• Provide spiritual, operational, and administrative oversight

• Facilitate collaboration across independently-run divisions

• Maintain shared financial accountability and reporting systems

• Support strategic planning and leadership development

• Uphold consistent Chabad values and educational standards

Each affiliated division operates with its own leadership and programs. Chabad at UM serves as the central organization that ensures:

• Alignment with Chabad philosophy and halachic standards

• Transparency and accountability for stakeholders

• Shared infrastructure and best practices

• Conflict resolution and long-term continuity

• UNDERGRADS: Undergrads at University of Miami find a home away from home at UChabad. We create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where Jewish identity can be explored and celebrated—through tradition, community, and joy.

• JGRADS: JGrads provides a warm, thoughtful space for graduate and professional students to connect with Jewish life and each other. Recognizing their unique schedules and interests, we offer tailored programs that balance intellectual engagement with spiritual growth.

• BETWEEN THE L’CHAIM: Susan Miller interviews Rabbi Mendi Fellig in short, thoughtful episodes exploring universal themes through a Jewish lens. These intimate conversations spark curiosity and offer grounded wisdom on topics that matter most to students. 

• JEWISH COMPARATIVE LAW SOCIETY: Through thought-provoking lectures, discussions, and collaborative events, the society engages law students and faculty in examining how Jewish law compares with U.S. and international legal frameworks.

• HEALING HEARTS: Healing Hearts was founded by Rabbi Yochanon and Esther Klein in South Florida after their own family’s medical crisis. Their mission is to guide families through complex medical journeys—offering support, clarity, and care when it’s needed most.

• ALEPH FORUM: The Aleph Forum is a gathering space for leaders in business, investment, and innovation to explore the big ideas shaping today’s economy and tomorrow’s society. Rooted in Jewish values and a spirit of inquiry, it brings together professionals committed to meaningful impact through principled leadership.

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— Rabbi Mendy Fellig, Founder of Chabad at UM