With gratitude and vision, our community built an $8 million Telyas Chabad Jewish Community Center, a vibrant home for Jewish life in Hunterdon County. Together, we raised $5 million, and a $3 million mortgage made the dream possible.

Now, we have the opportunity to finish what we started.

Through the Burn the Mortgage Campaign, we have already secured $500,000 in commitments. Eliminating the remaining mortgage will allow us to redirect funds that would otherwise go toward interest payments and instead invest them where they matter most: our people and our future.

Paying off the mortgage will also allow us to expand the three pillars at the heart of Chabad’s mission: education, social connection, and humanitarian support, reaching more families and strengthening our growing community.

These resources will strengthen and expand vital programs that promote:

• Education about Israel
• Jewish pride and identity
• Combating antisemitism

They will also help grow:

• Educational opportunities for children, teens, and adults
• Community programs that bring people together
• Support and assistance for families in need

Chabad has already begun this work.

In partnership with the County of Hunterdon, and in conjunction with the Rabbinical College of America, Chabad has received $50,000 in funding to develop and bring impactful educational initiatives into the public school system, including programs focused on:

• Anti-bullying
• Tolerance and acceptance
• Holocaust education

The success of this campaign will ensure these important programs continue to grow and reach even more students and families throughout our community.

Join us as we take the next step in securing a brighter future through enduring commitment.