Santa Fe Jewish Center-Chabad
Help raise $500k by Tuesday 12/23!
THANK YOU! WE DID IT! We raised $517,535 for Santa Fe Jewish Center-Chabad ! Thank you to our generous matchers for making this a possibility, and a HUGE thank you goes to YOU for seizing the opportunity to do good.
Robert Efroymson
In Loving Memory of Maurice and Louise Polkowitz
By their son Gary
In Loving Memory of Demi Segal Watson
By Fred, Gwen and Alex Watson
Scott Seligman
Seligman Family Foundation
About Campaign
Be There for Santa Fe!
This year has been a year of tremendous growth at the Jewish Center
We’ve deepened our focus on children and young professionals, expanded outreach, and watched our community come alive in new and meaningful ways.
And yet, this year has also held real challenges.
We’ve gone through difficult moments as a community.
We laughed together. We’ve stood together. And when it mattered most, we chose to be there for one another.
Our community was there for each other!
Generous Donors have already contributed $350,000 over the course of the year toward this year's annual fundraising goal of $500,000.
Can you help us raise the last $150,000?
Your donation will be matched thanks to generous donors!
Your donation will bring light where it’s needed most:
🧡 A hug, a visit, and a hot meal
With the Kitchen of Kindness volunteer program, for those who simply need someone to show up and care in challenging times.
🥪 Food for body and soul at the Manhattan Avenue Deli
The deli has become more than a restaurant—it’s a thriving hub for connection, conversation, networking, and belonging.
🕎 Wonder and discovery for our children
Through Jewish Kids Club, hands-on learning, and outreach workshops that spark pride and joy in Jewish life.
📖 Meaningful Jewish experiences
Holiday programs, Shabbat dinners, guest speakers, and moments that connect hearts to heritage.
🤝 A growing volunteer network
Empowering community members to become givers, helpers, and leaders—strengthening Santa Fe from within.
🎓 Education and inspiration for every stage of life
From young families and students to adults seeking depth, learning, and inspiration with adult education classes at the Jewish Learning Institute and young professional gatherings.
🕯️Lifecycle events
Our community celebrates births, bar and bat mitzvahs, and weddings together. And at the end of life, we ensure kosher Jewish burials and support—especially for those who have no one else.
This year we are committed to bringing even more growth and joy to our community with exciting plans and developments coming soon!
Can you help make it happen?
Because no one should stand alone
When you give, you’re not just supporting programs. You’re building relationships, resilience, and a future rooted in connection.
Together, we educate. Together, we support. Together, we are there for Santa Fe.
For 48 hours every contribution is matched by generous donors!
$1,000=$2,000
$500=$1,000
$180=$360
$100=$200
Together we are stronger!
Thank you to our 2025 Donors!
Pillars
Robert Efroymson · Fred Alex and Gwen Watson
Angels
Stephen and Jane Hochberg · David and Silvana Albin
Anchors
Gary Polkowitz · Lief and Johanna Rosenblatt · Scott Seligman · Jeffrey Krenzel and Kristina Harrigan · Halley and Eve Faust · Keren Hashluchim
Benefactors
Richard and Carol Lieberman · Karen Teutsch · Anonymous · Biene Putzier · Jonathan and Carla Goldstein · Loretta Torres · Stephanie Rosen · In honor of Schneider Grandchildren · Lee Levin
Donors
Robert and Susan Shlaer · Ronald Tarrson · Yehuda and Nurit Patt · Robert Sacks Estate · Hanno D. Mott · Kerri And Danny Sonenshine · Sulica Fund · Santa Fe Community Foundation · Michael and Tegan Youssefmir · Paul Golding and Bonnie Ellinger
Supporters
Joyce Gitomer · Joshua Leiderman · Jeff Mitz and Sephi Band · Wendy Henry · Elaine Alexander · Robert Geller · Jeffrey Cruz · Lisa Freeman · John and Vivian Gundzik · Eric and Shalom Laytin · Marcia Torobin · Yaffa Eylon · Thomas and Norma Brenner · Doris Francis-Erhard · Michael Rosen · Myriam D'Alessandro · Thomas Dworetzky · Dan and Carol Pava · Stephen and Susan Goldstein · Diane Miller · Richard and Karen Hammer · Steven Ovitsky · Vladislav and Dafni Vilensky · Neal and Cathy Rakov · Azlan White · Lance and Julia Bell · Leslee Masursky · Daniel and Avia Farber · Gerald Wiener · Shmuel Horowitz · Yitz W
Friends
Avi Scher · Mark and Margie Lessen · Rebecca Phene · Elena Giacomin · Julie Weinstein · Eden Mor · Shelly and Martine Lewin · Roman Movshovich · Ethan Stone and Rebecca Sheff · Natan and Marcell Wallace · Edward and Eva Brown · Beverly Berger · Rebecca Park · Iyar Peretz · Michael Schulder · Sharon Goldberg · Arye Kaminshtein · Jewish Community Foundation of NM · Moses and Tatiana Sommer · Roy Lee Moshe · Michael and Geula Gross · Crystal Conn Sainz · Hannah Furie and John Mahler · Lea and Ilya Koshkin · Carolyn Sue Albin
Be There for Santa Fe!
This year has been a year of tremendous growth at the Jewish Center
We’ve deepened our focus on children and young professionals, expanded outreach, and watched our community come alive in new and meaningful ways.
And yet, this year has also held real challenges.
We’ve gone through difficult moments as a community.
We laughed together. We’ve stood together. And when it mattered most, we chose to be there for one another.
Our community was there for each other!
Generous Donors have already contributed $350,000 over the course of the year toward this year's annual fundraising goal of $500,000.
Can you help us raise the last $150,000?
Your donation will be matched thanks to generous donors!
Your donation will bring light where it’s needed most:
🧡 A hug, a visit, and a hot meal
With the Kitchen of Kindness volunteer program, for those who simply need someone to show up and care in challenging times.
🥪 Food for body and soul at the Manhattan Avenue Deli
The deli has become more than a restaurant—it’s a thriving hub for connection, conversation, networking, and belonging.
🕎 Wonder and discovery for our children
Through Jewish Kids Club, hands-on learning, and outreach workshops that spark pride and joy in Jewish life.
📖 Meaningful Jewish experiences
Holiday programs, Shabbat dinners, guest speakers, and moments that connect hearts to heritage.
🤝 A growing volunteer network
Empowering community members to become givers, helpers, and leaders—strengthening Santa Fe from within.
🎓 Education and inspiration for every stage of life
From young families and students to adults seeking depth, learning, and inspiration with adult education classes at the Jewish Learning Institute and young professional gatherings.
🕯️Lifecycle events
Our community celebrates births, bar and bat mitzvahs, and weddings together. And at the end of life, we ensure kosher Jewish burials and support—especially for those who have no one else.
This year we are committed to bringing even more growth and joy to our community with exciting plans and developments coming soon!
Can you help make it happen?
Because no one should stand alone
When you give, you’re not just supporting programs. You’re building relationships, resilience, and a future rooted in connection.
Together, we educate. Together, we support. Together, we are there for Santa Fe.
For 48 hours every contribution is matched by generous donors!
$1,000=$2,000
$500=$1,000
$180=$360
$100=$200
Together we are stronger!
Thank you to our 2025 Donors!
Pillars
Robert Efroymson · Fred Alex and Gwen Watson
Angels
Stephen and Jane Hochberg · David and Silvana Albin
Anchors
Gary Polkowitz · Lief and Johanna Rosenblatt · Scott Seligman · Jeffrey Krenzel and Kristina Harrigan · Halley and Eve Faust · Keren Hashluchim
Benefactors
Richard and Carol Lieberman · Karen Teutsch · Anonymous · Biene Putzier · Jonathan and Carla Goldstein · Loretta Torres · Stephanie Rosen · In honor of Schneider Grandchildren · Lee Levin
Donors
Robert and Susan Shlaer · Ronald Tarrson · Yehuda and Nurit Patt · Robert Sacks Estate · Hanno D. Mott · Kerri And Danny Sonenshine · Sulica Fund · Santa Fe Community Foundation · Michael and Tegan Youssefmir · Paul Golding and Bonnie Ellinger
Supporters
Joyce Gitomer · Joshua Leiderman · Jeff Mitz and Sephi Band · Wendy Henry · Elaine Alexander · Robert Geller · Jeffrey Cruz · Lisa Freeman · John and Vivian Gundzik · Eric and Shalom Laytin · Marcia Torobin · Yaffa Eylon · Thomas and Norma Brenner · Doris Francis-Erhard · Michael Rosen · Myriam D'Alessandro · Thomas Dworetzky · Dan and Carol Pava · Stephen and Susan Goldstein · Diane Miller · Richard and Karen Hammer · Steven Ovitsky · Vladislav and Dafni Vilensky · Neal and Cathy Rakov · Azlan White · Lance and Julia Bell · Leslee Masursky · Daniel and Avia Farber · Gerald Wiener · Shmuel Horowitz · Yitz W
Friends
Avi Scher · Mark and Margie Lessen · Rebecca Phene · Elena Giacomin · Julie Weinstein · Eden Mor · Shelly and Martine Lewin · Roman Movshovich · Ethan Stone and Rebecca Sheff · Natan and Marcell Wallace · Edward and Eva Brown · Beverly Berger · Rebecca Park · Iyar Peretz · Michael Schulder · Sharon Goldberg · Arye Kaminshtein · Jewish Community Foundation of NM · Moses and Tatiana Sommer · Roy Lee Moshe · Michael and Geula Gross · Crystal Conn Sainz · Hannah Furie and John Mahler · Lea and Ilya Koshkin · Carolyn Sue Albin