CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NOVATO

What CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NOVATO does

Chabad Jewish Center of Novato is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 2012 by Rabbi Menachem Landa and his wife Adina Landa to serve the Jewish community of Novato and Marin County, California. Operating as the only Jewish center serving Novato's Jewish population of several thousand, the organization functions as a community hub providing religious services, Jewish education, and social programming across all age groups and observance levels. Programming includes weekly Shabbat and holiday services, adult education courses through the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) curriculum, Hebrew School and Camp Gan Israel for youth, women's circles (Jewish Women's Circle, Torah & Tea), senior outreach (Smile on Seniors), and humanitarian assistance (Constant Caring, Loaves of Love). All programs are open to Jews of any background without membership requirements, in keeping with the organization's inclusive, non-judgmental positioning.

The organization's product portfolio spans physical community programs at its headquarters at 695 De Long Avenue in Novato, virtual classes delivered via Zoom, an on-demand library of recorded courses, and an annual Jewish Art Calendar published for the 13th consecutive year (2026-2027). Technology infrastructure is built on the Chabad.org platform shared across approximately 4,500 Chabad-Lubavitch centers globally, supplemented by Zoom for virtual learning, PayPal for donation processing, YouTube for content distribution, and Google authentication for the website's 'My Account' feature. Digital offerings include class recordings, an 'Ask the Rabbi' Q&A portal, and online event registration.

The revenue model is primarily donation-driven through the Chai Partners monthly giving program and one-time contributions, all tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status. The organization explicitly states it does not receive funding from Chabad International headquarters, making it financially independent and locally funded. Supplemental revenue comes from educational course fees ranging from $69 to $99 per JLI course, with an all-8-course bundle priced at $602, plus suggested donations for programs such as Torah & Tea ($10/class). Marketing and customer acquisition rely on community-driven channels including email newsletters, local earned media coverage (Marin Independent Journal and Marinscope), word-of-mouth referrals, and door-to-door outreach within the local Jewish community.

Name

CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NOVATO

Legal name

Chabad Jewish Center of Novato

Website

https://jewishnovato.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chabad Jewish Center of Novato is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 2012, providing Jewish religious services, education, and humanitarian programs to the Jewish community of Novato and Marin County, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Jewish community services
• Religious education
• Adult education courses
• Youth programming
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Novato

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue source through individual donations from community members. No formal membership required; relies on voluntary contributions and the Chai Partners monthly giving program. All donations are tax-deductible as a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization does not receive funding from Chabad International headquarters.
2. Educational Course Fees: Revenue from Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) courses and adult education programs. Individual courses priced at $69-$99, with an all-8-courses bundle at $602. Also includes suggested donations for classes such as Torah & Tea at $10/class.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chabad Jewish Center of Novato is a non-profit religious community hub providing Jewish religious services (Shabbat and holiday services), structured adult education (JLI courses, Kabbalah, Tanya, Hebrew), children's programming (Hebrew School, Camp Gan Israel, Jewish Kids Club), women's programming (Jewish Women's Circle, Torah & Tea), senior outreach (Smile on Seniors), and humanitarian assistance (Constant Caring). All programming is open to all Jews regardless of background or level of observance, with no membership requirements.

Product overview

Chabad Jewish Center of Novato operates as a community hub offering religious services, Jewish education, and humanitarian programs. The organization provides in-person and virtual programming including weekly Shabbat and holiday services, adult education courses (The World of Kabbalah, Tanya, JLI courses), youth programs (Hebrew School, Camp Gan Israel), women's programming (Jewish Women's Circle, Torah & Tea), and community support services (Smile on Seniors, Constant Caring). Digital offerings include virtual class recordings, an Ask the Rabbi feature, and online donation capabilities. The center also publishes an annual Jewish Art Calendar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shabbat & Holiday Services Weekly Shabbat services and major Jewish holiday celebrations including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Pesach, and Shavuot with meaningful and melodic prayer, open to all community members.
• The World of Kabbalah Six-week JLI course providing a comprehensive overview of core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah, including lessons on sefirot, tzimtzum, and the evolution of ego. Priced at $99 with a book included.
• JLI Course Recordings Eight distinct Jewish Learning Institute courses available for purchase including How Happiness Thinks, Journey of The Soul, Survival of a Nation, Worrier to Warrior, JLI Advice for Life, Great Debates in Jewish History, Jewpernatural, and The World of Kabbalah. Individual courses $69-$99, all 8 bundle at $602.
• Virtual Class Center Recordings Extensive library of recorded classes including Tanya (Chassidic philosophy), Shar HaBitachon (Gate of Trust), Pirkei Avos, Yiddish, and JLI courses available for purchase or streaming.
• Torah & Tea Weekly women's program combining Torah study with social connection, led by Mrs. Adina Landa, featuring tea, inspired discussion, and friendly interaction with Jewish women. Suggested donation of $10/class.
• Chabad Hebrew School Sunday Hebrew school program for children providing Jewish education with curriculum covering holidays, Hebrew reading, Torah study, and Jewish traditions.
• Camp Gan Israel Summer day camp program for children offering Jewish-themed activities, learning, and community building in a fun camp environment.
• Jewish Women's Circle Program designed for contemporary Jewish women featuring events, learning, and social activities including Boards N Bubbly, Torah & Tea, and recipe sharing.
• Smile on Seniors Volunteer program matching community volunteers with local seniors for weekly visits, bringing joy, Torah thoughts, and human connection to isolated elderly residents.
• Constant Caring Program Emergency support program providing food, clothing, shelter, and medication assistance to local individuals and families regardless of race, religion, or creed.
• Jewish Art Calendar Annual Jewish art calendar published for 13 consecutive years covering 2026-2027, featuring Jewish artwork and holiday information.
• Ask the Rabbi Online question submission system allowing visitors to ask Rabbi questions on topics including relationships, parenting, health, G-d & Man, Torah, Shabbat, and more.
• Donation & Online Giving (Chai Partners) Online donation platform accepting one-time gifts and recurring Chai Partner monthly contributions via PayPal, supporting community programs and operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted top choice for synagogue life in the North Bay and most charitable organization in North Bay in 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chabad.orgcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Powered by Chabad.org for website hosting, content management, and event registration systems. Provides the technology infrastructure for online presence, class registrations, and virtual programming.
• Whole Foods MarketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies and provided food (latkes) for community celebrations. Hosts holiday events at their Novato location.
• Local Business Calendar SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses sponsor the annual Jewish Art Calendar, including Dr. Insomniac's coffee shop, Gil Leeds Mohel, and Marin Braces. Calendar is in its 13th consecutive year.
• Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed partner offering JLI courses including How Happiness Thinks, Journey of the Soul, Survival of a Nation, Worrier to Warrior, and The World of Kabbalah. Provides standardized curricula and accreditation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Chabad.org: Global digital platform powering the Chabad of Novato website, event registration, content management, and class catalogs. An enabling ecosystem participant rather than a competitor — comparable as the technology partner that defines Chabad center digital distribution.

Direct peers

• Congregation Kol Shofar: Reform synagogue in Tiburon serving Marin County Jews with religious services, religious education (Hebrew School), and lifecycle programming. Competes for the same local Jewish families and donors in Marin County with an observant-level differentiated offering.
• Chabad of Marin: Adjacent Chabad-Lubavitch center serving the broader Marin County Jewish community, directly comparable in mission, programming mix (Hebrew School, JLI, holiday services, women's circle), and target demographic. Closest geographic peer to Chabad of Novato within the same movement.
• Congregation Rodef Sholom (San Rafael): Conservative synagogue in San Rafael offering Shabbat services, Hebrew School, adult education, and youth programming to Marin County Jews. Direct competitor for member households and tuition-based programs in the same service geography.

Broad incumbents

• Osher Marin Jewish Community Center: The dominant Jewish communal institution in Marin County, offering programming across all ages plus preschool, fitness, and cultural events. Represents the broader-incumbent view of community programming that Chabad of Novato complements and partially competes against locally.
• Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Core strategic partner and curricula provider (WX-XC8NX7L0I) supplying standardized adult-education courses such as The World of Kabbalah, How Happiness Thinks, and Survival of a Nation. Comparable as a Jewish education content/instruction platform with which Chabad of Novato co-distributes courses.

Emerging players

• Camp Gan Israel (national network): National Chabad summer day-camp network; Chabad of Novato operates a local Camp Gan Israel franchise. Comparable on youth programming economics, seasonality, and parental tuition model, though the network is an extension of the same movement rather than a pure competitor.

Regional players

• Temple Beth Am (Pinecrest / non-local illustrative): Mid-sized Reform congregation model outside Marin County with comparable congregational programming (religious school, adult education, youth groups). Representative benchmark for peer synagogue unit economics and program mix, though operating in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JewishNovato

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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