About us
Chabad was founded with an over-arching vision: Although Jews may embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews - no labels, no affiliations - to develop a sense of community, enhance the Jewish experience and all in an enjoyable and engaging manner.
With tolerance, sincerity and deeply rooted values, Chabad can help you find and develop that Jewish spark in your heart.
We believe that Jews are Jews are Jews, regardless of affiliation or personal level of observance.
We have no checklist for knowledge, observance, beliefs or lifestyles of the people who attend our programs. Everyone is welcome.
Jewish faith rests on a firm bedrock of logic and intellect. Our tradition encourages us to inquire, to delve, to understand. With proper study and comprehension, we can transform the proverbial leap of faith into a stronger step of faith.
Come join us!
About Rabbi Mendel & Mushkie
Rabbi Mendel Krinsky grew up in nearby Vilnius, Lithuania where his parents are the Chabad Emissaries. He studied at rabbinical schools in the UK, Israel, USA and Canada and received his rabbinic ordination in 2016 from prestigious rabbis in Israel.
Mushkie was born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark, also the daughter of Chabad Emissaries. After graduating Beth Rivkah High School in Brooklyn, New York, she attended Beit Chana Teachers Seminary in Tzfat, Israel.
Chabad has been active in Lithuania since 1994. Based out of Vilnius, Rabbi Sholom Ber and Nechama Krinsky have created a thriving Jewish life for Jews in numerous cities throughout the country, including Kaunas. For over 20 years there have been weekly classes, holiday celebrations, shabbaton weekends and social programming for both locals as well as students. In 2020, Rabbi Mendel and Mushkie Krinsky moved to Kaunas to establish a permanent Chabad Center.
What is Chabad?
Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization.
It is considered to be the most dynamic force in Jewish life today.
The Philosophy
The word "Chabad"is a Hebrew acronym for the three intellectual faculties of: chachmah-wisdom, binah-comprehension and da'at-knowledge. The movement's system of Jewish religious philosophy, the deepest dimension of G‑d's Torah, teaches understanding and recognition of the Creator, the role and purpose of Creation, and the importance and unique mission of each Creature. This philosophy guides a person to refine and govern his and her every act and feeling through wisdom, comprehension and knowledge.