By COLlive reporter
Rabbi Shmuli and Devorah Leah Michaan, along with their children Yossi and Mendel, are announced to be the newest shluchim to Vienna, Austria.
They will establish a new Shlichus for Young Jewish Professionals and English speakers in Vienna’s city center, also known as the 1st District.
Jewish students worldwide were drawn to Vienna due to the Jewish Lauder Business School founded by Chabad, with a very active Chabad on Campus. Many have stayed on post-graduation, and now they’ve grown into their own community needing a Shliach.
Due to the couple’s knowledge of many languages, including English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Hebrew, they will be able to welcome these young international professionals and make them feel very much at home.
Rabbi Shmuli Michaan grew up in São Paulo, Brazil, where his family serves as Chabad Shluchim. Shmuli has traveled to assist Shluchim worldwide, Pesach in Nepal, a summer in Honduras, and many more.
Since childhood, he dreamt of establishing a Chabad House to fulfill the Rebbe’s mandate of “doing our part to change the world for the better by loving and accepting every Jew unconditionally.”
In 2020, Shmuli married Devorah Leah (nee Rosenfeld). Born to Shluchim in Zurich, Switzerland, Devorah Leah also has much experience with Shlichus work.
As a couple, they have been living in Yerushalayim, where their home has always been open to people, particularly students from all walks of life.
The new Shluchim will be opening under the authority of Rabbi Mordechai and Mussia Segal, and appointed by the Head Shliach of Austria, Rabbi Jacob Biderman.
“We feel very fortunate to have gotten this Shlichus opportunity in Vienna, where Chabad has already accomplished so much. We look forward to taking this already-existing community to strengthen it and help it grow even more. The potential is endless!” said Rabbi Michaan.
Just in time for Gimmel Tammuz, the new Shluchim are launching a fundraising campaign to help them kickstart their Shlichus.
“Please help us to fulfill the Rebbe’s vision and to bring Moshiach closer,” they asked.
Support their Shlichus at cypvienna.com
So so exciting! Vienna is lucky to have you!!
Vienna is lucky to have you!!
wishing you much hatzlocha