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CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 061581012 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · chabad.org
revenue
$178K
expenses
$281K
net assets
$203K
employees
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

FREE RELIGIOUS LECTURES FOR THE PUBLIC BY TELEPHONE AND IN PERSON.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chabad Lubavitch provides global Jewish education and religious resources through a network of centers and its comprehensive website. It offers free access to Torah study materials, Jewish holiday guidance, and religious texts, serving Jewish communities worldwide. The organization supports lifecycle events, daily study, and spiritual practice for individuals and families.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Ask The Rabbi
Offers online access to rabbinic guidance on Jewish law, practice, and personal questions.
Chabad Locator
Directory tool connecting users with local Chabad centers and synagogues around the world.
Daily Study
Provides structured daily study of Torah, Tanya, Rambam, and other Jewish texts through online resources and mobile apps.
Jewish Calendar and Tools
Provides digital tools including candle-lighting times, Hebrew date converter, and holiday reminders.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Halachic Guidance and Education Services 3 activities
    • Jewish lifecycle education and guidance
      Provides educational resources and practical guidance on key Jewish lifecycle events, including Bris, Pidyon Haben, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Upsherin, weddings, divorce (Get), and death and mourning practices, including the Mourner's Kaddish.
    • Online rabbinic guidance service
      Provides an online platform where individuals can submit questions and receive answers from rabbis on Jewish law, practice, and belief. This service is accessible via Chabad.org and includes an archive of hundreds of Q&As.
    • Subscription-based Jewish learning and spiritual content
      Offers email subscription services such as Halachah For Life to deliver ongoing religious guidance, study materials, and spiritual insights directly to users.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 2 activities
    • Audio and video Torah classes
      Produces and distributes audio and video lectures from master teachers on Jewish topics including Kabbalah, Chassidism, Jewish mysticism, and general Torah teachings, available through Chabad.org.
    • Online access to Jewish texts and teachings
      Provides digital access to a comprehensive library of Jewish texts, including the Tanakh, Tanya, Torah commentaries, and mystical teachings, through Chabad.org. The platform supports users of all backgrounds and knowledge levels.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Digital Jewish education and study programs
      Offers structured daily study programs in core Jewish texts including the Chumash with Rashi, Mishneh Torah (Rambam), Sefer Hamitzvot, Psalms (Tehillim), and the Tanya, accessible online through Chabad.org. Programs include multi-year cycles such as 3 chapters per day of Rambam or daily study of Hayom Yom.
  • Jewish Worship and Study Center 1 activity
    • Global Chabad center directory and location service
      Operates and maintains a worldwide directory of Chabad centers and synagogues to help individuals locate religious, educational, and community services. This service is part of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center under Lubavitch World Headquarters.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Jewish holiday observance resources
      Provides educational content and guidance on the observance of major Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot, emphasizing their historical, spiritual, and ritual significance.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Jewish calendar and ritual time tools
      Provides public access to a Jewish calendar and Shabbat times, as well as tools like a Jewish birthday calculator, to support observance of religious dates and rituals.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants$178K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$281K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$203K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$203K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -68.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GAVRIEL AVICHZER PRESIDENT 10 $27K
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Chabad Centers and Synagogue Directory Network — Part of a global network of Chabad centers and synagogues providing local Jewish outreach and services.
  • Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center Government — Chabad.org is a division of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center
  • Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center Government — Chabad.org operates under the auspices of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center.
  • Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center Network — Chabad.org is a division of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center
  • Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center Network — Chabad.org is a division of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center.
  • Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center Network — Chabad.org operates as a division of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center.
  • Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center Partner — Chabad.org is a division of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center.
  • Chabad.org Network — CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL is part of the Chabad.org network, which serves as a central hub for Jewish educational content and resources.
  • Lubavitch World Headquarters Government — Chabad.org operates under the auspices of the Lubavitch World Headquarters
  • Lubavitch World Headquarters Government — Chabad.org operates under the auspices of the Lubavitch World Headquarters.
  • Lubavitch World Headquarters Government — Operates under the auspices of the Lubavitch World Headquarters.
  • Lubavitch World Headquarters Network — Chabad.org operates under the auspices of the Lubavitch World Headquarters.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Communal Calendar as Spiritual and Emotional Framework
    methodology: communal_mourning
    By designating both joyous and mournful periods in the communal calendar, collective memory and emotional resilience are cultivated, because structured communal experiences of grief and joy reinforce identity, continuity, and hope.
  • Digital Dissemination of Torah for Global Spiritual Engagement
    methodology: digital-first education
    By leveraging digital platforms and centralized media infrastructure, Torah education and halachic guidance are delivered globally, sustaining daily Jewish practice because continuous access to religious content strengthens individual observance and communal cohesion across distances.
  • Inclusive, Question-Driven Religious Education
    methodology: education_through_qa
    By offering accessible Jewish education through a question-and-answer format tailored to diverse backgrounds, deeper understanding and engagement are achieved, because this method respects individual starting points and fosters personal connection to tradition.
  • Text-Based Learning as Spiritual Development
    methodology: text-based_learning
    By engaging deeply with Torah and rabbinic texts, individuals achieve spiritual and ethical growth, because the study itself is a sacred act that connects the learner to divine wisdom and moral refinement.
  • Universal Access to Authentic Mystical Wisdom
    methodology: authentic-received-wisdom
    By providing access to authentic, received Kabbalistic and Chabad mystical teachings, individuals from diverse backgrounds can achieve personal spiritual development, because these teachings contain timeless, transformative insights applicable to all.