About Us - History of Chabad in the Alamo City

 

On the 5th of Shevat 5754, February 11, 1985, Rabbi Chaim Block, Rivkie and their daughter Chavie, arrived in San Antonio to establish the South Texas Branch of Chabad Lubavitch. Filled with enthusiasm and inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe's blessing, they began to assess the needs of the community and to determine how they could make a positive impact on Jewish life in San Antonio.

 

The Lubavitcher Rebbe of blessed memory

 

Before long, Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas found itself completely engrossed in a host of programs, including; Shabbat services and dinners, guest lectures, Torah classes, young couple's study groups, Holiday programs, youth clubs and programs.

In 1998 due to the growth of the organization, Rabbi Yossi and Malkie Marrus were brought on board to serve as program directors for the ever-continuing scope of activities.

In 2010 due to the everincreasing growth of Chabad, Rabbi Levi & Rochel teldon were brought on board as part of the team.

 

 

Over the years, Chabad has touched thousands of lives, served thousands of Shabbat and holiday meals, offered thousands of Torah classes and educated thousands of children in its summer camps, religious school and preschool programs. Chabad looks forward to the future with great anticipation and enthusiasm. Come visit us, a wonderful experience awaits you.

 

 

 

The Chabad Staff

 

 

• Spiritual Leader - Executive Director

Rabbi Chaim Block studied in the Rabbinical College of America where he received a B.A. in Religious Studies. Rabbi Block continued his studies at the Lubavitch Yeshiva of Seattle, WA and at the Central Lubavitch Yeshiva in Brooklyn, NY where he received his Semichah (Rabbinical Ordination).

In 1985, After continuing his studies at the Kollel Menachem of Brooklyn, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe sent him and his wife Rivkie to establish the South Texas office of Chabad Lubavitch. Rabbi Block serves as the spiritual leader and executive director of the South Texas Chabad Lubavitch branch.

Rabbi Block in married to Rebbitzin Rivkie Block and together are the proud parents and grandparents of nine children and their grandchildren, Knayna Hara. Contact Rabbi Block
 

 

 

 

• Mrs. Rivkie Block - Education Director

Morah Rivkie Block received her teachers certificate from the Beth Rivkah Teachers seminary of Brooklyn, NY. Mrs. Block has taught preschool education for more than twenty five years in a number of schools including Beth Rivkah Schools of Brooklyn, NY, JCC Preschool of San Antonio and the Gan Gani Preschool. Mrs. Block directs the Gan Gani Preschool and the Chabad Hebrew School.   Contact Mrs. Block

 

 

 

 

• Associate Rabbi - Administrator
  

Rabbi Yossi Marrus studied in the Rabbinical College of America and received a B.A. in Religious Studies. Rabbi Marrus continued his studies at the Yeshivat Chabad of Tzfat, Israel and at the Central Lubavitch Yeshiva in Brooklyn, NY where he received his Semichah (Rabbinical Ordination).

 

After continuing his studies in the Kollel Menachem of Brooklyn, he moved to San Antonio in May of 1998. Rabbi Marrus serves as the administrator of Chabad, director of Camp Gan Israel, associate rabbi and chazan. Rabbi Marrus also serves part-time as the Judaic Studies Director at San Antonio's Jewish Day School - the Eleanor Kolitz Academy.

 

Rabbi Yossi Marrus is married to Rebbitzin Malkie Marrus and together are the proud parents of six children Knayna Hara. Contact Rabbi Marrus

 

 

 

• Rabbi Levi Teldon  - Program & Youth Director
  

Rabbi Levi Teldon studied in the Rabbinical Academy Oholei Torah in Brooklyn, N.Y. where he recieved a B.A. in Religious Studies. Rabbi Teldon continued his studies at the Rabbinical Academy of Miami and the Central Lubavitch Yeshivah in Brooklyn, N.Y. where he recieved his Semichah (Rabbinical Ordination). After continuing his studies in the Kollel Menachem of Brooklyn, he moved to San Antonio in July of 2010. Rabbi Teldon serves as the program and youth director of Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas.

Rabbi Levi Teldon is married to Rebbitzin Rochel Teldon and together are the proud parents of two children Knayna Hara. Contact Rabbi Teldon 

 

 

  Ms. Missy Meznarich  - Office Manager
Ms. Missy Meznarich joined the chabad staff in February 2011. Her responsibilities include billing, office manager and administrative assitant for the Gan Gani Preschool and Chabad Lubavitch offices
Contact Missy