What they call their work
What they do
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 4 activities
- Educational Workshops for Schools and CampsDelivers hands-on, educational workshops through the Mitzvah-To-Life Presentation program, bringing Jewish customs and values to schools and camps in an interactive format.
- Global Jewish Outreach and Support NetworkDeploys emissaries worldwide to support Jewish communities, responds to global correspondence with spiritual guidance, distributes charitable funds, and engages millions in Jewish practice through outreach initiatives and online platforms.
- In-School Jewish Cultural ClubsOperates Jewish cultural clubs within public middle and high schools, such as at Forest Hills High School and J.H.S. 157 Halsey, offering weekly meetings during school hours or after school featuring discussions, games, food preparation, and hands-on activities focused on Jewish traditions and Israel.
- Weekly Jewish Trivia ChallengesHosts weekly mobile-based Jewish trivia contests for high school students via text message, featuring Amazon gift card prizes and instant feedback, aimed at engaging youth in Jewish knowledge in an accessible format.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Community-Wide Jewish Holiday CelebrationsOrganizes large-scale annual events for major Jewish holidays including Lag B'Omer, Purim, Sukkot, Chanukah, and Passover, featuring public celebrations, lighting ceremonies, concerts, street dancing, and family-friendly activities to foster intergenerational participation.
- Shabbat and Weekend Immersion ProgramsHosts Shabbatons and regular Shabbat gatherings for high school students and men, featuring prayer services, meals, Torah discussions, spirited activities, and community-building experiences centered around Shabbat observance.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Adult Jewish Education and Spiritual SupportProvides weekly Torah classes for men and women on Jewish law, Chassidic teachings, and practical life applications, held in private homes; also offers individualized spiritual guidance, Mezuzah checks, holiday visitation, and lifecycle support.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-School Jewish Education Programs for YouthRuns weekly after-school programs for students in grades 6–8, including separate sessions for boys and girls, featuring Jewish learning, games, food preparation, team-building, and trips. Programs are held at the Chabad Youth Center and local schools, with transportation provided where needed.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- International Network of Jewish InstitutionsOperates approximately 4,900 educational and social-service institutions across over 100 countries, including about 200 in the Former Soviet Union focused on Jewish learning and humanitarian aid.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Publication and Distribution of Jewish Educational MaterialsProduces and distributes millions of books, pamphlets, audio and video recordings, and educational materials in multiple languages; also publishes over 400 volumes of Torah teachings, letters, and talks.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Outreach and Volunteer ProgramsOffers periodic programs and volunteer opportunities for high school students, including community service, food package distribution, and religious outreach, designed to build leadership and peer relationships in a positive environment.
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Who they work with
- 770 - Chabad Headquarters Network — Central hub for Chabad activities, including weekly blessing distributions and organizational leadership.
- 770, the Rebbe's Synagogue Partner — Facilitates visits to 770, the Rebbe's Synagogue, described as a house of blessings and the mini Temple in the current generation.
- Forest Hills High School Partner — Hosts the Jewish Club during school hours and is the target school for the Ctext Jewish Trivia program.
- Home Depot Partner — Partnered on the Chanukah project.
- J.H.S. 157 Halsey Partner — Hosts the Israel Club program at the school for students to explore Jewish culture and Israel.
- J.H.S. 190 Partner — Hosts Jewish club meetings at the school premises for students.
- J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage Partner — Hosts the Jewish Club program at the school for students to explore Jewish culture.
- Lubavitcher Rebbe Partner — Central spiritual leader whose teachings and emissaries guide the organization's mission and outreach.
- QJCC Partner — Collaborates to provide additional resources to the Queens Jewish community.
- UJA Partner — Collaborates to provide additional resources to the Queens Jewish community.
How they approach the work
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- Decentralized Spiritual Conduit Modelmethodology: decentralized outreach networkBy deploying emissary couples to establish local centers, we extend spiritual access because each center functions as a conduit for divine guidance and Rebbe-inspired leadership, making sacred purpose locally accessible.
- Education as Spiritual Activationmethodology: education_as_redemptionBy studying concepts like messianic redemption, we actively participate in bringing about their realization because Torah study is not merely intellectual but a spiritually efficacious act that influences divine outcomes.
- Experiential and Joy-Centered Engagementmethodology: experiential_educationBy combining Jewish education with play, recreation, and joyful service, we increase engagement and internalization of values because positive emotional experiences create durable spiritual connections.
- Long-Term Relational Mentorship Modelmethodology: long-term youth mentorshipBy embedding culturally accessible programming in schools and continuing mentorship beyond graduation, we sustain youth engagement because ongoing relationships foster lasting Jewish identity and communal belonging.