Guiding Vision

The work of The Village Chabad is inspired by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Rebbe, whose leadership championed the dignity of every individual. He articulated a vision of Jewish life grounded in moral responsibility and education, and in the conviction that Jewish values must be lived and expressed in the world. His leadership was defined by a long view—investing in people, ideas, and institutions that could sustain Jewish life across generations.

Around the world and across cultures, Chabad exists as one of the most broadly engaged Jewish networks in history. Centered on the principle that every person’s heritage and identity are worth nurturing, Chabad serves cities, towns, and university campuses on every continent, bringing Jewish life into everyday life and into places where community once was distant or absent. Chabad centers serve as hubs of connection, learning, and Jewish celebration.

Although rooted in Jewish engagement, this global network likewise reflects a broader belief in the value of dignity and service to people at all stages of life. Chabad institutions draw from a legacy that treats Jewish thought as a guide for living, shaping action, responsibility, and human connection in everyday life. In this way, the broader movement’s work resonates beyond specific affiliation, touching Jews and non-Jews alike with examples of care, curiosity, and communal responsibility.