Some Chabad houses light up a community. Others light up the world.
Like Chabad of Sherman Oaks, CA.
Founded in 1987 by Rabbi Moshe and Ruty Weiss, the local community quickly outgrew its rented spaces.
Within ten years, there was a new building and a new couple: Rabbi Mendel and Shternie Lipskier.
Fast forward to 2023, and there’s something for everyone who walks through their doors, at every age and stage.
Nissim writes: “I used to come to Shul only a few times a year. Ever since Chabad opened its Sefardi Minyan in 2021, I feel like my personal needs are being met. I’m at Chabad every single Shabbos”.
Kevin says: “Living alone can be challenging sometimes. At Chabad, I found a family and a social life”.
Emily tells us: “Initially, I was worried whether my child would fit in at Chabad Hebrew School. Two years later, not only is she thriving academically, but she now has many Jewish friends”.
True, these are sentiments that might be heard in any Chabad house, but then Chabad of Sherman Oaks reaches further.
A Shliach in the Midwest looking for good material for his Shabbos drasha, gets inspiration from Rabbi Weiss’ Weekly Wisdom video series.
Hundreds of Chassidim struggling with Sholom Bayis or Chinuch, or with an urgent Shaila that needed a rabbi on the West coast, find a listening ear by calling Rabbi Mendel Lipskier.
Anash in Australia who need clarity in Hilchos Kiddush Hachodesh, or a boys class in Oholei Torah learning about the Rebbe’s Seder, watch the classes of Rabbi Yossi Lipskier on YouTube and Spotify.
Most Chabad houses stay local. Chabad of Sherman Oaks goes global.
And that’s why you’re reading this today.
Because Chabad of Sherman Oaks needs YOU.
Be part of the international community of partners who allow their little light to reach across the planet.
Especially if you’ve benefited from them directly.
And if you need a good kosher drink anywhere in the USA, look for the TK kosher symbol by Rabbi Yosef Teitelbaum of Chabad of Sherman Oaks