A “Third Space” for the Jewish Community

What is a “Third Space?”  

In a FORTUNE magazine article, Howard Schultz, Chairman & Founder of Starbucks describes the Starbucks phenomena as follows:

“Starbucks has become what I call the third place. The first place is home. The second place is work. We are the place in between. It’s a place to feel comfort. A place to feel safe. A place to feel like you belong.”

We share a similar vision for our Chabad Center, creating a “spiritual third space.”

Judaism can be explored and experienced in the two places: home or synagogue. But how about a space less formal than the synagogue and a bit more structured than the home. A place where Jews who want to just hang out with other Jews without having to attend a special service? A place where Jews of all affiliations and synagogues can drop their titles and just celebrate as a members of the Jewish community? A location for Jewish children, teens, adults and families to experience non-synagogue related activities. The Chabad Center for Jewish Awareness has become the spiritual “third space” for the exploring Jewish soul.

The Third Space:

What is the Chabad Center for Jewish Awareness?

The Chabad Center for Jewish Awareness is a center of Jewish activity that is open to all Jews of all denominations who wish to explore their Heritage and roots without any strings attached. A warm welcome environment for every individual to broaden their knowledge deepen their experience and to find some spiritual footing

What is the mission of the Chabad Center for Jewish Awareness?

To provide inspiration and a Jewish experience for every Jew, regardless of where they belong or don’t belong. A special place where every Jew, affiliated, under affiliated, non affiliated or simple a “un-hyphenated” Jew feels welcome.

Plans are presently underway for a completely refreshed schedule of programming that will have something for everyone. 

Who does the Chabad Center for Jewish Awareness serve?

The entire Jewish community. For the past seven years the Chabad Center for Jewish Awareness has been at the forefront of reviving Jewish experience for all Jews in the community. Creating a space where everyone feels welcome in a non judgmental and comfortable environment.

So now what?...

If you have been seeking a Jewish home and community where you can feel a sense of true belonging, then we believe your search is over! That’s because warmth, friendship and acceptance for all, are our most basic ingredients

At our Chabad Center people tend to develop lasting friendships and truly feel a part of the community. You’ll find programs and events that are spiritually uplifting and meaningful, plus lessons and sermons that are relevant, inspirational and topical.  You will also enjoy our unique combination of cherished traditional values and contemporary ideas that successfully meet the needs of modern Jewish families. 

We are certain that you will feel comfortable and inspired, no matter your level of observance.  This, plus amazing family and youth programming and a strong emphasis on personal attention to each individual, where the Rabbi and the Rebitzen are there 24/7, are some of the reasons our center has grown so rapidly.

We invite you to take the time to learn more about our unique approach and special programming by attending a program, a service, or just to drop in us,  and experience our special community center environment firsthand.  If you have further questions or if you’d like to meet with the Rabbi or the Rebitzen, please contact our office at 615-646-5750.

We look forward to formally welcoming you aboard in the very near future.

Rabbi Yitzchok and Esther Tiechtel