Chabad of O’Fallon, Missouri Acquires Nearly 10 Acres of Land For Future Center

by CrownHeights.info

Chabad of St. Charles is presently at home on a cobblestone street in the city’s historic district, but not for long.

The Chabad Shluchim, Rabbi Chaim, and Bassy Landa received a donation of 9.6 acres of land from the Kaplan family, whose grandfather hosted the area’s first shul at his home in 1926.

“The Kaplan family began Jewish life in St. Charles several generations ago. We are beyond thankful that this legacy is continuing, to the great benefit of the thousands of Jews who reside in the county,” said Rabbi Yosef Landa, regional director of Chabad of Greater St. Louis. “I know Labe is looking down upon us and smiling and receiving so much nachas.”

The newly donated land sits in the center of O’Fallon, Missouri, and is in close proximity to young neighborhoods.

The future Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County will likely begin fundraising to build a multi-purpose building next year.

“This extraordinary gift is a testament to the promising and very bright future for Jewish life in St. Charles County,” said Rabbi Landa. “Our hearts are filled with so much gratitude, appreciation and thanks.”

According to the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, an estimated 5,800 Jews live in St. Charles County.