telephone

+19088647788

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