Printed fromJewishEncinitas.com
  • WelcomeWelcome to our online center! We hope you find what you are looking for and come back often!
  • Shabbat DinnerJoin us for a wonderful experience as we celebrate Shabbat through a program that will give you insight into the traditions and customs that have enriched our lives for thousands of years. Read More
  • Coastal Gan PreschoolChabad Youth programs are committed to providing the highest quality range of services and programs to all Jewish youth in the area. Read More
  • Camp Gan IsraelGan Israel is a place where kids dreams come true. It’s a place where kids broaden their horizons, where each day promises a combination of new adventures; and develops their self-esteem... Read More
  • Loaves Of LoveMake your own homemade Challah and discover the beauty of our tradition connecting the generations... Bring a friend, sister, mother or daughter to celebrate this most powerful mitzvah entrusted to women!
    Do you love Challah?
    Do you know someone who loves Challah?
    *Loaves of Love* provides Challah to the old and new and everyone in between- free of charge- every single Friday!
    Read More
  • Chai ClubThe Chai Club is comprised of individuals committed to the financial support of our center. Monthly donations in multiples of $18 add up and make a great difference!
  • Invest in Your CommunityBecome a partner in our work and help us help others. Your gift allows us to share the beauty and depth of Judaism with the next generation. Donate Today
Programs
Adult Education

#1 Jewish Website

Youth Programs

#1 Jewish Website

Holiday Celebrations

#1 Jewish Website

Women's Events

#1 Jewish Website

Community Services

#1 Jewish Website

Latest Photos
About
Under the direction of Rabbi Elia and his wife Chaya, Chabad of Encinitas, founded in 2016 offers youth programs, adult education courses, community holiday celebrations and many more community services.
Learn More
Learning & Inspiration
  • The Ultimate Test of AbrahamWhat was so great about the binding of Isaac? Read More
Weekly Magazine
Sarah was the first of seven prophetesses and the mother of the Jewish nation.
Who was he, and what do you know about him?
It’s your brain, after all, and it's still the most sophisticated device we know of. Why shouldn’t you be the exclusive user?
G‑d did not choose Abraham. It was his inherent superiority, and the fact that he was ready to give everything up for the sake of G‑d, that compelled G‑d to choose him.
How (often) and what must women pray?
Read more »
Daily Thought
G‑d appeared to Abraham…but he looked up and saw that there were three men… (Genesis 18:2) Abraham put aside his encounter with G‑d in order to greet his guests. From this we learn that hosting guests is so great that it takes priority over an encounter with G‑d. (Maimonides, Mishneh Torah) The three men that Abraham greeted and fed turned out to be angels. Angels don’t eat or drink. Neither do they need a place to sleep. They only pretended to eat and drink out of respect for Abraham. If so, what did Abraham accomplish? He served food to beings that never hunger and drinks to beings that never thirst. For this he walked out of a private audience with G‑d Himself?! Aside from that, how can we learn from his...