New Shluchim to Auburn, California

Rabbi Mendel and Chana Weinbaum and their two children will be moving out as the new Chabad Shluchim to Auburn, California.

“As my wife Chana and I began to get ready to move on shlichus, we knew it wouldn’t be easy,” Rabbi Mendel says. “We were often told that “it takes a village.” But as we began to prepare ourselves, the one thing we couldn’t prepare for was just how generous our village could be. We are completely blown away by how excited everyone is for us. We knew our family and friends would share our simcha, but even complete strangers are reaching out to take part in our mission, reaching out to donate to help us establish ourselves. We are overwhelmed and amazed, and so, so grateful for the outpouring of both emotional and financial support we’ve received.”

The support is both needed and appreciated, as together with their two children, the Weinbaums are preparing to make the move to a small town in Northern California called Auburn. While there is a small Jewish presence there, there is no formal community or infrastructure.

“We plan on establishing our own Chabad house, in addition to creating afterschool programming for public school children, celebrating Shabbosim and Yomim Tovim with the community, and generally bringing fellow Jews closer to Yiddishkeit by spreading the light and joy of Chassidus and the Rebbe’s teachings. A short pilot trip has shown that Auburn’s Jews are optimistic about the impact we will have, and look forward to our joining the community,” Rabbi Mendel says.

To take part in making their shlichus a success, please donate using this link. Each and every positive message, offer of support, and donation is deeply appreciated. “Thank you for your support and partnership in our shlichus,” the Weinbaums said.