Chabad Lubavitch on the East Side

Shmuly Grossbaum was raised in Thornhill, Ontario where his father directs the Chabad Lubavitch Organization of Ontario. Rabbi Shmuly studied for his rabbinic ordination in Safed, Israel. He spent his post rabbinic internship engaged in outreach work, and volunteering for Jewish causes.

Mushkie was raised in Buffalo Grove, IL, where her father directs the Chabad center. After spending her post high school year studying in Israel, Mushkie served as the extra-curricular program director at the Chabad Girls High School in Michigan. As a guidance counselor, she strived to instill pride and inspire the students to pursue their interests in the growing public role of women in Jewish life.

For Shmuly and Mushkie, public service is a sacred responsibility, a great honour, and the realization of their dream. Indeed, as disciples of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of blessed memory, dedicating their lives to promote and perpetuate traditional values was always their life vision, and fueled and inspired by the homes and families they grew up in.

Shmuly and Mushkie are looking forward to establishing a Jewish presence along the “East Side” of Yonge St., under the auspices of Chabad Lubavitch. Through a plethora of programs and projects that address the needs of all segments of the community they look forward to bring this vision to reality. They are proud to join the Rebbe’s brigade of emissaries servicing the Jewish community throughout the GTA. Together with their two month old son Mendel, they look forward to open a new Chabad satellite centre east of Yonge St., a warm and welcoming space to learn, explore and experience our rich heritage in a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere. From early childhood to Bar/Bat Mitzvah clubs, adult education to young professionals and more, Chabad on the East Side will be there for everyone.

From eschabad.com