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Chabad-Lubavitch of the Virgin Islands is dedicated to serving all Jews throughout the territory with Ahavat Yisroel – an unconditional love and concern, regardless of background and affiliation.

We strive to provide Jewish education, awareness and the means to practice our Jewish heritage. To create a warm and welcoming environment for all visitors, affording them a positive experience and the ability to vacation Jewishly. To service our local community and visitors in times of celebration, distress or unforeseen circumstances.

We encourage positive action on the part of every fellow Islander, to increase in goodness and kindness and to take part in the call of humanity - to brighten this world together and create a home for G-d.
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Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Saint Thomas, VI 00802
Weekly Torah Portion
Upcoming Holiday
Jul. 2 - Jul. 23
Daily Thought
Some people think that if they were truly spiritual, they would never eat. In truth, few acts are as divine as eating food. Eating is similar to sifting gold. You grasp the divine spark within a food and reject the dross. And then, in the mitzvahs energized by that food, you carry that divine spark back to its origin within the oneness of its Creator. That is why there are foods that are forbidden and foods that are permissible. The Hebrew word for “forbidden” is assur—meaning tied down. “Permissible” is mutar—untied. Kosher means “fit.” Foods that are assur are not fit for the divine act of eating...
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