Chezki Lifshitz
Yechezkel "Chezki" Lifshitz (Hebrew: יחזקאל ״חזקי״ ליפשיץ, born 23 January 1974) is a rabbi and a Shaliach of Chabad in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Rabbi Yechezkel Lifshitz | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Born | January 23, 1974 |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Nationality | Israel |
| Spouse | Chani |
| Denomination | Orthodox Judaism |
| Dynasty | Chabad Lubavitch |
Biography
Lifshitz was born and raised in Bnei Brak, Israel. In 1997, he married Chani.
In 2000, Chezki, his wife Chani and their son, moved to Kathmandu, Nepal in order for him to serve as the local Chabad Shaliach. They both established a Chabad House intended mainly for the many Israeli backpackers visiting the country throughout the year.
He is known for holding what is considered to be the world's largest Passover Seder, drawing about 1,500 participants a year, at 3 different locations across the country.[1]
In April 2015, following the devastating earthquake in Nepal, he launched a humanitarian relief fund, assisting Israeli backpackers and local Nepalese, providing them food and shelter.[2]
Despite the absence of a permanent Jewish community in Nepal, they host thousands of Jewish and Israeli backpackers and visitors annually.
Personal life
As of January 2020, Rabbi Lifshitz, along with his spouse Chani, their 6 children and an additional Nepalese boy they have adopted,[3] live in Kathmandu, Nepal.
See also
References
- Yee, Amy (April 12, 2012). "1,100 Pounds of Matzo in Kathmandu: Welcome to the World's Largest Seder" (The Atlantic).
- "Chabad Center in Nepal a Crisis Hub After Massive Earthquake". Chabad.org. April 25, 2015.
- Julian, Hana Levi (February 13, 2013). "Nepalese Boy Light Up Chabad House in Kathmandu". israelinationalnews.com.