Our Vision

Chabad of Nantucket is a home for Jewish life on the island. We welcome individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds, whether you’re here year-round, for the summer, or just visiting. Our vision is that every Jew on Nantucket can find connection, tradition, and community in a way that feels warm, joyful, and real.

Our Programs

We bring Jewish life to Nantucket through a wide range of experiences: Shabbat dinners that bring people together around the table, uplifting services, engaging classes and one-on-one learning, youth activities, holiday celebrations, and meaningful community gatherings. Each program is designed to be open and inviting, offering every person a way to connect.

Our Impact

The result is a community that feels both natural and extraordinary. On an island people already treasure, Chabad adds another dimension: moments of Jewish life that inspire, friendships that grow, and memories that last long after people leave. What we’re building together is simple and beautiful — a Jewish home on Nantucket that is here for all.

The Chabad Movement:

Chabad is the largest international Jewish movement, with over 3,500 centers in nearly 1,000 cities worldwide, including all 50 U.S. states. Widely recognized as a leader in Jewish and growth and engagement, Chabad connects with people of all backgrounds through education, community programs, and acts of kindness, inspiring Jewish connection and growth. Chabad of Nantucket is proud to be an affiliate of Chabad of Cape Cod and the Islands, founded and directed by Rabbi Yekusiel and Devorah Alperowitz.

Our Inspiration:

Chabad of Nantucket is guided by the vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, who transformed the movement into a global force for Jewish life. His boundless love, optimism, and belief in the unique potential of every person continue to inspire our work here, bringing light, community, and Jewish connection to Nantucket.