Chabad house
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A Chabad House is a centre for disseminating Orthodox Judaism by the Chabad movement. These centers exist today around the world, and serve as a Jewish community center 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 boys or girls, or, in the case of more developed Chabad Houses, with the assistance of a second or even third married couple.
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[edit] 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; counselling and social Services; Jewish studies classes, lectures and seminars; Judaica services; regular newspapers and kosher meals. Classes may also be provide for non-Jews in the Noahide laws, as per Rabbi Schneerson's Noahide campaign.
[edit] In universities
Chabad Houses in universities often provide housing for students, peer counselling and drug prevention centers, student activity offices, a synagogue, a publications center, library, kosher dining hall, student lounges, and a computer area. It aims to provide a healthy social environment for all young men and women on the college campus.
[edit] References
- ^ The Chabad House
- ^ The New York Times, December 16, 2005.
- ^ Passover Seders, Around the World, ‘’The Associated Press’’, March 19, 2007
[edit] External links
- Official News of Chabad Houses worldwide
- Worldwide directory of Chabad Houses
- Chabad on Campus worldwide
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