Chabad of Kirkland
In spring of 2017, Rabbi Chaim Shoul and Sarale Rivkin along with their son Mendel embarked on their journey to bring Judaism to Kirkland, they immediately founded the first ever Jewish center in the area, servicing the Jewish community of Kirkland and the North East side including the Kenmore, S. Bothell and Woodinville neighborhoods, With the goal to provide a warm, friendly, non-judgmental environment for Jews from all walks of life to feel comfortable and at home.
Chabad's doors are open for all to come explore and experience Jewish Religion, Culture, and Heritage, Chabad encourages Judaism in a warm, friendly environment.
We are here to help you experience Judaism and it’s timeless values in a fun-loving environment that will leave you energized, revitalized and stimulated and we look forward to meeting you!
The Rivkin's
Rabbi Chaim, was born and raised in Kfar Chabad, Israel and moved on to continue his studies at the prestigious Rabbinical college of the Chabad Central Yeshiva in Brooklyn, NY. There he received his Rabbinical ordination from the central Chabad Rabbinical court of Israel.
While completing his rabbinical and postgraduate studies he spent the last 7 years, leading services and assisting in community outreach programs in Belgium, Panama, Israel, Hungry, Lithuania and and in the United states.
This gave him the desire to have his own Chabad house founded by the vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, to service a Jewish community through the same warm and loving environment he felt throughout his years assisting in other Chabad centers.
For Sarale, growing up in the home of Rabbi Mordechai and Rochie Farkash the Rebbe's representatives and founders of of the East-side Torah Center in Bellevue, an open-home to all was a natural way of life. After graduating MMSC Jewish High school in Seattle, she traveled to Israel to study and discover more about Chassidic Philosophy and way of life. She has also traveled to assist in Chabad centers worldwide ranging all the way from Denmark to Cost Rica!
Helping to connect fellow Jews to their roots is a passion of hers and she is so happy to be back near her home town in the beautiful Kirkland area to fulfill her mission in bringing a warm Jewish presence to the area!
The Rivkin's together with their two children Mendel and Miriam in tow are here to stay, and here to fulfill their mission in spreading the light of Judaism!
"The Rebbe"
The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of righteous memory (1902-1994), the seventh leader in the Chabad-Lubavtich dynasty, is considered to have been the most phenomenal Jewish personality of modern times, To hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of sympathizers and admirers around the world, he was - and still is, despite his passing - "The Rebbe", undoubtedly, the one individual more than any other singularly responsible for stirring the conscience and spiritual awakening of the world Jewry, Chabad of Kirkland is driven by the inspiration and teachings of The Rebbe
("The Rebbe" at a "Farbrengen" - Chassidic gathering, sharing words of inspiration with thousands of followers at the Brooklyn, NY Chabad lubavich HQ.)
Mission Statement
Chabad of Kirkland is dedicated to providing every Jew, regardless of background, philosophy or level of commitment, an open door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish life. Chabad of Kirkland serves individuals and families looking for an anchor and a non-judgmental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience.