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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.

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9:12 PM  -  Shabbat, July 18
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Daily Thought
Constructive Demolition
In Torah, we mirror on earth that which G‑d performs on every plane of reality. If so, since the Torah prohibits dislocating even a single stone of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, how could it be that G‑d brought the entire structure to ruins? For it would certainly be absurd to imagine that the Assyrians or the Romans had the power to set fire to G-d’s house. It must be that this was not an act of destruction. Rather, it was the initial phase of a much greater construction, one that would be eternally indestructible. And for that to occur, the Temple had to be temporarily leveled to its foundations...
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