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A Chabad house is a centre for disseminating Orthodox Judaism by the Chabad movement. Chabad Houses are run by the local Shaliach (emissary), who was sent to that place by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who founded all Chabad Houses. In the Chabad houses, the Shaliach and Shalucha (rabbi and his wife) host programs, activities, and services for the local Jewish community and for tourists.
These centers exist today around the world, and serve as a Jewish community centers that provides educational and outreach activities serving the needs of the entire Jewish community, regardless of degree of observance.[1] Each center aims to provide a cozy and informal place to learn about and observe Judaism,[2] and provides an atmosphere such that all Jews feel comfortable at Chabad events.[3] Some are in or very near college campuses, others are not.
Chabad houses are typically run by a Chabad Rabbi and Rebbetzin, often with the assistance of unmarried Chabad young men or women, or, in the case of more developed Chabad houses, with the assistance of a second or even third married couple.
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Services
Some typical Chabad House programs include: Hospital and prison visitations; holiday activities such as "Sukkah Mobiles," Chanukah and Purim gift baskets and kits, holiday rallies and festivals; counseling and social Services; Jewish studies classes, lectures and seminars; Judaica services; regular newspapers and kosher meals. Classes may also be provided for non-Jews in the Noahide laws, as per Rabbi Schneerson's Noahide campaign.
In universities
Chabad houses in universities often provide housing for students, peer counseling and drug prevention centers, student activity offices, a synagogue, a publications center, library, kosher dining hall, student lounges, and a computer area. These facilities are designed with the goal of providing a healthy social environment for young Jewish men and women on campus.
In the United States
Chabad of Southampton
Chabad of Southampton is located in Southampton, New York. It is the first synagogue in Southampton, a town that was established in 1640. It is both the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Rafe Konikov Konikov. It holds regular services and social events. In 2005, residents of Southampton sued to prevent the Konikovs from holding worship services.[4][5][6][7] The Chabad house won the lawsuit.[8][9][10]
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Chabad Bais Sonia Gutte Campus, Los Angeles.
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Chabad of Boca Raton, Florida.
See also
References
- ^ The Chabad House
- ^ The New York Times, December 16, 2005.
- ^ Passover Seders, Around the World, The Associated Press, March 19, 2007
- ^ http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F20A1FFD34550C7B8DDDAB0994DD404482 Is It a Home or a House of Worship?, New York Times, Marcelle Fischler, December 18, 2005.
- ^ http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/features/12118/ The Hasids of Southampton; And the Chabad moved to Hill Street. And the residents said, “Let there be a lawsuit.” And there was. Robert Kolker, Jun 26, 2005.
- ^ http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B07EFDA113EF936A15751C0A9619C8B63 State Court Blocks Synagogue's Expansion, Linda Saslow, New York Times, February 25, 2007.
- ^ Feuds of the Rich, New York Post, Selim Algar, May 26, 2005.
- ^ http://www.forward.com/articles/11093/ Caftans and Tank Tops Mingle Breezily On Long Island’s East End, Gabriel Sanders, July 03, 2007, Forward.
- ^ http://www.thejewishweek.com/features/neighborhoods/hamptons_all_seasons A Hamptons for All Seasons, June 29, 2010, Hilary Larson, The Jewish Week.
- ^ New Torah for Southampton Jewish Center, Newsday, Laureen McSherry, July 2, 2007.
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