Chabad of Richmond

03/26/2026

Passover is just one week away!

If you or someone you know needs handmade shmurah matzah or anything else for Passover, please feel free to reach out to me here on Nextdoor. I’ll do my best to help arrange whatever is needed.

Also, if you (or someone you know) are looking for a Seder to attend this year, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d be happy to help connect you.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyful Passover!

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03/07/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

Candle Lighting Times for Richmond: Friday, Mar 6, 5:50 pmShabbat Ends in Richmond: Saturday, Mar 7, 6:48 pmTorah portion: Ki Tisa / Parah

12/24/2025

A San Pablo rabbi, in response to Mayor Eduardo Martinez's controversial Bondi Beach posts, announces they're buying a new temple in Richmond.

12/22/2025

In recent days, many of you have reached out to us — worried, angry, and deeply hurt. We share those feelings.

Seeing the Mayor of Richmond use his public platform to circulate hateful antisemitic tropes and remarks was deeply painful. It was especially jarring given the timing — coming on the heels of a brutal antisemitic attack at a Menorah lighting in Sydney that claimed the lives of so many innocent Jews.

This crossed a line that goes far beyond politics. Antisemitism — in any form — must be named and rejected unequivocally. When such language is echoed by those entrusted with leadership, it legitimizes hatred, endangers communities, and undermines the basic safety and dignity every resident deserves.

Silence or minimization is not an option. Antisemitism must be confronted clearly, consistently, and without excuse.

Jewish history has taught us something enduring: when darkness reveals itself, we do not retreat — we rise. Not with anger, but with moral clarity. Not with fear, but with courage. Not by shrinking ourselves, but by strengthening Jewish life openly and proudly.

That is why we are choosing to respond in the most Jewish way possible — by building.

We are proud to share that we are currently in contract to purchase a permanent Jewish home in the heart of Richmond. This will be a place where Jewish life can flourish without apology — a home for learning, prayer, celebration, and community. A space where every Jew can feel safe, visible, and deeply rooted.

This moment has reminded us why Jewish presence matters. Why visibility matters. And why now is the time not only to speak out against antisemitism — but to act decisively against it.

We invite our community and our allies to stand with us — clearly and courageously — against antisemitism, and for a future defined by light, dignity, and strength.

For light over darkness.
For unity over hate.
For a stronger, prouder Jewish future in Richmond.

Learn more and help us bring this vision to life:

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12/14/2025

Statement from Rabbi Yitzchok Wagner and Chabad of Richmond:

Dear Friends,

We are absolutely shocked and devastated by devastating news from Australia of a horrific terrorist attack that took place earlier today at a public Chanukah Menorah lighting hosted by Chabad in Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia.

The entire Jewish world is in shock and mourning. Our hearts ache for the families of the victims, for the wounded, and for the Jewish community of Sydney. We say Tehillim- Psalms, we pray for healing, and we cry out together: enough of this darkness. This act of hatred was aimed not only at innocent people, but at the very idea of Jewish light, Jewish presence, and Jewish pride. It is chilling to realize that this senseless violence, the horrific attack that took place in Bondi Beach, was intended to disrupt what should have been the first public Menorah lighting in the world this Chanukah. It was meant to spread fear, to make Jews hesitate before gathering, singing, or shining openly.

And yet, the message of Chanukah could not be clearer.

Our response to darkness and evil is more light.
Our response to fear is unity and strength.
Our response to hatred is Jewish pride, joy, and action.

In the teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, who pioneered public Menorah lightings around the world, we state clearly and unequivocally:

Our Chanukah celebrations will continue, with strength, dignity, and resolve.

We WILL light the menorah in their memory and honor.
We WILL celebrate Chanukah in their memory and honor.
We WILL do a Mitzvah in their memory and honor.

Bring yourselves, your family’s and your friends to the menorah lighting tonight and proudly display Jewish pride.
Light always dispels darkness.

I spoke to our Richmond Police Chief Timmons this morning and we will have a police presence at the menorah lighting to ensure safety and security for the event.

Am Yisroel Chai! Happy Chanukah!

Rabbi Yitzchok Wagner

With hope and prayers that we merit to celebrate a Chanukah filled with the light of the Menorah of the Holy Temple with the coming of Moshaich Now!


Chanukah Menorah Lighting
TODAY: Sunday December 14 4:30 pm
https://www.jewish-richmond.com/civicrm/mailing/view/?id=195&reset=1

02/21/2025

“In a time of increasing darkness, we must respond with an increasing of light.”

- the Lubavitcher Rebbe

12/30/2024

Marina bay menorah lighting happening at 4:30pm!