Chabad = Chabad-Lubavitch, a branch of Ultra-Orthodox Hasidim (very, very religious Jews). They run outreach centers all around the world, doing general community work and outreach within the Jewish community (their goal = creating more observant Jews). a Chabad center is *not* a general 'Jewish Community Center', but it is a place that scared Jewish tourists (especially traditionally observant ones) might call to get information in a time of crisis.
I hope that made sense - feel free to ask clarifying questions if I forgot to translate any jargon.
also, thanks so much for your ongoing Katrina posts. not owning a TV and being stuck on dial-up at home, it's been so useful having a lot of the important points culled for me. and happy birthday!
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Date: 2005-09-09 10:16 pm (UTC)I hope that made sense - feel free to ask clarifying questions if I forgot to translate any jargon.
also, thanks so much for your ongoing Katrina posts. not owning a TV and being stuck on dial-up at home, it's been so useful having a lot of the important points culled for me. and happy birthday!