About Us

MISSION STATEMENT
Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho is dedicated to promoting and strengthening Jewish awareness, pride, and observance, by providing educational, cultural, and social services to all Jewish individuals regardless of background, philosophy or level of commitment.  The fundamental principle of Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho is unconditional love and acceptance of every Jew.

Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho offers Jewish religious, educational, social and cultural services.

Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho is an affiliate of the worldwide Chabad Lubavitch movement, and serves as the organization's regional headquarters for Idaho.

Chabad Lubavitch is a Jewish Chassidic movement and a Jewish outreach organization - with over 4000 branches worldwide - that embraces the millennia-old traditions of Judaism with a welcoming, modern and inspiring approach.   Chabad's underlying principle is genuine love for and unquestioning acceptance of every Jew.

Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho is headquartered in Boise and operates the Chabad Jewish Center which serves as a center for all matters of Judaism in Idaho.

Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel and Esther Lifshitz, directors of Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho, welcome you to join our many programs and services.

Jews — from all backgrounds and affiliations — are the constituents we serve. Chabad prefers to ignore the unhelpful 'labels' that so often serve to divide us.  "A Jew is a Jew."  We are one people. We have one G‑d, one Torah and one land.  Chabad endeavors to bring unity among the Jewish community through our common bond of Jewish faith and observance.

There are no prerequisites for getting involved with Chabad. Whether you are affiliated or not, whether you have much Jewish background or none at all, you are always welcome to benefit from our programs.  We are here to serve you and your family.  You need not be a member at Chabad; you need not agree with everything Chabad believes. 
If you're Jewish, you belong at Chabad.

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