In the heart of Kenya, where the savannah meets the city and wildlife roams just beyond the backyard, Jewish life is flourishing.

Rabbi Levi and Chaya Mushka Notik recently arrived in Nairobi to serve a diverse and dynamic Jewish population: approximately 500 families in Nairobi, additional communities across the country and thousands of Jewish tourists who visit Kenya each year.

Since their arrival, the Notiks have established a welcoming Chabad House that offers Shabbat meals, Torah classes, children’s programming and holiday celebrations. They’ve distributed hundreds of mezuzahs, many individuals have acquired tefillin, and a strong Jewish community presence continues to expand throughout the region.

The Chabad House also provides kosher meals for local families, business travelers and tourists. With visitors frequently arriving from places like Israel, New York and London, kosher products are consistently brought in to support both community needs and visiting guests.

Plans are currently underway to build a permanent Jewish center in Nairobi. The future facility will include a mikvah, synagogue, kosher restaurant, guest accommodations, a community hall, and space for ongoing programs and services—supporting Jewish life throughout Kenya.