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SHMUEL & MICHELE AMBER

CHABAD LUBAVITCH EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS

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MONDAY

AUGUST 31, 2026

יום הבהיר ח״י אלול תשפ״ו

18 ELUL 5786

COCKTAIL

7:00 P.M.

DINNER & PROGRAM

7:30 P.M.

Location provided on registration

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MASTER ILLUSIONIST

Ilan Smith

Founders Award

Shmuel & Michele Amber

Lifetime Achievement Award

Rebbetzin Chiena Lazaroff

Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Ron Karni
Dr. Rebecca Attal

DINNER COMMITTEE

Pinny & Frayda Bard-Wigdor • Shmuli Barnett • Asher Belles • Basia Benshushan • Joyce Camhi • Shlomi Cohen • Daniel & Eta Cotlar • Chana Bina Cotlar • Yoeli Donin • Mendy Donin • Gitty Eber • Danny Fishman • Daniel Gavin • Geulah Gniwisch • Alex & Shani Gonik • Hershel Gross • Chanie Lazaroff • Chana Marinovsky • Ilana Marinovsky • Yossi Meyer • Netanel Moshel • Yossi Nathanson • Shlomi Nathanson • Naomi Reizes • Hava Rottman • Ben & Rivky Shlyapobersky • Aron Vaskovsky

Chabad Lubavitch of Texas
Organizational Structure

Our Mission Statement

Chabad Lubavitch worldwide is dedicated to serving Jews of all ages with Ahavat Yisroel regardless of religious background or affiliation. Comprising multiple organizations and programs, Chabad Lubavitch of Texas provides the education and means to promote Jewish awareness, knowledge and practice through outreach, education and social services ensuring Jewish continuity.

Chabad encourages positive action on the part of every Jew and facilitates the efforts of every organization or group to increase Jewish knowledge and observance.

Chabad Lubavitch of Texas / Texas Friends of Chabad Lubavitch — 43 Branches • Chabad Lubavitch of Houston — 13 Branches

Regional Headquarters & Administration

  • Chabad Lubavitch Center, Texas Regional Headquarters
  • Texas (& Houston) Headquarters
  • Branch Development & Expansion
  • Shluchim Placement & Support
  • Merkos Shlichus Coordination
  • Annual Statewide Conference
  • Guidance, Standards & Compliance
  • Conflict Resolution & Crisis Support

Shul & Community Center (CLC)

Davening & Programs

  • Daily Minyanim
  • Upstairs Minyan & Kiddushim
  • Shabbos Youth Program
  • Shabbos Tehilim Program
  • Kiddushim
  • Weekday & Shabbos Farbrengens

Events & Hospitality

  • Guest Speakers
  • Shabbatons
  • Holiday & Social Events
  • Event Hall & Rentals
  • Yom Tov & General Financial Assistance

Rabbinic Services Office

  • Rav / Halachic Guidance
  • Lifecycle Events
  • Halachic Documents
  • Eruvin
  • Jewish Status
  • Community Guidance

Women's Organizations

  • Lubavitch Women's Organization / Nshei Chabad
  • JR Nshei Chabad
  • Shiurim
  • Women's Reproductive Health & Halachic Guidance

Mikveh Taharas Yisroel (MTY)

  • Womens Mikveh
  • Mens Mikveh
  • Keilim Mikveh

Outreach & Social Services

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Hospital & Senior Home Chaplancies
  • Mivtzoim Ambassador Projects
  • Russian Arrivals
  • Disaster Relief

Lifecycle & Milestones

  • Bris Milah
  • Bar / Bas Mitzvah Training
  • Kallah / Chosson Training
  • Educational Programs

Torah Day School of Houston (TDS)

  • Early Childhood Center
  • Elementary School
  • Torah Middle School (TMS)
  • Pre-Mesivta Program
  • PTO

Youth Programs

  • Tzivos Hashem
  • Chidon
  • Avos Ubanim

Camp Gan Israel of Houston (CGI)

  • Kiddie Camp
  • Big Camp Main Division
  • Boys Camp

Adult Education

  • Collel Adult Education
  • Beis Midrash
  • Adult Education Classes / Seminars
  • One-on-one Learning
  • Halacha U
  • Leil Sushi
  • Collel Erev U'Boker
  • Judaic Library

Mehadrin Kashrus of Texas (MKT)

  • 13 Food Service Establishments
  • Commercial Products
  • Hashgacha Certification
  • Mashgichim

End-of-Life & Cemetery

  • Chabad Lubavitch Houston Cemetery Association
  • Funeral & Rabbinic Support
  • End-of-Life Seminars
  • Halachic Will & Estate Planning Guidance
  • Jewish Cemetery Plots
  • Grave Monument Guidance