Rabbi Dovber and Chana'le Dechter, along with their daughters Moussia and Risya, moved cross-country in 2020 from Brooklyn, NY to Downtown Phoenix, AZ to serve the growing population of Jewish residents and visitors in the area.
Rabbi Dovber, who grew up in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, studied at Yeshivos in Brooklyn, France, and the Rabbinical College of America in New Jersey. He earned rabbinic judicial ordination and completed an advanced course in contemporary halacha. His travels have taken him from Mongolia to Siberia, Florida to California, sharing his passion for Jewish life and love for Judaism.
Chana'le, raised in Rancho Mirage, CA, has been involved in outreach from a young age. A graduate of Chabad schools and seminary in Jerusalem, she has run educational programs in California and managed projects for the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI).
They are passionately dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and connection in Downtown Phoenix, warmly welcoming everyone to engage with and celebrate their Jewish heritage, regardless of background or level of observance.