Chabad New Canaan Jewish Center

03/29/2026

So much energy, laughter, and learning packed into one room ✨
Our students explored the steps of the Seder through quick, hands-on challenges, working together, thinking on their feet, and fully immersing themselves in the experience.

From grape juice races to building full Hillel sandwiches and racing to finish them, and everything in between, our students stepped right into the story of Pesach 🍷🥪✨

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02/26/2026

🎁✨ Become a Mishloach Manot Sponsor! ✨🎁

Purim is almost here, and one of the most beautiful Mitzvot of the day is Mishloach Manot. 💝

This special Mitzvah isn’t just about giving gifts, it’s about connection. It’s about strengthening friendship, unity and love within our community. 🤝💖

This year, we are preparing 150 Purim gift packages to spread joy throughout our community and we'd love for you to take part. 🌟

🔗 www.newcanaanjewish.org/mishloachmanot 🔗

⏳️ All submissions due by Friday, February 27th at noon. ⏳️

Let’s fill our community with joy, friendship and Purim spirit! 💫

02/23/2026

🎉 Let The Purim Festivities Begin! 🎉

Get ready for a Purim extravaganza with Chabad of New Canaan! 🎭✨️

Join us for a Purim Carnival packed with energy, excitement and nonstop family fun. Don't miss out on the cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs and comedy clown show! 🎪🍿🌭🤹‍♂️

Enjoy an engaging Megillah Reading with a dynamic video presentation, classic carnival eats, live entertainment and plenty of games and activities for kids! 📜🎈🎠

🗓 Tuesday, March 3rd
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Chabad of New Canaan
🎟 $15 per person | $54 per family

🌟Reserve your spot:🌟
www.newcanaanjewish.org/carnival

02/22/2026

🌟 Captivating Cases In Rabbinic Responsa: Real Questions, Timeless Guidance 🌟

This Wednesday, join Rabbi Levi Mendelow for a brand-new JLI course exploring real-life questions from centuries ago. The evening course is graciously co-sponsored and hosted by Congregation Agudath Shalom, while the morning course will take place at New Canaan. 📚✨️

Travel back in time to explore the real questions from real people, hundreds of years ago, about ethics, daily life and everything in between. See how Jewish wisdom responded to life’s toughest dilemmas… and how it still speaks to us today. ⏳️✡️

🌙 Evening Track – Stamford
🗓 Wednesdays starting February 25th
⏰ 7:30–9:00 PM
📍 Congregation Agudath Shalom

☀️ Morning Track – New Canaan
🗓 Wednesdays starting February 25th
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Chabad of New Canaan

💻 Zoom available for both tracks
💵 $120 (includes textbook)
🔗 Register now: www.myjli.com

✨ Get a taste of the course — first class is free! ✨

Don’t just learn history, experience it, discuss it and see how it still guides us today. 💡

02/19/2026

📖 History. Halacha. Real Life. 📖

Ever wondered what questions Jews were asking their Rabbis hundreds of years ago? 🤔

Welcome to the fascinating world of Rabbinic Responsa, the real-life questions Jews asked across history… and the powerful, thoughtful answers Rabbis gave. 📚💡

Join us for a brand-new 5-session course and discover how Jewish tradition continues to offer relevant guidance in a rapidly changing world. You’ll explore raw Jewish history, ethical dilemmas and timeless wisdom. ✡️ 🌟

☀️ Morning Track
🗓 5 Wednesdays beginning February 25th
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 AM
📍 Chabad of New Canaan

🌙 Evening Track
🗓 5 Wednesdays beginning February 25th
⏰ 7:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 Congregation Agudath Shalom

💻 Virtual option available on Zoom
💵 $120 (includes textbook)
🔗 Learn more & register:
www.weinmanjewishacademy.org/responsa

✨️ Co-sponsored by Jewish Learning Institute and Congregation Agudath Shalom ✨️

Come face-to-face with Jewish history and see how it still speaks to us today. 💫

01/18/2026

Highlights from our Gala

01/18/2026

Highlights from our gala — Tribute to the Weinman Jewish Academy

This video shows how Lifelong Learning at Chabad helps people navigate life’s challenges while fostering connection, resilience, and growth.

01/16/2026

✨ Gala 2026 – Full Photo Album ✨

What an unforgettable evening.

We’re excited to share the full photo album capturing the warmth, joy, and community spirit of the night.

📸 Tag yourself, tag friends, and feel free to share!

Thank you to everyone who made this evening so special.

Photos by Aviva Maller - Thank you!!

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

Highlights from the gala!

An unforgettable evening of community, inspiration, and purpose. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this night so meaningful. Together, we are building something truly special.
Photos by the incredible Aviva Maller !

01/06/2026

✨ Community. Celebration. Connection. ✨

Great food, great friends, great music — one special night together. 💛

This Thursday, we gather for a truly special night, celebrating 15 years of Chabad of New Canaan & Darien and the incredible people who brought us here. What began as a vision has grown into a thriving community rooted in connection, education and Jewish pride. ✡️💫

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! If you haven’t yet and are able to join us, there’s still time to reserve your spot:
🔗 www.newcanaanjewish.org/gala

Join us for an evening filled with meaning and gratitude. 💐