Chabad Havasu

10/15/2026

Everyone’s heard of the Tower of Babel, but what were the builders actually after? Test yourself on this week’s Torah portion and share your score in the comments! 👉

What was the stated motivation of the builders?

10/07/2026

Three years ago, our world changed forever.

The deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust happened. In our lifetime. In a medieval style pogrom that we haven't known since pre-war days, 1,200 Jews were murdered in the most brutal, barbaric way. Our brothers and sisters killed, r***d and taken hostage to Gaza.

A family who called Havasu home was torn apart that day. Avi Sasi was killed protecting his daughter, Danielle Sasi.

We witnessed the rise of the purest form of evil.

Yet, even outside Israel—yes, even in sleepy, isolated Lake Havasu City and Mohave County, we have experienced an alarming rise in anti-semitism. While in larger metro areas that sentiment is often associated with the left wing of the political spectrum, here we have experienced much of it coming from the right.

We cannot be in denial about what it is, and who is behind it, even if they used to be our friends.

In the immediate aftermath of the massacre, we saw support from our neighbors. But as those expressions of support faded away, we have been left with the far louder calls for our own demise.

There is only one response to Oct 7th and the rise of Jew hatred, in the words of my colleague, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, to me in an interview for Chabad.org as anti-semitism was becoming worse in Australia: "Be more Jewish. Act more Jewish. And appear more Jewish."

Eli was later murdered in cold blood on Bondi Beach in Sydney, with 14 others, while my brother Yanky and dozens of others fought for their lives.

What could never happen, happened in my home country of Australia.

On the day of Oct 7th, the holiday of Simchas Torah on the Jewish calendar, my family and I were in Prescott, joining our friends at Chabad of Prescott for this most joyous holiday.

As we danced with the Torah scrolls late into the night, news began trickling in from the street. We danced as our eyes flowed with tears, and we have never stopped dancing, or crying.

The Jewish heart has evolved to contain complex, contradictory emotions. We are no strangers to this.

I have never returned to Prescott since.

Today, exactly three years later, we'll be back in Prescott celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of the son of our friends the Fillers, who lead Chabad there.

Because the greatest victory we can have over evil and hatred is celebrating the vibrant continuity of Jewish life.

We will dance again.

Below, flowers left at the doors for Chabad Havasu in the days following Oct. 7th.

Rabbi Mendel Super

10/06/2026

Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re officially back at chapter one. Did you know the Book of Bereish*t (Genesis) spans over 2,000 years? Here are 13 fascinating facts to kick off the new cycle. 👉

Journey through Bereish*t with 13 enlightening facts.

09/30/2026

Coming up right after Sukkot: music, dancing, and community celebration! Here’s your quick guide to Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. 👉

Images (from Flash90) were not captured on the holiday. In Short When: Starts in the evening of October 2, and concludes after nightfall of October 4, 2026. What: The holiday of Sukkot is followed by an independent holiday called Shemini Atzeret. In Israel, this is a one-day holiday; in the Diaspora...

09/28/2026

Sukkot is in full swing! Whether you're visiting a Sukkah or shaking the Lulav, here is your one-stop guide to enjoying the rest of the holiday. 👉

The basic Sukkot observances, with links leading to more information.

09/24/2026

Ever wonder why we move our dining room outside for an entire week? Discover 9 surprising reasons why spending time in a Sukkah is an experience you won’t want to miss. 👉

For just over one week a year, the Jewish world moves out to the shady confines of the sukkah. Here are nine reasons you'll want to pull up a chair.

09/20/2026

Wishing you a Gmar Chatima Tova, and a meaningful and easy fast!

May you be inscribed in the Book of Life.

Please join us for any or all services this Yom Kippur—there's no dues, tickets or memberships. Just show up.

Chabad is open to all Jews.

Yom Kippur begins tonight at 6:19 pm and concludes tomorrow at 7:12 pm.

Rabbi Mendel and Itta Super

Directors, Chabad Havasu

09/17/2026

Yom Kippur is this Sunday night and Monday! Think you know the holiday? Check out these 19 facts every Jew should know. 👉

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, when we are closest to G‑d and most connected to the essence of our souls.

09/15/2026

As we look ahead to Yom Kippur next week, explore 15 historical events - both ancient and modern - that took place on this sacred day. 👉

Quite a number of things happened on Yom Kippur.

09/15/2026

What a wonderful Rosh Hashanah!

We had an epic Rosh Hashanah Dinner, preceded by the evening service, with more than 60 joining us!

First and second morning services also saw strong participation.

Jews from across Mohave County joined us, including from Kingman and Bullhead City.

All events were secured by the excellent Arizona Rangers.

Before Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Mendel Super visited Jews all over the county in their homes, hospitals and nursing homes, bringing new year's blessings, mitzvahs and delicious honey cakes.