CHABAD NANAIMO & CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND
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​Mission Statement

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​​Inspired by the Rebbe - Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of blessed memory, Chabad welcomes everyone who is seeking the wisdom and warmth of Judaism, regardless of religious background, affiliation or financial means. 

Chabad enriches Jewish identity and helps ensure Jewish continuity through a variety of educational, religious and social services that increase Jewish pride, knowledge and commitment. 

Chabad of  Central Vancouver Island is dedicated to serving and reaching out to all Jews and to extend a hand with physical and spiritual support to those in need.


Who We Are

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Rabbi Bentzi Shemtov was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, where his father has directed a Chabad center since 1987. As the Rabbi’s son in a small Jewish community, Bentzi learned from a young age to devote his life to spreading Judaism and helping all Jews.
Rabbi Bentzi  attended the Michigan Jewish Institute for Advanced Torah Studies. Following his Yeshiva studies, he became a mentor to students in Chicago and Michigan. In addition he studied in Rabbinical Yeshivot in Israel and Central Lubavitch Yeshiva in New York.  During his rabbinical studies, Bentzi traveled to far-flung communities such as Moscow, Uruguay, St. Thomas and as far as Barranquilla, Colombia, always bringing the warmth of Judaism to all those he met.
Rabbi Bentzi has been assisting with the Chabad house activities in Toledo, OH and launched some very popular programs while getting many involved in Jewish education.
 
Blumie Shemtov was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where her father serves as a Chabad Rabbi and many of her siblings lead Jewish centers as Chabad representatives around the globe. She graduated from Lubavitch High School in Chicago with honors and went on to post-graduate studies at Beit Chana in Safed, Israel. Blumie’s devotion and dedication to a bright Jewish future led to invitations from Jewish communities in Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Sweden and China to share her talents with them by leading summer camps and organizing holiday programs. Following her studies, she gained experience by teaching in Hebrew schools as well as large community day schools including Victoria, BC, Detroit, New York and most recently Toledo, OH. 

Rabbi Bentzi, Blumie and their children are happy to have made Nanaimo their home in the end of 2015, and are thrilled to be serving the needs for the Jewish community in Central Vancouver Island.  ​

© 2015 - Chabad Nanaimo
  • About
  • Programs
    • Jewish Women's Circle
    • Adult Education >
      • Colorful Profiles
      • Torah Class >
        • JLI Zoom LInk
    • J-Tweens
    • Camp Gan Israel >
      • About >
        • Staff
        • Lunch Program
        • Dates & Rates
        • Calendar
      • Register
      • Contact
      • Photos
    • Men's Tefillin Club
    • Hebrew School
    • Shabbat Services
  • Photos
    • Purim in Hawaii 5785
    • Chanukah 5784
    • Lag Baomer 5783
    • Purim in the Shtetl
    • Jewish Women's Circle >
      • JWC - Mezuzah & Muffins
      • JWC- Babka Bake
      • JWC- Salad Spectacular 2
      • JWC- Latkes & Lights
      • JWC Rosh Hashanah Ready
      • JWC Decor & Desserts
      • Pre Purim JWC
      • JWC Succulents & Smoothies
      • JWC- Spoonful of Creativity
      • JWC - Pre Rosh Hashana Challah Bake
      • JWC- Cheesecake Bake
      • JWC- Craft Night
      • JWC- Paint Night
      • JWC- Lots of Latkes
      • JWC Candle Creations
      • JWC- Floral Arrangements
      • JWC- Salad Spectacular
      • Menorahs and Martinis Pictures
      • JWC Challah Bake
      • Rosh Hashanah Pottery Workshop
      • JWC Hamentash Bake
      • JWC- Edible Arrangements
      • JWC- Miracle of oil
    • Lag Baomer 5782
    • Emoji Purim
    • Torah Completion
    • Chanukah 5782
    • Sukkot 5782
    • Sukkah Mobile 5782
    • Yisroel's Upshernish
    • Beginning of a New Torah Gallery
    • Purim 2021
    • Subs & Soups in the Sukkah 5781
    • Sukkah Mobile
    • Rosh Hashanah To Go
    • Rosh Hashanah Fair
    • Purim in Israel
    • Chanukah 5780
    • Chanukah in Courtenay
    • Menorah Workshop- HD
    • Subs & Soups in the Sukkah
    • Lag Baomer BBQ 5779
    • Mussia's 3rd candle lighting
    • Purim in Italy
    • Chanukah 5779
    • Chanukah Story Time
    • Arik's Sukkot Bris
    • Shofar Factory
    • Lag Baomer BBQ 5778
    • Purim in China pictures
    • Chanukah 5778/2017
    • Home Depot Menorah Workshop
    • Subs in the Sukkah
    • R' Friedman Lecture
    • CHS Celebration
    • Lag Baomer BBQ 5777
    • Purim in Mexico
    • Levi's Upshernish
    • Soup in the Sukkah
    • Sukkah Mobile
    • Community BBQ
    • Lag B'omer
    • Purim Party 2016
    • Mommy & Me
    • Chanukah Teen Party
  • Contact
  • Donate
    • Year End Drive
    • Donate
    • Memorial Wall
    • Kiddush Sponsorship