About Us

The Lubavitcher Rebbe of blessed memory 

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.

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.

 

 

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 of nine children Knayna Hara. Contact Rabbi Block

 

Associate Rabbi - Program Director

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 program director of Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas. He currently teaches Judaic Studies at the Eleanor Kolitz Academy, and is a Jewish Prison Chaplain of the South Texas region. Rabbi Marrus serves as the associate rabbi and program director of the South Texas Chabad Lubavitch branch.

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

 

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 fifteen 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

 

 

 

 Kristi Vossler - Office Administrator

 

 

Ms. Kristi Vossler, joined the Chabad staff in January of 2009.

Contact Kristi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rochel Block - Youth Coordinator

 Chaya M. Block received her teachers certificate from the Beis Chana Teachers Seminary of Tzfat, Israel. Ms. Block has worked in Camp Gan Israel in many different positions of responsibility, has taught preschool education at the Gan Gani Preschool and is on the Judaic Studies faculty at the Chabad Hebrew School.  Ms. Block plans and coordinates the Youth and Teen programs at Chabad.

Contact Chaya Block