Chabad affiliated organizations and institutions number in the thousands. Chabad is a Hasidic movement, a branch of Orthodox Judaism. The organizations and institutions associated with the movement provide social, educational and religious services to Jews around the globe.
Chabad organizations
Chabad organizations include individual organizations, central and umbrella organizations, and independent organizations.
Chabad's central organization representing the movement at large, Agudas Chasidei Chabad, is headed by Rabbi Avraham Shemtov. The educational and outreach arm, Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, is headed by Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky. Other central organizations include Lubavitch Youth Organization and Mahane Israel.
Local Chabad centers and institutions are often incorporated as separate legal entities.
Agudas Chasidei Chabad
Agudas Chassidei Chabad (Union of Chabad Chasidim or Association of Chabad Chassidim also known by its initials "Aguch") is the umbrella organization for the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Aguch oversees the other Chabad central organizations such as Machneh Israel and Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch. The chairman of the Executive Committee is Rabbi Abraham Shemtov.
The organization's divisions include: Library of Agudas Chassidei Chabad – Chabad's main library housing its book and manuscript collection and historical archives.
Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch
Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch – Founded in 1942, Merkos, as it is commonly known, is Chabad's educational arm, with several divisions: Kehot Publication Society – Chabad's main publishing house. Central Chabad Lubavitch Library – The movement's main library, which houses its manuscript collection and other Jewish works. Chabad.org – Chabad's main website; it includes thousands of articles and Jewish multimedia. Office of Education (Chabad) – A center for educators and parents. National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) – The NCFJE runs several summer camps and other Jewish educational programs including released time. Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) – JLI provides Jewish education classes for adults and teens. Jewish Learning Network ("jnet") – "jnet" provides a service matching Jewish adults who wish to study Jewish topics with volunteers who offer tutoring over the phone. The Shluchim Office – A resource center for Shluchim, Chabad's emissaries. Jewish Educational Media (JEM) – JEM houses the movement's audio and video collection. The Shluchim Exchange – An online social network for Shluchim, Chabad's emissaries.
Machneh Israel
Machneh Israel – Founded in 1942, Mahane Israel acts as Chabad's social service agency, with several divisions: Collel Chabad – Originally established by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, Collel Chabad is one of the oldest Jewish charities operating today. Machneh Israel Development Fund (MIDF) – MIDF is a fund dedicated to the growth of Jewish life worldwide. Tzivos Hashem: Jewish Children International – Tzivot Hashem provides educational activities for Jewish children under Bar/Bat Mitzvah (ages 12–13). Keren Hachomesh Charitable Foundation – A charitable foundation founded in 1988, after the death of Chaya Mushka Schneerson, the wife of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Keren Mamosh Charitable Foundation – A charitable foundation. Taharas Hamishpocho International – Founded in 1975, the organization provides educational resources pertaining to Jewish family purity. N'shei Chabad – The movement's central women's organization.