Machneh Israel (Chabad)


Machne Israel is the social service organization of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.

Founding

Machneh Israel was founded by the Lubavitch leader Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Schneersohn in May 1941, he remained at the head of the organisation until his death in 1950 and appointed his son in-law Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn as the executive director. rabbi Yehuda krinsky serves as chairman. The Machne Israel Development Fund was later founded in 1984 in order to help fund and expand Chabad institutions.

Mission

The organisation attempts to encourage Torah observance, performance of Mitzvot and bring people back to Teshuva. Additionally, the organisation's stated goal was to spread the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe's message of "The quicker to Teshuva, the quicker the redemption will arrive".

Community projects

Mahane Israel has initiated a number of community projects, including: