# Ohr Chabad

> Where Chassidic wisdom becomes real life.


## Posts

- [A Harmonious Ohr Chabad Camping Trip](https://ohrchabad.com/a-harmonious-ohr-chabad-camping-trip/): Ever been camping with a group of friends that just so magically turns into a harmonious family? Where the air is so pure that each breath feels like a spurt of energy and joy? Ever experienced a night under the stars that left you feeling a deep love for God’s world that you just need to share with the world? That’s camping with Ohr Chabad. Yesterday, the Ohr Chabad Seed Group families, together with some great friends, went on an incredible camping trip right at the site where Ohr Chabad is about to be built. We brought everything in tow: […]
- [Pesach with Ohr Chabad Was a Hit!](https://ohrchabad.com/pesach-with-ohr-chabad-was-a-hit/): Pesach with Ohr Chabad was a huge hit! Over 400 visitors from all over Israel and the world came to enjoy a spectacular day full of fun in the Yatir forest. Passengers enjoyed a thrilling ride up the mountain, and towards the ancient Levite caves. During the exciting ride, everyone learned about the history of the Yatir forest, and the unconditional love of the Tribe of Levi, which allowed refugees to recover and grow from life’s mistakes. Back at the KKL campsite, David Feinster mesmerized crowds from babies to grandparents with his unbelievable collection of musical instruments, and then got […]
- [A Deep Meaningful Purim Seuda](https://ohrchabad.com/a-deep-meaningful-purim-seuda/): Today, the most successful way to start a new yishuv in Israel is with a “garin,” aka a “seed group.” The Ohr Chabad garin is made up of 25 (soon to be 30) families, who will be moving into the Yishuv together in the coming months. Until then, we get together as often as we can, to build our community spirit and love.  On Purim, many of our garin families got together for the most beautiful seuda, with homemade food.  On the women’s side Chaya Mushka Hendel started off the farbrengen on the topic of simple bitachon (faith). We then […]
- [Shabbat in Arad, a taste of the Future](https://ohrchabad.com/shabbat-in-arad-a-taste-of-the-future/): Just a few days ago, many of the Ohr Chabad Garin families gathered together in Arad for an important Shabbat. Building a new yishuv isn’t just about building houses, it’s about building a strong community united around the same vision. Far more important than the infrastructure and rods is that the families who will live in the yishuv love and care for each other, and know how to work together as a team.  In the coming year, our first thirty families will move into a temporary neighborhood in the yishuv together, and begin building the community. Until then, we get […]
- [My Yom Kippur Prayer](https://ohrchabad.com/my-yom-kippur-prayer/): Dear God, On this eve of Yom Kippur, I want to apologize for all the times You put a gift in my hands, and I turned it down. For all the times You gave me the tremendous gift of speech; with the power of prayer, of unifying words, words to comfort, and words to uplift—but I chose instead to remain quiet. For all the times You gave me the beautiful gift of thought; with the ability to explore Your wisdom, wonder at creation, ponder solutions, and search for the good—but I chose instead to remain ignorant. For all the times […]
- [When Beauty is Shattered](https://ohrchabad.com/when-beauty-is-shattered/): I wrote this years ago, after a tumultous time in my younger life. It’s the most personal and soul-bearing thing I’ve ever written, so it’s been hiding in my diary since then. Today a friend inspired me to share it, because many of us have had the same experience, in one way or another, and it’s good to know that we’re all on the same boat. —- When I was a child, Torah said to me, “follow me, and I will make your life beautiful.” So I followed him. I followed Torah as much as I could, and my life […]
- [The Longest Experiment of My Life](https://ohrchabad.com/the-longest-experiment-of-my-life/): Sometimes I get the feeling that my days are like a never-ending loop of the same day-to-day routine. Wake up, get ready for gan drop-off, drop off, grocery shopping, laundry, dishes, etc. While on the surface, my schedule looks the same, the underlying experience is very much like an experiment. As much as I like to think I have things under control, there are so many trial and error experimentations and testing of hypotheses that I constantly undergo. Often, the results of my experiments are unexpected, based on the changing parameters  that have been thrown at me. This drastically shapes […]
- [A Window to the Desert](https://ohrchabad.com/a-window-to-the-desert/): I love painting in the desert. The desert isVastness.Serenity.Simplicity and calm.Landscape opens, so do the minds.Let go of clutter, enter light.Maybe we can receive the Torah. Again. Here.Or Hear Hashem in the wind.So I sit and breathe it in. Gulp it in can’t get enough.And I paint it out. And hope to carry it with me when I am forced to part vacation over back to the city. Yearning for more solitude. Maybe solitude with friends, but in the desert. Now at home, glancing at my little painting, I open a window to the vastness of the desert I keep […]
- [No Longer Neglecting My Dreams](https://ohrchabad.com/no-longer-neglecting-my-dreams/): This is about our dreams. How often do we neglect our dreams? Or have we forgotten what they are, like an old suit dusty in the attic? So one of my most outlandish dreams, as a mother raising seven kids (thank G-d) and working full time as an engineer, was that I’d display my paintings in an art gallery. I’ve loved sketching and painted since I was little. As a hobby. On the side. Sometimes in life we get busy with our routine. We forget what makes us come alive. What talents Hashem (God) gave us to do our shlichus […]
- [I’m a Visitor in My Hometown](https://ohrchabad.com/im-a-visitor-in-my-hometown/): A little over a year ago, I left my hometown; namely: my neighborhood, community, the street I’ve lived on for the past 27 years, and most of my family– for my real hometown, ISRAEL! And now, this summer, I’ve returned to my “…land and from your birthplace and from your father’s house” (Genesis 12, 1, for lack of a better word) for a visit.    In the past, when I’ve come back home (i.e. Montreal, at that time) from Israel, I went on and on, making fun of all the “Only in Israel” moments I had experienced. This trip though, […]
- [The Quick and Classic Healthy Israeli Breakfast](https://ohrchabad.com/the-quick-and-classic-healthy-israeli-breakfast/): I’m always rushing in the morning, and usually skip breakfast. A shot of espresso with milk and ice goes a long way. But when I do decide to have breakfast, it should be healthy, tasty, satisfying, and QUICK. Today I was actually able to get out of bed without hitting snooze (secrets revealed! Don’t tell anyone!), and that lead to Davening before most of the kids got up. Taking care of myself physically was the next step, after taking care spiritually. So, along with my second cup of iced coffee, I threw together this yogurt and fruit concoction. Classic Israeli […]
- [Delicious and Homey Pear Tart](https://ohrchabad.com/delicious-and-homey-pear-tart/): Truth be told, I have a strong dislike for blogs, Facebook and social media. So much so that this is actually my first blog post EVER. I mean, I avoid any media that increases competition and my personal feeling of inadequacy compared to everyone’s parenting/housekeeping/skiing/traveling/cooking skills… You get it. So I’ll preface this post by saying that the reason I am writing (asides from the fact my friend Bruria asked me to), is because I always thought I couldn’t do something specific. And today I just jumped in and did it. And it had a profound impact on how I […]
- [Moshiach Tech Times](https://ohrchabad.com/moshiachtech-times/): I had an epiphany.  Hashem makes sure all we need to have in this world for moshiach’s arrival is set in place. He’s preparing this world for his coming. Comparing how we lived thousands of years ago, hundreds of years ago, decades ago, to how we live today, we can see how the pace of change has sped up. Look at how quickly technology has advanced and evolved! And I ask myself, for what? Why would Hashem want us to discover the greatest time savers yet paradoxically, the greatest time wasters of all time? Washing machines. Dish washers. Cars. Toasters. […]
- [Am I Still New Here?](https://ohrchabad.com/am-i-still-new-here/): Making Aliyah has its benefits. But how long is one really considered an olah chadasha? For how much longer can I milk my excuse, “but I’m an olah chadasha,” in order to get better service (maybe?) and be excused for my grammar mistakes. When I first made Aliyah, I liked to tell people, “we’re fresh off the boat,” but that era has ended. When will this one? Today marks my first “aliyaversary” as they like to call it here. Many have shared with me how they celebrate, falafel night, Israeli folk dancing, etc. But none of those feel right for […]
- [The Day I'll Wish for Struggle](https://ohrchabad.com/struggle/): Hayom Yom: Menachem Av 3 “From my father’s sichot: When Mashiach will come (speedily in our time, amein), then we shall really long for the days of the exile. Then we will truly feel distress at our having neglected working at avoda; then will we indeed feel the deep pain caused by our lack of avoda. These days of exile are the days of avoda, to prepare ourselves for the coming of Mashiach, speedily in our time, amein.” – The Rebbe You greeted me the moment I was born, you never failed to find me. You tagged along on lonely […]
- [Gimmel Tammuz: Can We Do This?](https://ohrchabad.com/gimmel-tammuz-are-we-up-for-the-challenge/): Two hundred years ago, Chabad Chassidim were born. For seven illustrious generations we were held by the hand, guided, trained, and handed a mission. We soaked it all in, weathered the storms, and, always looking towards our faithful leader, we grew. We survived wars of bloodshed, and battles of the mind; isolated prisons, and life underground. We learned how to rise above every challenge, all the while, clinging to our Rebbe for instruction and strength to carry on with our mission. Then it happened. On a rainy day in 1994. Shortly after being told that we were almost there – […]
- [Tuition: How Much for Chabad Schools in Be'er Sheva?](https://ohrchabad.com/school-tuition-chabad-israel/): A few months ago a Google Drive Spreadsheet went viral amongst the diaspora Jewish community. You probably saw it – it was a crowd-sourced chart of tuition in Jewish schools around the world. It was terrifying. In Israel almost all schools are fully funded by the government. Chabad schools have additional costs for added curriculum and events. We put together a chart of the approximate annual tuition for each Chabad school in Be’er Sheva. It’s important to remember that (a) things can and do vary from year to year; (b) fees can adjust according to family size and income; and (c), as with everything in Israel – it’s all […]
- [Does Chabad Do Aliyah?](https://ohrchabad.com/does-chabad-do-aliyah/): [dropcap]I[/dropcap] grew up hearing stories about my Zeide, known as Professor Avraham Polichenco – or as the Rebbe called him – the chossid from Argentina. He had helped many people find happiness and Judaism. People tell stories about how he saved their life. He also had a very close connection to the Rebbe. Over fifty years ago, my Zeide spent a year in Israel, much of it in Be’er Sheva. He was the engineer behind the Vasermil Football Stadium, where the Be’er Sheva team played for decades. My mother was born that year, in Be’er Sheva, where I live now. The […]
- [I'm Finally Home](https://ohrchabad.com/im-finally-home/): I’m finally home. I’m home when I walk through the streets and wonder if my forefather Avraham walked on the same spot as me. When I read through the parsha and find the name of my city right there. When I touch the walls of the kotel and tremble at the thought of what it once was. I’m home when the stranger next to me is family. When the other parent in the playground helps my daughter play safe. When my taxi driver tells me that everything will be alright. When I’m waiting at the bus stop and the old […]

## Pages

- [Sukkos 2025](https://ohrchabad.com/events/sukkot-2025/): The Ultimate Experience Sukkot in Yatir Camping with Ohr Chabad Book Now Looking forward to seeing you there! Sukkot October 8, 12:00pm – October 9, 10:00am Days Hours Minutes Seconds https://ohrchabad.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_4759.mov The ultimate camping experience! Camping between the beautiful forest hills, at a site with clean bathroom and shower facilities Safari Jeeping tours* through the Yatir forest Tour of archeological ruins and caves Petting zoo of adorable animals Bouncy castles for every age Shows, games, and more activities! Unity bonfire kumzitz with Nadav Bachar & Noam Shpayer Thursday morning family hike  The ultimate adventure, with a Sukkah on site! Limited […]
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- [Succos 2023](https://ohrchabad.com/events/sukkot-2023/): The Ultimate Experience Sukkot in Yatir Camping with Ohr Chabad Adventure in the Historic Forest Safari Jeep Tours & Fun Where Yatir Forest KKL Field School When Wednesday, October 4th – 5th The ultimate camping experience! Camping between the beautiful forest hills, at a site with clean bathroom and shower facilities Safari Jeeping tours* through the Yatir forest Tour of archeological ruins and caves Petting zoo of adorable animals Bouncy castles for every age Shows, games, and more activities! Unity bonfire kumzitz with Nadav Bachar & Noam Shpayer Thursday morning family hike  The ultimate adventure, with a Sukkah on site! […]
- [Registration - Thank You](https://ohrchabad.com/he/registration-thank-you/): שלום וברכה ! ברוכים הבאים לגרעין אור חב”ד.. ראשית אנו מודים לכם על הרישום לגרעין, בטח נחשפתם לרעיון של הקמת יישוב חב”ד כהוראת הרבי במספר הזדמנויות, ונגע בכם הרצון ותחושת השליחות להיות ראשונים לתרום ולסייע במשימה זו. כמה מילים על היישוב. ייעוד ” אור חב”ד הינו יישוב שליחות קהילתי חסידי, הדבק בדרכי חסידות חב”ד והוראות הרבי, חדשני, מזמין, ומאיר. אור חב”ד מהווה מוקד משיכה עולמי תיירותי ויזמי להפצת חסידות חב”ד וכדוגמא חי’ה לחום חסידי ואהבת ישראל.  החינוך הייחודי דוגל בגידול הדור הבא בחיות חסידית מתוך  פיתוח מנהיגות, יצירתיות, מצויינות לימודית וחיבור לטבע “. כמו בכל דבר גם כאן ישנם תהליכים […]
- [Pesach 2023](https://ohrchabad.com/events/tour/): For the very first time Chol Hamoed in Yatir A fun festival for the whole family Explore the Ohr Chabad home Safari Jeep Tours Where Yatir Forest KKL Field School When Sunday April 9, 10:00 – 18:00 Fun Activities for Everyone! Safari Jeeping tours* through the Yatir forest Explore the beautiful views where Ohr Chabad will be built Visit archeological ruins and caves Recycled drum circle workshop with the famous David Finster Mad science with Rabbi Dr Shuchat Petting zoo with adorable animals and birds Bouncy castles for all ages …and more! Limited space available, reserve to save your spot! […]
- [Blogs](https://ohrchabad.com/follow-our-development/blogs/): Follow our Community All Chassidus Our Community Aliya Israel Art Recipes Popular
- [Ohr Chabad HE](https://ohrchabad.com/he/): אור חב”ד איפה החכמה החסידית מתעוררת לחיים חלוץ בדרום ישראל נבנה כעת כפר חב״ד חדש שיקבל אורחים וישתף את החום והאור של היהדות. היישוב דמיינו מקום שבו החסידות נעשית מציאות.מקום שבו חסידים חיים במסירות אמתית להגשמת חלומות רבותינו נשיאינו.מקום שבו ילדים רצים בחופשיות ומגלים את העולם בעיני התורה.כפר שבו כל נשמה מוזמנת לגלות את האוצרות הפנימיים שלה — בליווי של קהילה אוהבת ומחבקת. ברוכים הבאים לאור חב״ד. אור חב״ד הוא יישוב חב״די חדש, שנבנה בימים אלו על ידי קבוצת משפחות בתמיכת אגו״ח – אגודת חסידי חב״ד.היישוב מגשים את בקשת הרבי מלפני עשרות שנים להקים יישוב חב״די נוסף — מקום שממנו […]
- [Building Project](https://ohrchabad.com/building-project/): BUILDING PROJECT More details coming Soon!
- [Moving to Israel](https://ohrchabad.com/making-aliyah/moving-to-israel/): Making Aliya Making Aliya A Place to Call Our Home Our ancestors used to cry for and dream of living in Israel. Today we have organizations ready to fly us to the Holy Land, providing assistance and even grants to help settle in. Nefesh B’Nefesh is an organization that works together with the Ministry of Absorption to facilitate the immigration of Jews from North America and England. Here’s a great place to start to understand what you’ll need to do in order to make aliyah: Aliyah Rights & Benefits The Aliyah Process
- [Events](https://ohrchabad.com/events/): Events Connecting Through Experience
- [Partner With Us](https://ohrchabad.com/join-the-project/partner-with-us/): Partner With Us This page is under construction
- [Buy A Home](https://ohrchabad.com/join-the-project/buy-a-home/): I Want to Build a home in Ohr Chabad Buy A Home The first neighborhood of 100 homes will set the tone and look for the future of the yishuv. Only families who plan to immediately build, and live in the home they build, will be allowed to purchase a plot. Buy A Home
- [Press](https://ohrchabad.com/press/): In The Press Ohr Chabad is a new Chabad community in Israel, inspired by the Rebbe’s vision to strengthen Jewish life in the land. Below is media coverage highlighting our story and progress. English Hebrew May 1, 2025 Read Article May 1, 2025 Read Article Mar 20, 2023 Read Article Feb 16, 2023 Read Article Feb 7, 2023 Read Article Jul 7, 2022 Read Article Mar 21, 2022 Read Article Apr 19, 2018 Read Article Feb 2, 2016 Read Article May 29, 2025 Read Article May 2, 2025 Read Article May 2, 2025 Read Article Mar 29, 2023 Read Article […]
- [Donate](https://ohrchabad.com/donate/): Join us in bringing this miracle to life. Your pioneering donation to Ohr Chabad has a profound impact. Support Ohr Chabad Our Future The Rebbe’s Vision There are many expenses involved in the development of a new village, ranging from bureaucratic and legal costs, to the practical construction of community programs and buildings. Below are just some of the projects we will need to fund in the coming months: Your Donation The Lasting Impact You’re fulfilling the mitzvah of settling the land of Israel, You’re helping create a much-needed center for Jewish education and connection, You’re helping turn the desert green, […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://ohrchabad.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Ohr Chabad is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Collection of Information When you visit our website, we may collect certain information about you. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and the pages you visit on our website. We may also collect information through cookies or other tracking technologies. If you leave a comment on one of our blog posts, […]
- [Our Partners](https://ohrchabad.com/about-us/our-partners/): Ohr Chabad Our Partners Our strategic partners are crucial to the development of Ohr Chabad. They provide knowledge, experience, resources, guidance, and support for the project, and their expertise and track record will be instrumental in its success. Agudas Chassidei Chabad The association of Chabad Chassidim in Israel is the directing branch of all Chabad activities in Israel, under which all Chabad institutions operate. Or Movement The OR Movement has a decades-long track-record of success in building and strengthening communities in the north and south of Israel. OR Movement has been closely guiding the Ohr Chabad project in strategic development […]
- [Ohr Chabad](https://ohrchabad.com/): Ohr Chabad   Where Chassidic Wisdom Comes to Life In the Yatir forest, a new Chabad village is being established to welcome visitors, and share the warmth and light of Judaism. Become A Pioneer The Yishuv Imagine a place where Chassidus becomes a reality. Where chassidim live in sincere effort to fulfill the dreams of our Rebbeim. A place where children run freely and discover the world through the eyes of the Torah. Imagine living in a village where everyone is welcome to discover their innermost treasures, while encouraged by a loving community. Welcome to Ohr Chabad. Ohr Chabad is a […]
- [Beersheva Directory](https://ohrchabad.com/making-aliyah/directory/): Be’er Sheva Directory Welcome to Be’er Sheva Be’er Sheva is the fourth largest city in Israel, and the closest big city to Ohr Chabad. Here is some information to begin navigating the city. Bakery & Restaurant There are a few bakeries and pizza shops trusted by Lubavitchers in Be’er Sheva. Ha’Ofa is a bakery with excellent challah.Address: Sderot Yerushalayim 2Phone: 08 665 1668 Clothing & General Shopping Yofi Mod is a huge tznius clothing shop with many light dresses perfect for the Israeli summer.Address: KKL 161Phone: 08-665 2538 Leader is a popular chain for tznius clothing, and has a boutique […]
- [Pioneer](https://ohrchabad.com/join-the-project/pioneer/): Pioneer Joining Ohr Chabad Part 1: Intro Becoming a Pioneer The Seed Group, or in Hebrew, “Garin,” is a group of the first 30 families who will move into the yishuv and establish the community atmosphere and framework. The garin already works together, planning the community and preparing for move-in day. They meet up often, learn together, and have community programs and youth groups. Part 2: Foundation The Seed Group The garin plans on moving into a temporary neighborhood in Ohr Chabad in 2023. The neighborhood will be made of prefab homes and function like a normal small community, while […]
- [The Plan](https://ohrchabad.com/about-us/the-plan/): About Us The Ohr Chabad Vision Ohr Chabad is a Chabad community yishuv with a mission. We follow in the ways of Chabad Chassidus and our Rebbe’s guidance, always innovating, taking initiative, and sharing light. Ohr Chabad will be a global tourist and entrepreneurial center from where Chassidic wisdom is shared and spread through a living example of Chassidic warmth, and love for a fellow Jew. The unique local children’s education institutions will advocate raising the next generation with an enthusiasm for Chassidus through leadership development, creativity, academic excellence, and connection to nature. The People Behind this Who Are We? […]
- [Resort](https://ohrchabad.com/projects/resort/): Resort Imagine a resort that relaxes and inspires you at the same time. Imagine being surrounded by Israel’s beauty, and breathing in its ancient secrets as you go about your day. Imagine a yeshiva that hosts your whole family in luxurious accommodations. Imagine the Ohr Chabad Resort. This program will be available once our community is ready Ohr Chabad Educational Resort Where Chassidic Wisdom Comes to Life Mission The Ohr Chabad educational resort will bring Jewish knowledge and Chassidic wisdom to life, providing both a revitalising and inspirational experience for international visitors of all backgrounds in the Holy Land of […]
- [Volunteer](https://ohrchabad.com/projects/volunteer/): VOLUNTEER Every year, thousands of Jewish students travel to Israel to devote their gap-year to the Holy Land. Ohr Chabad will offer a unique opportunity. Young adults will be able to contribute to the country’s growth in a very practical way, from the ground up. The program will include many educational aspects in urban planning, as well as possible college credits. At the same time, volunteers will be in a warm Jewish atmosphere, with daily classes on practical Torah wisdom. This program will be available once our community is ready. More details coming Soon!
- [Contact](https://ohrchabad.com/contact/): Contact Us Say Hello Call: +(972) 58 563 6393Email: hello@ohrchabad.com
- [FAQs](https://ohrchabad.com/faq/): What would you like to know? Frequently asked questions Information about Ohr Chabad and the new community: Why are you doing this? Because it’s needed. The growing Chabad population needs new communities for our young families to live in, and the world needs more light and dynamic centers for Jewish education. The Rebbe saw this need almost seventy years ago, and requested that such a village be built. We are fortunate that we get to bring this vision to life. Who is behind Ohr Chabad? Traditionally, in Israel new communities are established by seed groups called a “garin.” Ohr Chabad […]
- [Our Team](https://ohrchabad.com/about-us/our-team/): About Us The Ohr Chabad Team We’re not just building homes; we’re building a community. At the lead of this project, is a dynamic group of incredible families who have dedicated their lives to building the most beautiful community imaginable, with a light so powerful to spread across the world. Each family brings their own life experience and talents, and works through committees and roles to build the community, yishuv, and education programs. Board of Directors Established by Agudas Chassidei Chabad (the directing office of Chabad in Israel), the Board of Directors guides the project through to success. Each member […]

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