Simply put, Chabad is dedicated to reaching out to others with acts of goodness and kindness. We are a community-based nonprofit organization rooted in traditional Jewish values, offering educational, spiritual, and social service programs that help people of all backgrounds — including those in need, regardless of belief or affiliation.

Since Chabad came to Milford in October 2001, Rabbi Mendy and Rochy Kivman have been working to build and strengthen Jewish life in the greater Milford and MetroWest area. Together with a growing community of supporters, Chabad House Jewish Center has been able to educate, comfort, and bring hope to countless individuals and families.

The word "Chabad" is a Hebrew acronym for Chochmah, Binah, and Da'as — Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge. "Lubavitch" is the name of the town in White Russia where the movement was based for over a century, and is often associated with brotherly love, reflecting the movement's emphasis on care, unity, and responsibility for every Jew.

Founded in 1772 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Chabad integrates the mystical, legal, and ethical dimensions of Torah life, while embracing modern tools and methods to reach and uplift others — including education, community outreach, youth programming, and social services.

Chabad has long stood at the forefront of Jewish education and communal life. The leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who assumed leadership in 1950, inspired a global transformation of Jewish outreach and education. Motivated by deep love for humanity and unwavering optimism, the Rebbe helped rebuild Jewish life worldwide after the Holocaust and launched an unprecedented network of institutions and initiatives dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and practice.