Rabbi Shalom Duchman, Director of Colel Chabad said, “It is undeniable that the continuing corona crisis has created a sense of disconnect between communities in the US and those in Israel, and we realized that this is a way to re-establish some of that connection. While we all look forward to the day very soon where we can welcome visitors and volunteers back to Jerusalem, we now have a meaningful format that can allow them to enjoy the Pantry Packers experience while supporting those in need locally and in Israel” • Full Story

Over 400 orphans and 150 widows attended 3-day annual Colel Chabad Chanuka Retreat at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem this week. The three-day getaway included full meals, nightly candle lighting and parties, children’s and youth entertainment programs and day excursions • Full Story

In Israel this year, hundreds of families are being supported by the efforts of Colel Chabad in Eretz Yisroel, which was founded by the Alter Rebbe • Full Story

With Israel going into a lockdown for the Yomim Tovim, Colel Chabad is ramping up the food distribution to make sure that every family that needs food for Yom Tov will have food • Photos

The Israeli government has set up a system to provide food stamps for those who can’t afford to buy food during this crisis. There’s just one problem: The government doesn’t have the infrastructure to distribute these food stamps to those who need them. And Israel’s social services realized that, of all the charitable organizations in Israel, the one with the best track record of providing food to Israel’s poor is none other than Colel Chabad • Full Story