ABOUT OUR CENTER:

    Ohr Menachem Jewish Day School in Grenoble-France accommodates students from preschool to eighth grade, offering them a warm learning environment and a strong academic curriculum both in secular and Jewish studies. Surrounded by professional staff dedicated to help them reach their full potential, our students thrive at Ohr Menachem.

     Exactly fourty years ago, Rabbi and Mrs. Lahiany, sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, established the first Jewish day school in town. Starting with only a few students, Ohr Menachem developed rapidly and strived to offer the best quality education and programs in Grenoble. As the ONLY Jewish day school in the area, it proved day after day that its place was fundamental in the community’s Jewish life, and helped keep everyone united and connected to their Judaism.

     Today, our alumni live all over the world, and whether they have become journalists, businessmen, doctors, lawyers, rabbis or scientists, they all share the same memories of warmth and love-infused Judaism, which give them a strong pride in their Jewish identity as citizens of the world.

     Ohr Menachem creates a bridge between generations, opening its library to seniors, sending its students to volunteer, visit the sick distributing challahs for Shabbat all over town. Supporting Chabad activities in Grenoble and the French Alps, Ohr Menachem is part of all their programs whether it is the public menorah lighting or the wonderful Gan Israel day camp in the summer. From being a kid to a grandparent, and everything in between, Chabad Grenoble-Alpes has something to offer: lectures, shabbatons, Cteen, Chabad on Campus, Daycamps, and more. This is your home for all of your Jewish needs.

     While French Jewry faces a new kind of antisemitism and unprecedented security issues, we must make the necessary renovations to ensure the safety and security of our school and Chabad house. It is imperative that our students can focus on their well being and academics, while our parents feel confident that they can safely leave their children in our centers for the day.

     By supporting our activities today, you will help create a brighter future for our community and partner with us to ensure that every Jew in the French Alps has a chance to learn about his Jewish heritage. Today, your donation and your merit will surely be blessed tenfold by Hashem!