A center for Jewish life & learning for Jewish people from all backgrounds in the Leander & Liberty Hill area.
OUR MISSION
Chabad of Leander is founded on the principle that, while Jews may embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews - no labels, no affiliation - to develop a sense of community, to enhance the experience of being Jewish, to learn and to have fun.
Chabad is that place. Through meaningful Jewish experiences, learning opportunities, holiday celebrations, and programs for adults, children, and families, we strive to make Judaism accessible, relevant, and welcoming. Our goal is simple: to help every Jew in our community connect - with Judaism, with one another, and with a Jewish community they can call home.
What is Chabad?
Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. It is considered to be the most dynamic force in Jewish life today — read more on the About Chabad tab.
Rabbi Shmuly and Nechomele Levertov, together with their children, moved to Leander to open Chabad of Leander — a Jewish home for the growing communities of Leander and Liberty Hill, built on warmth and an open door.
Rabbi Shmuly Levertov
Rabbi Shmuly was born in Austin, and studied in Detroit, Manchester, Morristown, Chicago and New York, where he received his rabbinical ordination. His years in community outreach and campus Jewish engagement shaped the warm, open approach he brings to every class, farbrengen and conversation.
Nechomele Levertov
Nechomele was born in Texas and raised in Michigan. A beloved camp counselor and teacher of both elementary and high school students, she trained in Israel and leads the women's learning and family programming — including the weekly Torah & Tea.
Chabad of Leander is part of Chabad-Lubavitch, a worldwide Jewish movement with thousands of centers in over 100 countries — and one simple conviction at its heart: every Jew matters, without exception.
“Chabad” is a Hebrew acronym for wisdom, understanding and knowledge. Founded in 1775 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the movement has paired deep scholarship with boundless love for every Jew for 250 years.
The Rebbe
Chabad’s global reach is the vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory (1902–1994) — one of the most influential Jewish leaders of the modern era. Where others saw decline, the Rebbe saw a generation waiting to be invited in. He sent young couples — shluchim, emissaries — to every corner of the world with one mandate: love every Jew, and build Jewish life wherever you stand.
What a Chabad House is
A Chabad House is a Jewish home whose family is the whole community. It’s Shabbat dinners and Hebrew School, holiday celebrations and Torah classes, a listening ear and a helping hand — a place where Judaism is alive, joyful and yours.
No membership required
You don’t need to be religious, affiliated or a “member” — there is no such thing as membership here. Whatever your background, whatever your level of observance, this is your home. Come as you are.