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Wikipedia

A Chabad House is a centre for disseminating Orthodox Judaism by the Chabad movement. These centers exist today around the world, and serve as a Jewish community center that provides educational and outreach activities serving the needs of the entire Jewish community, regardless of degree of observance. Each center aims to provide a cozy and informal place to learn about and observe Judaism, and provides an atmosphere such that all Jews feel comfortable at Chabad events. Some are in or very near college campuses, others are not.

Chabad Houses are typically run by a Chabad Rabbi and Rebbetzin, often with the assistance of unmarried Chabad boys or girls, or, in the case of more developed Chabad Houses, with the assistance of a second or even third married couple.

Services

Some typical Chabad House programs include: Hospital and prison visitations; holiday activities such as "Sukkah Mobiles," Chanukah and Purim gift baskets and kits, holiday rallies and festivals; counselling and social Services; Jewish studies classes, lectures and seminars; Judaica services; regular newspapers and kosher meals. Classes may also be provide for non-Jews in the Noahide laws, as per Rabbi Schneerson's Noahide campaign.

In universities

Chabad Houses in universities often provide housing for students, peer counselling and drug prevention centers, student activity offices, a synagogue, a publications center, library, kosher dining hall, student lounges, and a computer area. It aims to provide a healthy social environment for all young men and women on the college campus.