Chabad of South Huntington Beach was established by Rabbi Yossi and Yiska Berkowitz in 2005. Our aim is to give meaning, share joy and add spirituality to the every day. Our dream is to teach these values in a warm and nurturing environment where people can grow together, enjoying life and Judaism simultaneously.
We invite you to explore our site and join in our many programs, celebrations, and events. You will find a calendar packed with something for everyone - parents, children, youth and adults.
How a Baptist Girl from the Deep South Became a Chabad RebbetzinIt took a trip to Germany and a lot of self-discovery for Eliana to find her place in the Jewish com...Read More
5 Ways Shavuot This Year Is UniqueHere are some ways in which this Shavuot, celebrated from Thursday, May 21, to Shabbat, May 23, 2026...Read More
The number seven represents the cycle of creation; the number eight represents the "circumference" -- that which lies beyond the perimeter of time and space. This is why the Divine Presence came to dwell in the Israelite camp on the eighth day. This is also alluded to in the saying of our sages (Talmud, Erchin 13b) that "The lyre of Moshiach has eight strings"