What is Chabad of RARA?

Chabad Lubavitch is a 200 year old Chassidic movement originating in the Russian city of Lubavitch. Under the leadership of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the movement has become the largest Jewish outreach organization in the world devoted to improving the spiritual and material conditions of Jews wherever they are.

Main centres in Australia are located in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the Gold Coast.

Over thirty years ago three young rabbis drove around Australia in a “Mitzvah Tank”- caravan, finding Jewish people and reconnecting them with their heritage. This trip laid the foundation and in July 2000, Chabad of RARA - (Rural and Regional Australia), was established as a non-profit organization to care for the spiritual and general needs of Jewish men, women, and children outside the main cities.

How can Chabad of RARA help you?

One of the cardinal tenants of Judaism is that all Jews are united, regardless of physical distance. All Jews, irrespective of their background, standard of observance or location, have the right to know more about their unique heritage. It is our purpose to bring knowledge of that heritage within your reach and help you reclaim your birthright by providing the following information and services.

• Visits to Jews living in rural and regional Australia
• Provision of Jewish books, tapes, software programs
• Provision of Mezuzahs, Teffillin, Shabbos candles and other Jewish items
• Seminars and lecture series in regional locations
• Communication via internet, phone and letters
• Circumcisions, Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, and funerals
• Mobile lending library
• Educational resources- for children and adults
• Information and arrangements for Kosher food
• Summer and winter camps for youth
• Counseling and family services

Build your very own Jewish community!

The Torah teaches us that while giving to others is important, helping others to give and grow is the highest form of giving. Chabad of RARA provides numerous services and facilities with a focus on visitation to areas without established Jewish communities. Though you may not know it , there is most likely a potential community in your own extended back yard!

By filling out the  inquiry form, you can help us give you the opportunity to meet other Jews living in your rural neighborhood. Together the Jews in your area may chose to run holiday or Shabbos programs, social events, or just become friends! Shalom!  

Meet the Chabad of RARA team