New Shluchim to Wheeling, Illinois

Rabbi Mendel and Mushky Shmotkin (nee Stern), along with their baby Chana, are moving to the town of Wheeling, Illinois, to establish the first Chabad Center there.

Rabbi Mendel and Mushky Shmotkin (nee Stern), along with their baby Chana, are moving to the town of Wheeling, Illinois, to establish the first Chabad Center there.

Wheeling has a diverse population of 38,000 residents of different nationalities and ages. From the unaffiliated American family, to the intermarried Jewish-Asian couple, to the Ukrainian refugees, Wheeling is the melting pot in need of its first Jewish Center to cater to its 4,000 Jewish residents.

In addition, Wheeling’s new Town Center has attracted an influx of young professionals, with a 20% Jewish clientele.

Throughout their pre-Pesach and Chanuka visits, the Shmotkins have met some Jewish residents and shared meaningful encounters.

“We feel like we’re the only Jews in town!” one couple remarked. “We would love for our daughter to meet other Jewish teens.”

“Having Chabad in my own hometown would be my dream come true!” another woman expressed.

These encounters charged the Shmotkins with a sense of urgency to begin their Chabad activities and cater to the different demographics in the town.

The new Shluchim have been appointed by Rabbi Shmuel Katz, Shliach to the northwest suburbs of Chicago and Rabbi Meir Shimon Moscowitz, Head Shliach to the state of Illinois.

Chabad of Wheeling is fortunate to be a part of the 1,210 new mosdos established for the Rebbe’s 120^th birthday.

Please consider partnering with them as they embark on the Rebbe’s Shlichus, preparing each corner of the globe for the coming of Moshiach!

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