Chabad Lubavitch of Louisiana

Chabad Lubavitch of Louisiana is a non-profit affiliate of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Over 30 years ago, the leader of the Chabad movement, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Rebbe, sent Rabbi Zelig and Bluma Rivkin as his shluchim (emissaries) to New orleans, Louisiana for the purpose of seeing to the spiritual and material needs of Louisiana Jews.

Chabad of Louisiana began working out of the Chabad House it established in Uptown New Orleans near the Tulane University campus in Fall of 1975. Since then Chabad has since developed into a multi-faceted organization, serving the community through the many educational, social and religious programs that are offered. Chabad’s activities are directed by five “Shluchim couples,” Rabbi Zelig and Bluma Rivkin, Dr. David and Nechama Kaufmann, Rabbi Yossie and Chanie Nemes, Rabbi Mendel and Malkie Rivkin and Rabbi Yochanan and Sarah Rivkin.

Chabad of Louisiana headquarters, located at 7037 Freret St., serves as a Synagogue as well as a center for adult education, children’s programs and Jewish social events. Information about our many programs and activities is accessible throughout the website. Chabad’s Mikvah is also housed on location, with a new free standing facility almost complete. Plans are underway for a major overhaul and renovation of Chabad House begining this fall. Services and activities will be held at a temporary location, 1216 Broadway.

The Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, serving Tulane, Loyola and UNO universities, is now complete. The new state-of-the-art student center is located next door at 7033 Freret St. and includes a sanctuary, student lounge, kitchen, library and study rooms, as well as a large activity room.

In 1990, Chabad of Louisiana opened a branch in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. The Gerson Katz Chabad Center of Metairie thus came to be designed and built as a cutting edge multi-functional facility.

Chabad of Louisiana’s other presence is its full-time, fully accredited Jewish day school, Torah Academy, which provides the only Torah true Jewish and secular education for children from pre-K through the 8th grade in the Greater New Orleans Area.

New Orleans Jewish Tourist and Visitor Info

Chabad is happy to provide you with information and services to help make your stay in New Orleans more enjoyable.
Laissez Le Bon Temps Roules!

New Orleans Kosher Restaurants

There are two Kosher establishments in greater New Orleans, under the supervision of the Louisiana Kashrut Committee. (Pas Yisrael is available but must be requested.)

Kosher Cajun Deli and Grocery

Located at 3519 Severn Ave in Metairie and can be reached at 504-888-2010 – www.koshercajun.com.

Casablanca Restaurant

Located at 3030 Severn Ave in Metairie and can be reached at 504-888-2209 – www.kosherneworleans.com.

For details on the Kashrut, contact LKC Kashrut administrator, Rabbi Yossie Nemes at 504-454-2910 or rabbi@jewishlouisiana.com.

Mikvah at Chabad Lubavitch of Louisiana, New Orleans

For information about using the Mikvah, located on site, please visit our Mikvah page.

Daily Minyan/Shiurim

There is a Minyan at Chabad House for Shachrit every weekday (M-F) at 7:00 AM. The Sunday morning Minyan is at 8:00 AM. Chabad House is located at 7037 Freret St.

Chabad of Metairie has a daily (S-T) minyan for Mincha/Maariv at 15 minutes before sunset (for daily sunset times see www.chabadneworleans.com/calendar). Chabad of Metairie is located at 4141 W. Esplanade Ave.

Please check out our calendar to learn about scheduled shiurim-classes or events that are coming up during your visit .

Shabbat Minyan Schedule

Mincha on Friday afternoon is at candlelighting time. Kabbalat Shabbat follows at 6:00 PM all winter. Please see our homepage for this week’s candlelighting times. For other Halachic zmanim for the week please check out our calendar and click on the day you want learn about. Shabbat morning Shachrit begins at 10:00 AM. Shabbat Mincha/Maariv are b’zman.

Shabbat Accommodations Near Chabad in Uptown New Orleans

There are two small hotels (called Bed and Breakfast) near Chabad House. Both are located on St. Charles Ave within close walking distance to the Shul. One is www.Mandevilla.com. The other is www.ParkViewGuestHouse.com. When booking please tell them that we referred you.

Should you wish to eat or stay with a family, please email us at least a week in advance – info@chabadneworleans.com.

New Orleans Community Links

Jewish Federation of New Orleans – www.jewishnola.com