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About
Since 2005, Chabad of the Lower East Side has been a warm, welcoming presence in the historic neighborhood where Jewish immigrant life first took root in NYC. Led by Rabbi Yisroel and Chani and their six children, our Essex Street center has become a home for Jews of all backgrounds — through Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, women's events, Kiddush, and classes that keep Jewish life thriving here.

Longtime resident, newcomer, or just visiting, you're always welcome.

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Learning & Inspiration
  • The Untold Story of Lot and His DaughtersThe bulk of rabbinic commentators, view Lot’s daughters as women of fine and even noble intentions. Read More
  • The Tribe and the OtherWhat makes righteousness Jewish? Can a person truly love all of humanity? Or does that love, spread... Read More
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Dec. 4 - Dec. 12
Daily Thought
There are those who chase all things of heaven—and find they cannot live. There are those who chase all things of earth. Their life is not worth living. Heaven desires the earth, and the earth is lost without heaven. Make your life a marriage of the two, as lovers...
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