Chabad of Fredericksburg was founded in 2024 on the principle that, while Jews embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews — no labels, no affiliations — to develop a sense of community, to enhance the experience of being Jewish, to learn and to have fun. Chabad is just that place. By focusing on the individual's relationship to Judaism, Chabad appeals to all segments of the Jewish community. By offering a wide range of activities for students, adults, children and the whole family, Chabad follows many paths to enrich Jewish life in our community. And by bringing many different ideas together, Chabad can help you find The Jewish Community in your heart.
Chabad of Fredericksburg is more than just a synagogue, open to all Jewish people regardless of background, affiliation or level of observance. If you are looking for a community to connect, express your soul and learn, Chabad of Fredericksburg is for you.
Our Home, Thanks to the Silver Family
The Maxine and Carl D. Silver Chabad House opened in 2020 as a permanent home for Jewish student life at the University of Mary Washington. The 9,800-square-foot, two-story center was made possible through the generosity of the Silver Foundation, and is named in honor of Larry Silver's parents, Maxine and Carl D. Silver. Designed to complement UMW's Jeffersonian architecture, the building gives our students a place to gather, learn, celebrate Shabbat and holidays, and simply feel at home. We are deeply grateful to the Silver family for their vision and commitment to Jewish student life on our campus.
