The New Chabad Jewish Center In Chengdu
About Our Community
"Sarale And Rabbi Dovi have been amazing to us! They helped us since day one. Rabbi Dovi was so helpful and gave us all the details and contacts to talk to in order to land safely and smoothly. I can't even imagine where the Jewish community would be without their help and assistance. "
"The Chabad house in Chengdu is truly a unique place. Rabbi Dovi and Sarale are doing an amazing job in gathering the Jewish community in South West China with lots of love and kindness."
"Chabad Chengdu is our home away from home. You can always count on Rabbi Dovi and Sarale to make you feel like you are amongst family at any time. "
"Chabad Chengdu is the heart of the Israeli and Jewish community, and probably even what creates this community in the first place. We enjoy
Rabbi Dovi and Sarale as friends,our Rabbi, kindergarten director and as our family in Chengdu. They also contribute a lot to facilitating the area for business delegations, which helps me in my work as well."
"The Chabad House is the foundation of the Jewish community in South West China.
Rabbi Dovi Henig and his wife Sarahle are doing wonderful work “ AvodathKodesh”, days and nights, making the Chabad House a true home for all the Jewish people in the area, by providing kosher food, kids activities, Shabbat and holidays services. Their door is always open and they are always welcoming with a smile all the guests: families, businessmen and travelers."
"Chabad is more like a family to me. The type of feelings that you get once you get to meet Rabbi Dovi And Sarale is like the feelings of getting back into a safe home and being with your loved ones. Chabad is a Center, Family, Friends And even business opportunities."
"The Chabad house in Chengdu is a home far from home.
I was never close to religion but Chabad always makes me feel closer to my roots,
bringing the community together and taking care of all the Jewish people in the city.
Rabbi Dovi and Sarale are very important to our community and to me personally and I see them as family."
"The Chabad House is our home in Chengdu. Since the first time I’ve been there, I’ve felt like every member in the community is my friend and family! And it’s all thanks to Rabbi Dovi and Sarale! Both of them are doing an amazing job, with a lot of love for us, just to provide us with a warm and unique home, far away from our home! "
"It’s my third year studying here. The other Jewish students and I, really miss our family. Every time I come to Chabad, I feel like I am at home! Smiling faces around me, there’s delicious Kosher food, and a warm and friendly atmosphere. We sing Shabbat songs, which brings me back to my childhood. I want to say a big thank you to Rabbi Dovi and Sarale, they manage to create this incredibly warm homey place, far from home. They are like real parents to all of the members of the community. Always ready to listen and help with advice. "
"From the day I arrived in chengdu, five years ago, the chabad house was always the closest thing I had to home, here. Dovi and Sarale always greeted me with a big smile and open arms, always worrying and asking about how I was doing. During periods when I had a heavy workload and didn’t come, they came to me. They visited me in my office, at my store, or sent me Good things that would warm my heart. Much of the fact that I have been here for five years is thanks to them and their activity here."
"Since the moment i arrived in Chengdu, Rabbi Dovi, Sarale and everyone involved with the Chabad house treated me like a family member. To have a place that feels like home is priceless in a far and potentially lonely place like China. The welcoming Friday dinners, having someone with living in Chengdu experience, advise from a Jewish Couple and just having immediate friends. This co-partnership in life and caring for each other is what makes us special as a tight Jewish community. I'm very gratefull for everything Rabbi Dovi and his family have given me and wish us a long journey together in the future. "
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Building Dedication - $260,000
The Chabad Jewish Center was established in Chengdu in early 2012. For the past 7 years the Chabad House has been housed in rented spaces. We began in a small apartment, and then as the community grew, we grew as well into larger villas in different areas of the city. In seven years, we have moved 5 places! The time has come to build a permanent home for the Jewish community of Chengdu!
The new building will house a Mikveh, Jewish Preschool, Kosher Restaurant, Synagogue, Guest Suites, Social Halls and just about everything a Jewish Community Needs!
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The Mikve
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Mikve Dedication $150,000 - Mikve Pool $72,000
- Preparation Room $36,000
- Entrance & Lobby $26,000
- Laundry & Utility Room $18,000
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Ritual Washing Station $13,000Donated By Debbie and Ronnie Cons
- Mezuzah $10,000
Donated by Sharon Avriman
"The decision to move to chengdu was not an easy one. As someone who comes from a religious home who values tradition, I could not picture myself having to fly to another city once a month to fulfill a very basic Mitzvah. It is time consuming, has heavy financial implications, and comes along with emotional tensions... It is only natural to build the Mikveh now as more and more families are moving to Chengdu."
"The Mikve is very important to any Jewish woman. It keeps her home holy an pure. I especially love this Mitzvah because once a month we can feel the "Sparkles" all over again. The fact that Judaism thought so many years ago about a beautiful way to keep the marriage fresh is so wonderful to me. Keeping this Mitzvah is not always easy, especially when you don't have a Mikve around, but i defenitley think it's worth it!"
"The truth is, that at first it made me really nervous to come here knowing that I would have to fly alone just for the Mikve, but we arrived! No doubt that it’s hard to leave the house early in the morning, it reminds me of the past generations and what they went through to fulfill the mitzvah. It’s amazing how Rabbi Dovi and Sarale invest in this special mitzvah, they make sure every women here can fulfill the commandment, even if it means paying for their tickets. "
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First Floor
The welcome center and information desk for all who enter the Chabad House. This is the place where you can receive information for your travels, your studies, as well as your business.
- $36,000
The restaurant at the Chabad House is the only Kosher Restaurant in all of western China. We will have a beautiful state of the art eatery, as well as provide deliveries throughout the city, to ensure that eating Kosher is easily available in Chengdu.
- $80,000
Donated By George Rohr
This is the kitchen that will prepare the food for the restaurant, the Shabbat and Holiday meals, Cater Groups and events, as well as the daily meals and snacks for the Preschool.
- $54,000
The Kosher store is where the locals and guests will have the opportunity to pick up Kosher items that are not available anywhere else in the city.
- $26,000
This area will house a booth for a full time security guard, as well as a top of the line alarm and security system
- $50,000
The social hall will serve the community for Shabbat and Holiday Meals, events and programs for all occasions.
- Hall Dedication
- Tables and chairs
- Dinnerware
Second Floor
Synagogue
Aron Kodesh, Bima, Women’s Gallery and Men’s Seating Area
- Synagogue Naming $100,000
- Aron Kodesh $54,000
- Parochet $26,000
- Bima $26,000
- Women's Gallery $36,000
- Hand Washing Station $6,000
Conference And Study Room
The conference room will be open to the community and businessmen and women to have meetings and workshops. This will also be the place where classes will be conducted.
- Naming The Room $50,000
- Tables & Chairs $15,000
- Smart Teaching Board $10,000
Donated By Debbie And Shaya Werner
- Conference Equipment $50,000
Library
All will be welcome to browse our library. To learn and study with books in Hebrew and English on many different topics.
- Library Area Dedication $18,000
- Book Cases $5,000 X 4
- Library Furnishings $7,000
Travelers Lounge
This is where backpackers and community members can relax, use the internet, make a phone call, grab a cup of coffee and catch up with friends.
- Lounge Dedication $30,000
- Computer Station $7,000
- Coffee & Snack Bar $5,400
Donated by Motti and Freida Rothman
Third Floor
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Ganeinu Preschool
Ganeinu is Chengdu’s Jewish Preschool of the Arts. It’s the only Jewish Preschool in the western China region. Children from ages 1-4 explore, discover and learn about life in a Jewish environment.
- Ganeinu Naming $80,000
- Classrooms $36,000 X 2
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Children’s Play Area
The indoor play area will be open to all children who visit the Chabad House. And will be used by the Preschool Children when it is unsafe to play outside due to the high pollution.
- Ganeinu Naming $80,000
- Music System $36,000
Fourth Floor
Visitors Suite
$18,000
Guest rooms will be available for businessmen and women or travelers to stay in during their time in Chengdu.
Donated By George Rohr
Teachers Residence
$25,000
The teachers in Ganeinu are volunteers who are coming from abroad. They are passionate about the children and Jewish education and this is where they will stay.
Administration
$26,000
This area will house the offices, Rabbi's office, and logistics wing.
Roof Top Garden
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About us
Henig Family
We moved to the city of Chengdu, China in 2012 to be the Rebbe’s Emissaries. Chengdu is home to over 230 local Jews as well as hundreds of travelers, businessmen and women, and students who visit each year. We provide Adult Education classes, Ganeinu Preschool, A Kosher Restaurant, Jewish Women’s Circle, A Men’s Club, Shabbat and Holiday services and meals, as well as meeting the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of the community.
Our Partners
Donation Goal : $1,500,000
Accomplished
62%