Jewish Community of Quebec City

The Jewish Community in Quebec City has seen its population rise and fall since 1700s. The community in New France found new life with the arrival of a young, energic couple, Rabbi Dovid Lewin, and his wife, Devorah-Leah. In 2006, the Lewins established a Chabad presence in this charming city full of contrasts. Born and raised in France, Rabbi Dovid had worked with the youth of the French Riviera before coming to reanimate one of North America's oldest Jewish community.

The Chabad movement began more than a century ago in the town of Lubavitch in White Russia. Most appropriately, the word Lubavitch means "city of brotherly love" in Russian. The Chabad philosophy of love and concern for fellow Jews and the world at large has been carried forward in our own generation by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994), known simply as "the Rebbe". The Rebbe helped the community move on from the tragic losses of the Holocaust to work towards a better future.

the town of Lubavitch in White Russia. Most appropriately, the word Lubavitch means "city of brotherly love" in Russian. The Chabad philosophy of love and concern for fellow Jews and the world at large has been carried forward in our own generation by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994), known simply as "the Rebbe". The Rebbe helped the community move on from the tragic losses of the Holocaust to work towards a better future.

Inspired by the Rebbe's message, guided by Torah ideals, and using their warm, caring hearts and dynamic personalities, Rabbi Dovid and Devorah-Leah have created a full network of services, activities, and programs in Quebec City which have enriched the lives of thousands.

From JQuebec.com