About the fund

1986: The Rebbe’s initiative

In 5746 (1986), in response to momentous expansion of the ChabadLubavitch network, the Rebbe founded the central Machne Israel Development Fund. For the first time, supporters of local Chabad Houses could partner directly with the Rebbe in scaling his vision for the movement.

The Rebbe devoted significant time and effort to outlining the purpose and procedures of the new fund and gave extraordinary attention to its members.

Among the guiding principles:

Challenge each other: Donors join in partnership with their local “Shluchim”—Chabad representatives—challenging each other to scale Jewish engagement in their region.

Support the doers: Funds are directed to those on the frontlines building communities and launching new initiatives, not into overhead or endowments.

Stay focused: The mission is to support the work of Chabad Houses and Shluchim and should not duplicate or discourage the work of other foundations.

From its start, the impact of Machne Israel on all involved—emissaries, philanthropists and communities—was transformative.

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The Rebbe’s handwritten outline for Machne Israel Development Fund.

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The Rebbe’s philosophy
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The Rebbe’s extraordinary relationship with Machne Israel donors

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Today: Expanding the vision

Today, the Rebbe’s 6,000+ full-time emissary families are the leading force in Jewish connection worldwide. Chabad has the global reach and local connections to efficiently and effectively support the Jewish people with maximum impact.

Much has been written about Chabad’s phenomenal growth since the 1990s, and even more since Covid and October 7th.

Especially when Jewish identity is tested, the Chabad approach—Jewish confidence built on knowledge and observance of tradition; a feeling of welcome rooted in unconditional love and acceptance of every Jew—resonates profoundly.

Machne Israel Development Fund provides the infrastructure, transparency, access and member experience to make your support of the Rebbe’s army a uniquely rewarding investment.

As an MIDF donor, you gain:

Open-book transparency: The Rebbe was steadfast about funding efficiency. What we raise, what we fund and how funding is distributed is available information to all members.

First-hand knowledge: Shluchim are the first responders of the Jewish people worldwide. Meet the leaders on the frontlines of Jewish need and be the direct and efficient solution.

Ideas into action: Chabad has been innovating for the Jewish people for 75 years. With your visionary support, the years ahead will surely surpass all that has been achieved to date.

Our Leadership

Founded by, and under the lasting leadership of, the Lubavitcher Rebbe of blessed memory.

Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky

Chairman

Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky

Executive Director

Rabbi Shneur Brook

Administrator

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