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The Heart of Our Philosophy
What is Chabad?
The word Chabad is a Hebrew acronym for three intellectual faculties that guide a person to refine and govern every act and feeling through the deepest dimensions of the soul.
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Chochmah
חָכְמָה — Wisdom
The initial spark of insight. That first flash of understanding before it takes shape — the seed of every idea and revelation. Wisdom is the ability to see truth as it is.
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Binah
בִּינָה — Understanding
The faculty of comprehension and analysis. Taking the spark of wisdom and expanding it, understanding its depth, breadth, and implications for life and action.
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Da'at
דַּעַת — Knowledge
The bridge between mind and heart. Knowledge that becomes so internalized it transforms into feeling, commitment, and tangible action in the world.
Words of the Rebbe
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902–1994), the seventh leader of Chabad-Lubavitch
Remember that in a hall of perfect darkness, totally dark, if you light one small candle, its light will be seen from afar; its precious light will be seen by everyone.
One must go to a place where nothing is known of Godliness, nothing is known of Judaism, and while there, put one's own self aside and ensure that the other calls out to God.
The world will be a better place when we focus on what we can give, rather than what we can get.
Known simply as "The Rebbe," Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson guided post-war Jewry with extraordinary vision. He dispatched thousands of emissaries (Shluchim) across the globe — including to Albania — to ensure that no Jew would ever be alone. His philosophy: every person matters, every act of kindness counts, and "good leaders create followers, but great leaders create leaders."
Ways
Join a Torah Class
Study the weekly Torah portion, explore Chassidic philosophy, or learn about Jewish history. Classes are open to all levels of knowledge.
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Volunteer Your Time
Help prepare meals, welcome guests, organize events, or assist with community programs. Every pair of hands makes a difference.
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Make a Donation
Support Jewish life in Albania. Your donation helps fund Shabbat meals, holiday programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach.
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Jewish education for children of all ages — Hebrew school, holiday workshops, arts and crafts, and Jewish values through fun activities.
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The Rebbe's Mitzvah Campaigns
Ten mitzvot that the Rebbe championed for every Jewish home and heart
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Shabbat Candles
Light every Friday
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Tefillin
Bind daily
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Mezuzah
On every door
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Torah Study
Learn every day
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Tzedakah
Give daily charity
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Holy Books
Fill your home
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Kosher Food
Nourish body & soul
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Jewish Education
For every child
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Family Purity
Sacred foundation
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Ahavat Yisrael
Love every Jew