What is a Chabad Schools?
Chabad schools are Jewish day schools run by Chabad-Lubavitch, a Hasidic movement known for warmth and outreach. They combine Judaic studies and Jewish observance with general academics, and characteristically welcome Jewish children of all backgrounds and observance levels.
History & origins
Chabad-Lubavitch established schools worldwide as part of its educational and outreach mission, offering a Torah-based education open to the whole Jewish community.
Philosophy & approach
Chabad education emphasizes Torah, mitzvot, Jewish identity and joy, and love for every Jew — pairing Judaic learning and observance with general studies in a warm, inclusive environment.
Curriculum & academics
Students learn a dual curriculum: Judaic studies (Torah, Hebrew, Jewish law and tradition) and general/secular academics. Approaches vary by school and age.
The classroom & school day
School life is grounded in Jewish observance, tradition, and community, with a characteristically warm, welcoming Chabad spirit.
Grade levels & structure
Chabad schools span early childhood through high school, sometimes single-sex at older grades per tradition.
Admissions & enrollment
Admission is by application; Chabad schools are known for welcoming Jewish families across the spectrum of observance. Tuition applies, with aid and community support common.
Costs & financial aid
They charge tuition, with financial aid and community support widely available.
Accreditation & governance
They are community/movement-run; accreditation varies. Families should learn about a specific school's dual-curriculum program and approach.
Is a Chabad Schools right for your child?
A Chabad school suits Jewish families wanting a Torah-based, observance-rich education in a warm, inclusive setting, regardless of their own level of observance.
How it compares to other schools
Chabad schools are Jewish day schools in the Chabad-Lubavitch (Hasidic) tradition, known for inclusivity — distinct from Solomon Schechter (Conservative) and yeshiva (Orthodox, Torah-intensive) schools.
Finding Chabad Schools
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Key facts
- TraditionChabad-Lubavitch (Hasidic) Judaism
- CurriculumJudaic studies + general academics
- Known forWelcoming Jewish families of all backgrounds
- LevelsEarly childhood through high school
- CostTuition, with aid and community support
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