Our vision
Our vision is to build a vibrant Jewish community, one person at a time. Through meaningful relationships and personal connections, we strive to inspire Jewish pride, strengthen Jewish identity, and ensure a lasting Jewish future for generations to come.
What we do
From Jewish education for children and adults to Shabbat and holiday celebrations, community events, and programs for families and individuals, we create opportunities to learn, celebrate, and connect.
Above all, we're here to help every Jew, both physically and spiritually.
Our community
Chabad of Maple Valley is a welcoming home for Jewish life, serving Maple Valley, Covington, Black Diamond, and surrounding communities.
Regardless of background, knowledge, or affiliation, everyone is welcome to discover their Jewish heritage, build meaningful connections, and experience the warmth and joy of Jewish community.
Meet the Team
Shevy Gurary
Rebbetzin
Born and raised in Oak Park, Michigan, where her parents served as Chabad emissaries, Shevy studied in Brooklyn and Israel and graduated from Beth Chana Teachers Seminary in Tzfat. With experience in community service across many states and countries, she brings warmth and energy to her work. As co-founder of Chabad of Maple Valley, Shevy infuses tradition with meaning and joy while fostering a deep connection to Jewish values. She is also a proud mother, educator, and mentor, supporting and inspiring families throughout the community.
Shmuly Gurary
Rabbi
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Rabbi Shmuly Gurary spent nine years studying Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic thought at respected rabbinical institutions in Brooklyn and Brunoy, France. He later served in Melbourne, Australia, as a student mentor and academic leader. Rabbi Shmuly received his rabbinic certification in Brooklyn in 2020. As co-founder of Chabad of Maple Valley, he is dedicated to sharing the warmth and light of Judaism with every individual throughout the Maple Valley area.
Guiding vision
Inspired by the Rebbe
The work of Chabad of Maple Valley is inspired by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Rebbe, whose boundless love for every Jew and revolutionary vision transformed Jewish life around the world.
The Rebbe believed in the infinite value of every individual and the power of every good deed. His vision was not limited to building institutions, but to building lasting Jewish communities, strengthening Jewish identity, and ensuring that every Jew, wherever they may be, has a place to connect with their heritage.
Driven by this vision, the Rebbe sent emissaries across the globe to establish Jewish centers and bring Jewish life to communities large and small.
Their mission? To help every Jew, both physically and spiritually.
Today, thousands of Chabad emissary families serve communities around the world, bringing Jewish education, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, acts of kindness, and meaningful Jewish connections to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. Its philosophy is based on the continuous refinement and growth of one's intellectual understanding of the world. Its movement promotes unconditional love and acceptance for every Jew, while its worldwide network of Jewish centers is dedicated to spreading goodness, kindness, and Jewish life.
Chabad of Maple Valley is proud to be part of this worldwide movement, bringing the Rebbe's vision to life in our own community and helping ensure a vibrant Jewish future for generations to come.
