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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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Learning & Inspiration
  • 10 Biblical Heroes with Traumatic ChildhoodsMany of the Bible’s most famous personalities had difficult childhoods, marked by sibling rivalry, a... Read More
  • What Does Judaism Tell Us About Abimelech, King of the Philistines?Abimelech’s treaties with the Patriarchs continued to have aftereffects centuries later. Who was thi... Read More
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Saint Thomas, VI 00802
Weekly Torah Portion
Upcoming Holiday
Dec. 4 - Dec. 12
Daily Thought
There are those who say that before we do any mitzvah, we must first understand why it needs to be done. Why else were we given a mind? There are others who say we must just obey with simple faith. How else can we bond with One who is entirely beyond our understanding? Abraham did both. He began with absolute faith, even when it was impossible to make sense of what he had been told to do. Yet he would not leave until his questions were answered and he had been given a way to understand. “Don’t do a thing to the young man, for now I know that you are a G‑d fearing person.” (Genesis 22:12) Abraham said to G‑d, “Let me present my case....
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