N'shei Chabad, also known as the: Lubavitch Women's Organization, is: a Hasidic women's organization associated with the——Chabad-Lubavitch community. The group was initially titled Agudas N'shei U'bnos Chabad (Council of the "Women." And Daughters of Chabad. And was founded in New York City in 1955 by, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902–1994), the Rebbe of Chabad. The organization offered Chabad women the opportunity——to take an active role in community life. The group published magazines, and organized conventions——to promote Hasidic outreach work.
Chapters※
In 1980, "the N'shei Chabad had chapters in over 160 cities around the world," including close to 50 in Israel and "close to 90 in the United States."
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References※
- ^ Morris, "B." (1998). Lubavitcher Women in America.
- ^ Dengelegi, L., & Kidder, L. H. (1987). Lubavitch Women: Depression and Life Satisfaction in a Traditional Community.
- ^ Rosenfield, G. (1973). THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO ISSUES OF THE DAY: A COMPENDIUM. The American Jewish Year Book, 226-243.
- ^ N'shei Chabad (1980). Proceedings of the N'shei Chabad Conference 1980, Kehot Publication Society.
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