Rabbi Abbale and Rivkie Raichik (nee Itkin) are moving to Los Angeles, California to open a new Chabad Center in the Greater Brookside area.
Los Angeles has been a Chabad hotbed since 1949 when the Frierdiker Rebbe sent Rabbi Menachem Shmuel Dovid and Leah Raichik to build and spread Yiddishkeit and Chassidus there.
As the second biggest Jewish population in the United States and fifth in the world with an estimated 662,000 Jewish residents, Los Angeles is teeming with Jews. Many who have not yet been reached and are searching for community, meaning, and purpose.
After a delay in plans due to the Coronavirus, the young family is due to move in just a few weeks. They look forward to bringing the High Holidays to the many staying at home by bringing the mitzvos to their doorsteps.
“In our visits to the community and discussing current world events we recognize now more than ever the importance of Jewish identity and pride. We will work to cultivate Jewish pride in Brookside and spread the Rebbes message that Hashem loves every Jew no matter their past and just one mitzva can bring Moshiach now!” says Rabbi A. Raichik.
The new shluchim are raising funds to support their work.
Click here to help:
https://chabadofbrookside.raisegiving.com/
We will never forget the impact your Zeide A”H the first Shaliach to California had on us and the community at large. Reb S”D Raichik`s name is still revered in our circles. A chossid who live simply, did not need big buildings to feel accomplished, yet put on tefillin with all yidden and cared for their Yiddishkayt. You should have lots of Hatzlacha in bringing to LA the warmth of shlichus.
Brookside is lucky to get this power couple who are so dedicated to their shluchos. Hatzlacha Rabba, happy to support your new shluchos
Abbale is mamash a Tzadik
הצלחה רבה!!
Yay Abba’le!! Mazal Tov!! Did you learn Hayom Yom today?? 😉