Chai Center for Jewish Life

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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]

Chai Center on Sunday is always a special place!
10/25/2026

Chai Center on Sunday is always a special place!

10/25/2026
Today’s a good day to join the Chai Center ladies for mah jong.
10/20/2026

Today’s a good day to join the Chai Center ladies for mah jong.

Jewish connection, learning, and fun every Sunday!
10/18/2026

Jewish connection, learning, and fun every Sunday!

Mark your calendar to join the men of Chai Center for their upcoming casual night out.
10/08/2026

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

Everyone had a wonderful morning. We looked at the Torah, played games and wrote our Hebrew names!
10/04/2026

Everyone had a wonderful morning. We looked at the Torah, played games and wrote our Hebrew names!

Join us tomorrow for Simchat Torah!
10/01/2026

Join us tomorrow for Simchat Torah!

What a great day we had learning about Sukkot!
09/27/2026

What a great day we had learning about Sukkot!

Join Chai Center for a joyful Shabbat experience tomorrow morning at 9:15 am.
09/25/2026

Join Chai Center for a joyful Shabbat experience tomorrow morning at 9:15 am.

09/24/2026

The harvest festival of Sukkot begins tomorrow evening.. Learn more here:

Learn the basics of the Jewish holiday called Sukkot in this LEGO stop motion animation, including huts, lulavs, etrogs, foods, and the spiritual meaning.

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20 Shawnee Drive
Watchung, NJ
07069

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+19088647788

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