About Us

Chabad Lubavitch

Guided by the leadership, teachings and inspiration of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Chabad-Lubavitch has set the dictum of “Love your fellow as yourself” as the defining factor in its liberal approach of unconditional acceptance of fellow Jewish people regardless of their background and affiliations.

While sharing and teaching the depth and the beauty of Judaism, every individual is encouraged to appreciate the depth of our heritage at their own comfortable pace.

As the world’s largest Jewish educational and outreach organization and a vibrant force in global Jewish life, its activities have touched the lives of millions of Jews. With close to 4,000 educational, social and religious institutions worldwide, there isn’t a Jewish community in the world that has not been positively affected by its work.

Recognizing the unique challenge of Downtown Vancouver, Chabad Lubavitch of British Columbia has entrusted Rabbi Binyomin & Mrs. Malky Bitton to meet the various needs of Downtown’s 3000 Jews.

Mission Statement

In the year 2000, a Federation survey estimated two to three thousand Jews living in Downtown Vancouver. With the Yaletown boom those numbers have reached the upper range. Today Downtown boasts a vibrant and growing Jewish community. 

In July of 2005, Rabbi Binyomin and Malky Bitton established Chabad of Downtown, an address for all and any Jewish needs, regardless of religious background, affiliation or financial status. Chabad of Downtown is dedicated to serve every Jew with Ahavat Israel and unconditional love.

Our broad spectrum of programs strive to ensure Jewish continuity and identity through increasing Jewish education, pride, knowledge, practice and commitment. The Chabad Jewish Centre provides a “Home Away From Home” for all Jews in a warm and friendly environment.

Our Programs: