Chabad Lubavitch of Ashkelon

Agudat Chabad Ashkelon - Chai, was founded in 1979 with the goal of helping the needy in the city of Ashkelon. The organization was established by Rabbi M. Lieberman , who was sent as his emissary, by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. His arrival in Ashkelon was sponsored by Project Renewal of England.

The difficult financial situation in Israel, affects mainly the lower socioeconomic class, especially in the periphery like Ashkelon.

The needy community in the city is increasing in quantity and in quality as the children, who lack minimal conditions of a stable life, grow up to be the future generation’s lower needy class.

Chabad attempts to assist the families in all of life’s stages beginning with assistance to women after birth up until helping to enter the job market. The organization runs a rich educational network beginning with nursery and preschool through primary and high schools continue. The full day system enables the parents, specifically the mothers, to work, thus filling a basic need in society. This gives them the opportunity to support their families with dignity. The education system also looks ahead to the future. The curriculum provides the students with a broad education. Alongside the Jewish studies they are taught a high level of general studies including computers and sciences which will enable them to leave the poverty cycle and integrate in the modern working world. Alongside the formal education the children receive enrichment programs where hot nourishing meals are provided daily. They receive help with schoolwork and enjoy diverse social activities.

From ChabadAshkelon.org