Bochurim to Visit 150 Remote Locations in Brazil

This Tammuz, cities across the fifth largest country in the world will have a unique, once-a-year opportunity to welcome Chabad presence in their areas. These regions, often as far as a four-hour flight from larger Jewish communities, eagerly await the Bochurim’s visits. Living in such remote places year after year, the Bochurim have found a tremendous opportunity to share their knowledge and warmth with those who literally wait on their doorsteps for these visits.

The growth over the past six years has highlighted the importance to the young volunteers who were inspired to take the initiative and create what is now known for its significant impact. Working hand in hand with local Shluchim and The Merkos Shlichus Office, the project maintains close and personal contact with more than 700 families, young and old, spread across over 150 cities.

The visits take place during the Yeshiva summer break. Groups of four are formed, and they drive hours upon hours to meet even a single Yid in a small village or to provide a full Shabbos experience to some. Last year, the southern route alone covered 7,000 miles (equivalent to driving from 770 Eastern Parkway to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world). Two years ago, the project organized three routes: one to the North, one to the South, and one to Catarina state. However, the organizers realized it was time for a significant expansion. This year, they decided to have five routes running simultaneously. Working tirelessly, they made it happen, and it is expected to be a great success.

“We know it may not be an easy task, and we understand that some difficulties may arise. But seeing the feedback from those we visited in the past, and knowing that there is probably much more we don’t even hear about, we couldn’t say no to the idea of doubling our efforts and making something big happen!”
– said one of the volunteering Bochurim several months ago.

Southeast Route: encompasses the eastern and northern areas of S. Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Goiás, Distrito Federal, and the southern part of Bahia. Mendel Khafif, Mendel Kwin, Shaul Goldman and Moshe Azulai will enthusiastically manage this route.