Tag archives: Chabad of Montecito

Chabad of Montecito’s Hachnasat Sefer Torah Celebration
By Joanne A Calitri   |   August 25, 2026

“For generations, Jews have gathered around the Torah, carrying it, dancing with it, learning from it, and passing it from one generation to the next.” – Chabad of Montecito On Sunday, August 9, Rabbi Chaim Loschak, executive director of Chabad of Montecito, led his community in a welcome celebration for their newly received Torah. The […]

‘Stand by Mother’ Screening Draws Packed Crowd and More News Bytes
By Joanne A Calitri   |   April 28, 2026

The Alcazar Theatre was filled to capacity for a special Earth Day-inspired screening of Stand by Mother, a family-friendly environmental film created by director Kerrilee Gore in collaboration with ShelterBox USA. The fantasy film, starring Emmett Long and Disney Channel actor Dakota Lotus, delivers a message of environmental stewardship, empathy, and youth empowerment. The event […]

CVR Tree Lighting
By Montecito Journal   |   December 9, 2025

Light up the holiday spirit this Dec. 4 from 4-6 pm with the community and Coast Village businesses. The tree is already in place in front of Richie’s Barber Shop, and the lighting will be accompanied by Rosewood Miramar hot chocolate, Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Quartet, letter box for Santa letters, and more. Montecito County […]

Veronica Beard Moves Opening to November 13 and Other News Bytes
By Montecito Journal   |   November 18, 2025

Announced earlier to open on October 31, Veronica Beard’s Coast Village Road location is now slated to open on November 13, according to her website. Stay tuned. Chanel Store to Open at The Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito You asked for more haute couture and it will soon be here with the opening of the Chanelretail […]

Dogs Need Temp Home ASAP as Shelters Do Repairs and More News Bytes
By Montecito Journal   |   September 9, 2025

In an all-hands-on deck request, Sarah Aguilar, director for the Santa Barbara County Animal Welfare Services, is asking community members to temporarily or permanently adopt one of 50 dogs that are being displaced while the SB and Lompoc shelters undergo repairs and upgrades. The SB shelter received a grant from the ASPCA in partnership with […]

Passover Seder at Chabad of Montecito
By Montecito Journal   |   April 1, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, at 7 pm, Chabad of Montecito will host an authentic, inspiring, and joyful Passover Seder to celebrate freedom, tradition, and community. Enjoy a delicious holiday feast, handmade Shmurah Matzah, and fine kosher wine, all while reliving the story of our Exodus in a way that feels fresh and relevant. “Passover is […]

Second Annual Chabad of Montecito’s Chanukah and Menorah Lighting
By Joanne A Calitri   |   January 7, 2025

Chabad Montecito’s 2nd Annual Chanukah celebration and public Menorah lighting took place on Thursday, December 26, from 4 to 6 pm at the Corner Green in front of Pierre Lafond on East Valley Road. The celebration was led (and originally established) by Chabad of Montecito’s Executive Director Rabbi Chaim Loschak and his wife Mushkie Loschak, […]

Chabad at UCSB’s 12th Annual Mega Shabbat
By Joanne A Calitri   |   April 15, 2024

Shabbat Shalom! The 12th Annual Mega Shabbat event by Chabad of UCSB was held outside on Friday, April 5, at the Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, established 2007 by the Rohr Family of NYC in memory of Mrs. Charlotte Rohr (née Kastner).  The attendance was approximately 1,100 people, the largest single shabbat in the history […]

Easter and Passover Family Events
By Joanne A Calitri   |   April 2, 2024

With Easter arriving this weekend on March 31, we have the lineup of local area Easter events for children of all ages listed below.  For Passover April 22-30, Rabbi Chaim Loschak and the Chabad of Montecito community will hold a Pesach Seder service on Monday, April 22 at 6:30 pm. There is a kosher food […]

Exploring the Afterlife: A Journey of the Soul With Rabbi Chaim Loschak
By Rachael Quisel   |   August 22, 2023

This summer, Chabad of Montecito will offer a course designed to demystify the concept of life after death. The course, titled “Journey of the Soul,” was developed by Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) and will be taught by Rabbi Chaim Loschak. The six-session series began on Tuesday, August 15, at 7 pm, inviting attendees to […]