Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneersohn founded the Yeshiva Tomkhei Temimim, a religious school dedicated to the study of Hasidic philosophy in line with the purest Chabad traditions. The students of this yeshiva are called 'temimim,' derived from the word "Tamim," meaning pure or perfect. After the Communist Revolution, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Schneersohn left the Soviet Union in 1927 and reestablished the yeshiva in Warsaw, Poland. During World War II, the yeshiva made a remarkable escape to Shanghai, China, and later relocated to New York, where it continues to thrive. Now, we are entering the Yeshiva in Kfar Chabad, a vital center for education and the preservation of Chabad traditions.
Kfar Chabad is one of the most fascinating religious settlements in Israel, known for its unique character and vibrant community. Here are some key facts about Kfar Chabad:
- Every resident is employed, contributing to the village's active economy.
- It was founded by Jewish immigrants from the Soviet Union, who built the community with strong faith and resilience.
- The village is conveniently connected by its own train station.
- Kfar Chabad is renowned for its matzah, which is exported worldwide, and it houses the largest matzah bakery in the world.
- All businesses within Kfar Chabad are privately owned, fostering a strong sense of local entrepreneurship.
- An exact replica of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's house in New York can be found here, serving as a meaningful symbol for the community.
