Pioneer families of Ohr Chabad standing together in the Yatir Forest, shaping the future of a new Chassidic community

Pioneer

Join the founding Seed Group and help shape the very foundation of Ohr Chabad for decades to come.

Families gathering in the Yatir Forest to plan their future Chassidic community
The Journey

Becoming
a Pioneer

The Seed Group, or in Hebrew, "Garin," is a group of the first 30 families who will move into the yishuv and establish the community atmosphere and framework. The garin already works together, planning the community and preparing for move-in day. They meet up often, learn together, and have community programs and youth groups.

Ohr Chabad Seed Group families posing together at a community gathering in 2023
The Foundation

The Seed
Group

The garin plans on moving into a temporary neighborhood in Ohr Chabad. The neighborhood will be made of prefab homes and function like a normal small community, while supervising the construction of the first permanent neighborhood. The garin are real pioneers, shaping the very foundation of Ohr Chabad for decades to come.

There are just a few spaces available in the garin, and we are looking for some wonderful families to join.

The Ohr Chabad community yishuv site in the Yatir Forest with panoramic mountain views
The People

Pioneer in the
Founding Seed Group

The Seed Group has a strong influence on the future of the yishuv, and therefore is made up of a dynamic group of high quality and capable families.

What We Look For

Requirements

Here are some of the requirements for families to join Ohr Chabad:

  • Chabad chassidim who follow Shulchan Aruch HaRav and Chabad minhagim.
  • Respect for the Chabad Beis Din of Israel and Aguch establishment.
  • A shlichus mentality, expressed in action throughout the day.
  • Strong Ahavas Yisroel and humility, easy to get along with and avoid conflict.
  • A chassidishe growth mindset, constantly looking to grow and learn.
  • Positive role models for future residents of the community.
  • Financially self-sufficient, including the ability to purchase and build a home.
  • Flexibility and ability to navigate challenges of living in a brand new tiny community in nature.
  • No criminal record or reputation of abuse.

Take the Next Step

I Want to Join

If you are interested in being a part of the initial Pioneering Seed Group consisting of 30 families, please fill out an application here.

Join the Seed Group Build A Home

Please apply here if you are interested in buying a plot of land and building a home in Ohr Chabad in the near future, and would like to be added to the waiting list once development commences.