About Swarthmore Chabad

Where Jewish Values Drive Tomorrow’s Leaders

Our Mission

At Swarthmore Chabad, everyone is embraced with warmth and acceptance, regardless of background, observance, or experience. It’s a place to connect with your roots, celebrate Jewish life, and be part of a vibrant, supportive Jewish community.

Whether you’re deeply connected to Judaism or just beginning to explore it, you’ll find a place here to learn, grow, and feel at home.

Our History

Swarthmore Chabad began as part of Tri-Co (now Bi-Co) Chabad, founded in 2006 by Rabbi Eli and Blumie Gurevitz, to serve the Jewish communities of the Tri-Colleges. 

In 2023, Swarthmore Chabad opened its doors as an independent organization under the leadership of Rabbi Mordi and Reizel Wolf, catering specifically to the Jewish community at Swarthmore. 

Our Vision

We strive to foster a welcoming center and serve as an educational resource for the next generation of Jewish leaders and thinkers. With the goal of nourishing students’ Jewish identity, Swarthmore Chabad aims to have a lasting impact as students carve their paths and visions for life. We aim to develop a model that engages students in a manner that acknowledges the distinct qualities of a small liberal arts community.

About Chabad

Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. Founded over 250 years ago, Chabad’s unique outlook blended Jewish mysticism and spirituality with the everyday individual.

In the 1940s, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, transformed Chabad into the most dynamic force in Jewish life today, launching educational and communal programs that reach millions of Jews worldwide. His vision of inclusion, personal connection, and relentless optimism continues to guide our work here at Swarthmore.