Chabad of Hawaii

Chabad of Hawaii: About Our Shul and Our Philosophy

A shul is more than just a synagogue. A shul which is Yiddish for a place of prayer and study, is a home for any jew looking for a warm and spiritual place to grow. At Chabad, everybody’s welcome. Bring the whole gang. And while the kids are making new friends at their special “kid-friendly” service, treat your soul to something special. With a “come as you are” attitude, you’ll feel right at home. No matter where in Hawaii you live, work or study, if you are looking for a place to express your soul, this shul’s for you.

Walking into our shul, the first thing you will notice is the people. There are Jews from all walks of life, from all backgrounds and affiliations. You will see smiles, hugs and warm handshakes as people greet each other in a uniquely intimate and relaxed setting. At every service you will find families, singles, seniors and lots of children. People come to our shul because of the sense of community and Jewish warmth they feel here.

There is no charge to come to Chabad. Feel free to come as often as you’d like. You’re already a member. We all are.

A Jew is a Jew. Period. We are one people; we have one Torah, and we have one G-d. Chabad endeavors to bring unity to the Jewish Community through our common bond of Jewish faith and observance. At Chabad, we don’t label ourselves, and we don’t label others. We’re just Jewish.

Chabad is dedicated to helping every Jew increase their level of Jewish knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment. We encourage you to participate regardless of your background, affiliation or level of observance. Chabad is not out to make you Orthodox. Only you can make personal decisions with regard to your lifestyle.