About Us

Mission Statement

The Rohr Center for Jewish Life – Chabad House provides the Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and Swarthmore College communities with a Jewish home where all are welcome to explore and celebrate Jewish tradition and identity.

Tri-Co Chabad History

Founded in 2006 from a small townhouse in Bryn Mawr, the Rohr Center has grown into a vibrant community offering an array of educational and social programming in all areas of Jewish Life.

In 2010 the Center moved to its current location at 780 College Ave – directly opposite the entrance to Haverford College and just 50 yards from the Blue Bus stop.

In September 2022 a dedicated Swarthmore branch was inaugurated – headed by Rabbi Mordi and Reizel Wolf, offering programs for the Swarthmore community and surrounding colleges.

Dear friends,

We strive to serve as an educational resource for the next generation of Jewish leaders and thinkers, and encourage students to explore and deepen their Jewish identity through education, tradition, and connection to Israel; from discussion groups, to mentoring, to Shabbat dinners and holiday observances. We provide tools and support to combat contemporary antisemitism. We hope to establish a model for engaging students in a way that recognizes the unique qualities of a small liberal arts community.
-Rabbi Eli and Blumie Gurevitz