About Chabad at The Hague
The Jewish community of The Hague dates back to the end of the 17th century. The NIG (Nederlands Israëlitische Gemeente) - Jewish community of The Hague has been providing the needs of the community for over 300 years.
Chabad activities in The Hague started with periodical farbrengens in the 1960's under the leadership of the first Shliach to The Netherlands, Rabbi I. Vorst. In 1986 Rabbi Pinchas Meijers was appointed Rabbi of the Jewish community, subsequently establishing a permanent Chabad presence.
In 1994 Rabbi Shmuel Katzman joined the Rabbinate of the NIG (Nederlands Israëlitische Gemeente - the Jewish community of The Hague) and continues to lead the community to this day.
Over the past 30 years Rabbi Shmuel and Sara Katzman have been committed to leading the community and are at the forefront of its growth.
In 2021 Rabbi Mendel and Chaya Katzman joined the team to further grow Jewish activities in the city. Their main focus is to offer programming for the youth, students and young adults, and to offer support to the Jews living in the Scheveningen neighborhood.
Although we are primarily located in The Hague we also privode support to the surrounding cities in Zuid Holland, including Wassenaar, Leiden, Delft and Zoetermeer.
Chabad at the Hague is a local independent entity. Funds donated to Chabad will be utilized to provide support to the local Jewish community and create new initiatives to further the growth. Chabad The Hague is an part of Stichting Chabad Zuid-Holland (ANBI) and is a registered 501(c)3 organization (Friends of Chabad at The Hague, Inc.), donations are tax deductible in The Netherlands and the USA.
About Chabad Lubavitch
Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. Guided by the teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, the most influential rabbi in modern history, Chabad is now the name behind a global organization spanning all 50 states and over 100 countries with over 5,000 Chabad emissaries serving at the helm. Click here to learn more.
