Chabad of Concord
Jewish life, close to home.
Whether you're looking for kosher food, a mikvah, fresh challah, help with a mitzvah, or Jewish guidance during an important moment in life, we're here to help.
Not everything is on this site. Have a question? Call, text, or email Rabbi Berel - a phone call is best.
Local Jewish Resources
Start with what we offer right here at Chabad of Concord, plus a short list of trusted East Bay resources.
From Chabad of Concord
Fresh Challah from Chabad of Concord
Fresh challah for Shabbat, available right here in Concord.
Order Fresh ChallahKosher Pizza for Parties & Events
Planning a party, celebration, or event? We can connect you with a local person who makes kosher pizza for parties and events.
Ask About Kosher PizzaMezuzah & Tefillin
Need a mezuzah, want help putting on tefillin, or have a question about either mitzvah? We're happy to help.
Ask Rabbi Berel Mezuzah Campaign details → About mezuzahs →Trusted East Bay Resources
Operated by trusted community organizations, not by Chabad of Concord.
Berkeley Mikvah — Mikvas Chana Leah
Our primary mikvah resource. Women's nightly appointments, kallah (bridal) appointments, and more. Please request appointments online in advance.
Mikvah Information & AppointmentsKosher Groceries
Bay Kosher — Lafayette
A nearby kosher supermarket offering kosher meat, groceries, prepared foods, and other kosher essentials.
Visit Bay KosherOakland Kosher Foods
Kosher groceries, fresh meat, prepared foods, deli, restaurant, and catering.
Visit Oakland Kosher FoodsKosher Dining & Prepared Food
Abba's Hummus / New York Deli
Kosher prepared food and dining available through Oakland Kosher Foods.
View Oakland Kosher DiningKosher Bakery
Looking for something specific?
Can't find the kosher product, caterer, or Jewish resource you need? Call or text Rabbi Berel. We'll do our best to point you in the right direction.
Rabbi Berel Kesselman
These listings are provided as a helpful local resource. Availability and kosher certification can change. Please verify current certification when needed or contact Rabbi Berel with a question.
We're here for the moments that matter.
Jewish life is more than classes and events. From joyful beginnings to difficult moments, Chabad of Concord is here to offer Jewish guidance, prayer, support, and a caring person to call.
Life's Jewish Moments
Bris & Baby Naming
Welcoming a new child? We can help with arranging a bris, finding a mohel, baby namings, and the Jewish traditions surrounding a new arrival.
Contact Rabbi BerelBris & Baby Naming guide →
Bar & Bat Mitzvah
We can help with preparation, Jewish learning, and making this milestone meaningful and personal.
Contact Rabbi BerelBar Mitzvah guide →
Bat Mitzvah guide →
Weddings
Need guidance about a Jewish wedding? We're happy to help with preparation, Jewish traditions, and the steps along the way.
Contact Rabbi BerelYahrtzeit & Kaddish
We can help with yahrtzeit dates, Kaddish, Yizkor, memorial observances, and meaningful ways to honor a loved one.
Ask About Kaddish & YahrtzeitYahrzeit & Kaddish guide →
Funerals & Mourning
When someone passes away, you should not have to figure everything out alone. We can help with Jewish funeral and burial guidance, Shiva, Kaddish, and the traditions of mourning.
Contact Rabbi BerelCare & Chaplaincy
Hospital Visits
You don't have to go through a hospital stay alone.
Rabbi Berel serves as a volunteer hospital chaplain and is available to visit Jewish patients, offer prayer and support, arrange a Mi Sheberach, and help with Jewish needs during a hospitalization.
Request a Hospital VisitJewish Chaplaincy & County Jail Visits
Chabad of Concord provides Jewish chaplaincy and visits to Jewish individuals in local county correctional facilities when appropriate.
Request Jewish ChaplaincyMi Sheberach & Prayer Requests
Know someone who could use a prayer for healing? Send us the person's Hebrew name and mother's Hebrew name, if known, and we'll include them in prayer.
Request a PrayerHomebound & Senior Visits
If someone is homebound, elderly, or unable to participate in person, please reach out and we'll see how we can help.
Reach OutNot sure what you need?
Sometimes life does not fit neatly into a category. If you're celebrating something, facing a difficult moment, dealing with illness or loss, or simply have a Jewish question, reach out. Not everything is on this site - whatever your question, a phone call is best, but text and email work too.
Rabbi Berel Kesselman