- Sukkot & Simchat Torah at ChabadCome join us for a spectacular celebration of Jewish unity, faith in G‑d, and the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle. More Information Here
- Rosh Chodesh SocietyA Class for Women. 2 class times- afternoon and Evening. Each lesson is rich with fascinating, relevant, and meaningful insights gleaned from the Torah's teachings and is accompanied by elegant refreshments, and a vibrant bond with local Jewish sisters.
- Kosher Meals in SBThe only KOSHER prepared food in S Barbara. Enjoy homemade delicious meals. Order Now
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Chabad of S. Barbara is a warm home and center of activity for all. Infused with meaning, joy and warmth . "We will spare no effort to bring positive Jewish expression to the lives of young and old of varied backgrounds and affiliation.”
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Learning & Inspiration
- 9 Reasons You'll Love Sitting in a SukkahFor just over one week a year, the Jewish world moves out to the shady confines of the sukkah. Here... Read More
- Help! It's Pouring Outside!A powerful Nor'easter is set to hit the Northeast United States. Do I eat in the sukkah on the first... Read More
- One Sukkah, One Lulav, One PeopleThe two central mitzvos of Sukkos—the sukkah and the Four Kinds—have at their core the theme of Jewi... Read More
- Under the Stars, We LightBlessings and instructions for Sukkot candle lighting. Read More
- The Festival of Sukkot Begins Tonight!A Guide to the Jewish Holiday of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Meanings Behind It Read More
Upcoming Events
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Fri, September 25, 2026 - 10:00am
Holiday Services
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Fri, September 25, 2026 - 6:45pm
Mincha/Maariv
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Fri, September 25, 2026 - 7:30pm
Holiday Dinner in the Sukkah
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Sat, September 26, 2026 - 10:00am
Shabbat/Holiday Services
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Sat, September 26, 2026 - 12:30pm
Shabbat Mishpacha Lunch
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
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Daily Thought
That force that holds electrons in their orbit and planets in theirs, explodes incessantly within the stars above and is the darkness that fills the empty space—that force is a single whole, and it is G‑d.
It is not all of G‑d. It is an expression of G‑d. All of it could disappear in a single instant, and for Him nothing would have changed.
Where is it that you can find all of G‑d? Wherever He wishes to be...








