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About
Since 2005, Chabad of the Lower East Side has been a vibrant and welcoming presence in one of the most historic Jewish neighborhoods in New York City—the very place where Judaism first took root for countless Jewish immigrants in the 20th Century.
Led by Rabbi Yisroel and Chani, along with their six children, our Chabad center on Essex Street has become a warm home for Jews of all backgrounds. With dedication, love, and a deep sense of mission, the family has been nurturing the local Jewish community.
From Shabbat dinners that bring neighbors together, to holiday celebrations, women’s events, Shabbat Kiddush, and a wide range of educational classes, Chabad Lower East Side continues to strengthen Jewish life and identity in this iconic neighbourhood.
Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or just visiting, you're always welcome at Chabad.
Welcome Home!
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Led by Rabbi Yisroel and Chani, along with their six children, our Chabad center on Essex Street has become a warm home for Jews of all backgrounds. With dedication, love, and a deep sense of mission, the family has been nurturing the local Jewish community.
From Shabbat dinners that bring neighbors together, to holiday celebrations, women’s events, Shabbat Kiddush, and a wide range of educational classes, Chabad Lower East Side continues to strengthen Jewish life and identity in this iconic neighbourhood.
Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or just visiting, you're always welcome at Chabad.
Welcome Home!
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Upcoming Services
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Thu, July 9, 2026 - 9:20am - 10:20am
Shacharit Minyan (Morning Services)
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Thu, July 9, 2026 - 4:15pm - 4:35pm
Mincha Services
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Sun, July 12, 2026 - 4:15pm - 4:35pm
Mincha Services
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Mon, July 13, 2026 - 9:20am - 10:20am
Shacharit Minyan (Morning Services)
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Mon, July 13, 2026 - 4:15pm - 4:35pm
Mincha Services
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Daily Thought
The First Temple, why
was it destroyed? Because of idolatry, murder and adultery. The Second Temple,
when they were occupied in studying Torah, doing mitzvahs, and acts of
loving-kindness, why was it destroyed? Because there were
those who were intolerant of others without cause. Which teaches us that senseless
intolerance is equal to idolatry, murder and adultery combined. (Talmud Yoma 9b.)
There is no sin of senseless intolerance
listed in Torah. And yet, while the cardinal sins of Torah demanded only 70
years of exile, intolerance is so sinister, so powerful, it can take us almost
two thousand years to heal from its wounds.
In simple terms, it’s much easier to deal with
obvious, open failures and repair...






