Visitor Information
Visiting Lake Havasu?
Chabad of Lake Havasu City is delighted to welcome you. Everything you need for your visit is right here - and we're happy to help with anything else to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
Address
116 Acoma Blvd N
Phone
Shabbat Services
Every other week
Calendar
Good to know
Shabbat
- Shabbat services are held every other week, followed by a kiddush lunch. Check our calendar for the schedule - please confirm with us before planning a trip around it, as times can change.
- There is no weekly community Shabbat dinner. You are welcome to join our family's Shabbat table - please reach out before Wednesday.
- Need Shabbat catering? Contact us before Wednesday and we'll do our best to arrange it.
- Visitors are warmly welcome. Contributions toward our activities help us keep hosting and assisting many more visitors.
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Kosher
- There are no kosher restaurants in or near Lake Havasu City. The closest kosher outlets are in Las Vegas.
- Local supermarkets - Smiths, Albertsons, Safeway and Bashas - carry kosher products: Pas Yisrael bagels and challah (Chompies, marked OK or Arizona K Pas Yisrael) and kosher wines such as Bartenura Moscato and Baron Herzog.
- Smiths also stocks frozen kosher items (end of the freezer aisle), including gefilte fish and Cholov Yisrael pizza.
- Walmart carries Pas Yisrael bagels (Marketside, OK) and challah (Earth K). Walmart in Kingman has a wider kosher aisle, including Chalav Yisrael shelf-stable milk.
- We don't run a catering business, but with at least 72 hours' notice we may be able to accommodate - just ask.
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Minyan
- There are no daily or weekly minyanim in Lake Havasu City.
- A Shabbat morning minyan is held about every other month - check our calendar for the next one. Please note there's no guarantee a minyan will be present.
- The closest regular minyanim are in Las Vegas / Henderson, about 2.5 hours away.
- Traveling with a group? We'll be happy to host your minyan at Chabad and connect you with other visitors in the area. Planning your own minyan? Consider holding it at Chabad - or let us know about it.
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Mikvah
- There is no mikvah in Lake Havasu City. The closest mikvah is in Las Vegas / Henderson, about 2.5 hours northwest.
- Please note: Lake Havasu and the Colorado River are not kosher for tevilah, including tevilas keilim. For questions, consult a competent Orthodox rabbi.
- Help build Lake Havasu's first mikvah - donate here and write "mikvah".
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is Mincha?+
A: The only regularly scheduled minyan we have is twice a month on Shabbos morning.
Q: Where can I buy kosher meat?+
A: We occasionally have meat for sale at Chabad - call us at 928-706-1232. Local stores do not stock kosher meats.
Q: Can I stay at Chabad's guesthouse for Shabbos?+
A: Chabad does not have a guesthouse. We recommend finding a hotel or Airbnb. If being near Chabad on Shabbos is important to you, check the distances before booking, taking the extreme heat into consideration.
Q: Is there a local Jewish community here?+
A: Yes. Chabad serves the local Jewish community of Lake Havasu and the surrounding towns.
Q: What is the catering menu for Shabbat tonight?+
A: Please plan ahead of time. Unfortunately, we are not geared to accommodate last-minute requests.
Q: What time is Shabbat dinner?+
A: Chabad does not host a weekly community Shabbat dinner. While you may have been to a Chabad that does, each community is different. If you'd like an invite to a private Shabbat dinner, reach out before Wednesday.
Q: Why is Chabad so far from my hotel/Airbnb?+
A: Chabad primarily serves the local Jewish community, hence we are located in the center of the residential part of town. Most hotels are near the London Bridge or on the Island. Likewise, many Airbnbs are on the Southside of town, while we are located in the center.
Call us at 928-706-1232 and we'll gladly answer these and anything else.
We're here for you
Say shalom.
Questions about your visit, Jewish needs while you're in town, or just want to say hello?
116 Acoma Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ · 928-706-1232
