Rabbi Shmuly Gurary was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He studied the Talmud and Kabbalah/Chassidus for nine years, learning in Brooklyn, and Burnoy, France. Rabbi Shmuly then went on to Melbourne, Australia as a student mentor and academic leader. He received his Rabbinic certification in 2020 in Brooklyn, NY.
Shevy was born and raised in Oak Park, MI where her parents served as Chabad Emissaries. She studied in Brooklyn and Israel. After graduating from Beth Chana Teachers Seminary in Tzfat, she took her passion and dedicated herself to community service, spanning many states and countries.
Together, Rabbi Shmuly and Shevy are here to serve the Jewish communities of Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond. Our vision is to create a warm, welcoming environment, and to explore and experience our heritage in an accepting and inviting atmosphere.
Our Inspiration The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of Righteous Memory.
The Rebbe's love for every Jew, leadership and guidance is the inspiration for Chabad Jewish Center of Maple Valley.
