Our Story

JGrads was established by Chabad of WashU in [YEAR], to serve the Jewish graduate community of St. Louis. JGrads is a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of affiliation or prior level of knowledge. Its sole purpose is to create a warm, welcoming environment to explore and experience Judaism's warm and relevant spiritual inspirations in a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere.

Since its inception, JGrads strives to meet the needs of the community with religious services, holiday programs, and social events.

JGrads is a local, independent and financially self-supporting entity. Every dollar that we receive comes from the generosity of people like you. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are fully tax deductible.

Meet the Osters

 

Rabbi Yankel Oster: Co-Director of JGrads
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Originally from Boston, Yankel grew up in the Chabad community located in Pittsburgh, PA.
A graduate of the Chabad yeshiva in Toronto, Yankel earned his rabbinical certification in 2021 while studying in New York. Since then, Yankel has worked as an editor and writer for Sichos in English.  Yankel has an extensive background in Jewish outreach across the globe.
 

Chana Oster: Co-Director of JGrads
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Chana grew up in Monsey, NY, hailing from a family of business professionals and doctors. After studying in Israel, Chana earned her Honors BA from Touro University. More recently, Chana has been an assistant principal in a Jewish girls school and the administrator of a Chabad House in the Bronx.
 

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We invite you to join us for our Shabbat and Holiday services, meals, classes, and community social events. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our programs, don’t hesitate to reach out or follow us on our website and social media for updates, event information, and daily inspiration.

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About Chabad Lubavitch

Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. Guided by the teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, the most influential rabbi in modern history, Chabad is now the name behind a global organization spanning all 50 states and over 100 countries with over 5,000 Chabad emissaries serving at the helm. Click here to learn more.