Chabad of Berlin

Berlin Chabad Receives $2 Million from German Govt.

Chabad-Lubavitch in Berlin will receive $2.15 million from a $1.75 billion pot intended for cultural institutions and projects in the German capital city, the JTA reports.

The Jewish Museum Berlin will receive $7 million in 2017, an increase of $1.18 million. The added funding reflects the importance of Jewish life in Berlin, Social Democratic Party lawmaker Swen Schulz, a member of the Bundestag’s Budget Committee, told the German news agency dpa.

Chabad in Berlin operates under the leadership of Rabbi Yehuda and Leah Teichtal.

3 Comments

  • Moshiach Tzeiten!

    Unreal that the German government is actually supporting Yiddishkeit. My Yekke ancestors, including Aunt Miriam bas R. Yosef who died in Auschwitz, are rejoicing in their graves. Moshiach Now!

  • Kol hakovod

    Based on the record of accomplishments, Chabad of Berlin will utelize these funds, to accomplish even more

  • Yehuda

    Would be nice if all governments would make such offers to the Chabad Houses in their jurisdiction