New Shluchim to Establish First Chabad House in Slovenia

Rabbi Yossi and Rochele Krinsky are preparing to establish the first permanent Chabad center in Slovenia, bringing a full-time Chabad presence to the Central European country for the first time.

The new shlichus was announced at the gala banquet of the International Kinus Hashluchim on Sunday evening, adding Slovenia to the more than 100 countries with a permanent Chabad presence.

Slovenia’s Jewish community, which has a history dating back nearly 2,000 years, currently numbers only a few hundred. Until now, its Jewish needs have been served by Rabbi Ariel Haddad, shliach in nearby Trieste, Italy, who would travel across the border several times a year.

During a visit to Slovenia this past summer, the Krinskys organized a Jewish gathering in the capital, Ljubljana. Expecting approximately 15 participants, they were surprised when some 60 people attended. Rosh Hashanah programming also drew a strong turnout, including many Israelis living in the country.

Both Rabbi and Mrs. Krinsky grew up on shlichus, Rabbi Krinsky in Lithuania and Mrs. Krinsky in Sweden.

The new Chabad center will serve local Jewish residents, Israelis, and visitors, providing regular Jewish programming and strengthening Jewish life in a country that has never before had resident shluchim.

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