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The Waks Family

Rabbi Didy Waks grew up in Melbourne, Australia and is the 11th of 17 children. He studied at Yeshiva College Melbourne, the Rabbinical College of Australia and New Zealand, and yeshivot in Israel, Argentina and the United States. For several years during and subsequent to his rabbinical studies, he conducted youth programs and helped supervise summer camps, where he was responsible for curriculum development and staff supervision. From September 2011 until September 2014, Rabbi Didy served as the youth and teen director at the Palm Beach Synagogue in Palm Beach, Florida.

Devorah Waks was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Beth Rivkah School, continuing her studies at Ohel Chana Seminary in Melbourne, Australia. She has been a program director and teacher at primary schools and has run summer camp programs in several states. Since 2009, Devorah has been an educator and program coordinator at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn. From September 2011 until September 2014, Devorah served as the youth director at the Palm Beach Synagogue in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Our Values and Mission

At Chabad of Clinton, we are dedicated to being a home-away-from-home where everyone is welcome, regardless of background or affiliation. We believe every Jew is family, and our doors are open to all who want to take part in a warm and inclusive Jewish community. Our mission is to provide religious, educational, social, and recreational programming tailored to the needs of Jewish students and the greater community. We offer a space where you can socialize in a comfortable, home-like setting with great friends, enjoy superb food, and engage in stimulating discussions.

Welcome to the Brand New

Sands Chabad House!

The brand new Richard '87 and Phylise Sands Chabad House was fully completed and formally dedicated in September 2024.

 

With its spacious rooms and welcoming designs, the Chabad House has become a hub for the Jewish community of Hamilton College and beyond.

Whether a Shabbat dinner in the main room, a fireside Talmud class in the living room or a meeting in the lounge room, there's always something going on.

 

Send us a message to let us know you're coming. See you soon!

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