Our Story
Chabad of Elk Grove was established in 2022, to serve the Jewish community of Elk Grove. Chabad of Elk Grove is a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of affiliation or prior level of knowledge. Its sole purpose is to create a warm, welcoming environment to explore and experience Judaism's warm and relevant spiritual inspirations in a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere.
Since its inception, Chabad of Elk Grove strives to meet the needs of the community with religious services, and social events, as well as an array of programming including: Shabbat community dinners, Holiday events, Synagouge Services, pastoral care, Jewish Kids Club and more.
Chabad of Elk Grove is a local, independent and financially self-supporting entity. Every dollar that we receive comes from the generosity of people like you. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are fully tax deductible.
Meet the Groner's
Rabbi Chaim and Raizel Groner moved to Elk Grove and founded Chabad of Elk Grove in 2022.
Rabbi Chaim was born and raised in the vibrant and friendly Jewish community of Melbourne, Australia, where his parents run a Chabad outreach center. Bringing the love of Judaism to others from such a young age profoundly affected his life goals and his vision for the future.
Rabbi Chaim studied in Yeshivas across the globe, from Los Angeles, CA to Sao Paulo, Brazil, and ultimately received his Rabbinical ordination from the Rabbinical Smicha Center in Manhattan, NY in 2019. During his Yeshiva years, Rabbi Chaim visited many cities in the U.S and Europe to help run educational events, holiday programs and summer camps for Jewish families from all walks of life.
Raizel was born and raised right here in Sacramento, CA, where her parents run Chabad of greater Sacramento. She completed high school in NY, before continuing her Jewish studies in Melbourne, Australia. After completing her formal Jewish education, Raizel received her Bachelors in Education while teaching in Brooklyn.
Raizel has extensive experience in Jewish outreach and education. For 8 years running, she has directed CGI Sacramento, a summer day camp for Jewish children, and spent 3 years as Director of Programming at Chabad of Sacramento. Raizel is passionate about Jewish life and education, and over the years has perfected the art of making sourdough Challah. Reach out if you’d like to try one!
Rabbi Chaim and Raizel are the proud parents of their two sons, Eliyahu and Dovid.
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About Chabad
Chabad is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. Guided by the teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, Chabad is now the name behind a global organization spanning all 50 states and over 100 countries with over 5,000 Chabad emissaries serving at the helm. Click here to learn more.