Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne  ·  Member, JFNA

A Community Partner

Chabad Jewish Center of Fort Wayne

Where every Jewish person is welcome — regardless of affiliation or background.

About Chabad of Fort Wayne

An Open Door to Jewish Life

Chabad of Fort Wayne exists to make Jewish life accessible to everyone — no membership required, no judgment, no prior knowledge expected. Its purpose is simple: to create a warm, welcoming place where any Jewish person can explore and experience their heritage, whether they walk in deeply observant or simply curious.

Chabad is part of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement, one of the most recognized forces in Jewish outreach and education. Founded in Fort Wayne in 2021, the center has been building Jewish life in northeast Indiana ever since.

Worship & Gathering

Shabbat, Holidays & Social

Soul ShulA relaxed Shabbat morning social — come as you are, everyone is welcome.
Community Shabbat DinnersWarm, welcoming Friday night gatherings around the table.
YJP First FridayMonthly gatherings for young Jewish professionals — connection and good company.
Full Holiday CalendarCelebrations and programming across the Jewish year. Visit Chabad’s website for current schedules.

For schedules and registration, visit chabadfortwayne.com.

Education & Children

Learning & Youth Programming

Jewish Women’s CircleA welcoming space for Jewish women to gather, learn, and connect.
Jewish InsightsAdult education class exploring Jewish wisdom and thought — open to all levels.
JUDA Hebrew School of the ArtsJewish education for children with a creative, arts-integrated approach.
Camp Gan IsraelA joyful Jewish summer camp experience for Fort Wayne’s kids.
Kosher Food & Leah’s Challah ShoppeKosher food initiatives and lifecycle support — from a baby’s birth to a loved one’s memory.

Meet the Danows

Rabbi Levi & Leah Danow

Rabbi Levi Danow was born in Gothenburg, Sweden and raised in Leeds, England, where his parents established a Chabad center for Jewish students. He trained in rabbinical schools across the United States, Israel, and the United Kingdom, and was ordained by Rabbi Yitzchak Yeruslavsky, Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Malachi, Israel.

Leah Danow grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where her family directs The Shluchim Office, the international support center for Chabad emissaries. A graduate of Beth Chana Teachers Seminary, she has served Jewish communities across North America and directed Jewish children’s overnight camps.

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