N'shei Chabad British Columbia

The vibrant, successful, worldwide organization, now known as N’shei U’bnos Chabad (women & daughters of Chabad), was born of humble origins. The Ladies Auxiliary began as an organization that raised money for the yeshiva in Brownsville, NY, as well as for other charitable causes. N’shei U’bnos Chabad was established in 1953 at the suggestion of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as an organization that would inspire its members to bring more spirituality into their homes and to bring other women closer to Judaism and Chassidut.
Upon the organization of N’shei U’bnos Chabad, a leadership committee was established, and the Rebbe charged these women with organizing conventions that could be attended by women from around the world. The first convention took place in 1956 in Manhattan with delegations coming from all over the world. In the early years of the N’shei Chabad Convention, Rabbi Joseph Wineberg OBM, asked the Rebbe if he would address the women and offer the participants the opportunity to receive a blessing from the Rebbe. The Rebbe granted Rabbi Wineberg’s request, and the Rebbe’s sicha (talk) to the women and line for dollars became the highlight of the N’shei Chabad Convention.
The Rebbe wanted a Jewish women’s magazine to be created, and of course, he charged N’shei Chabad with the honor of designing the publication. It was originally called “Di Yiddishe Heim” (the Jewish Home) and it is now called the “N’shei Chabad Newsletter” and is published five times per year.
As shluchim of the Rebbe spread the wellsprings of Chassidut further across the globe, N’shei Chabad expanded as well. Shluchot established N’shei Chabad chapters for women in their local communities. N’shei Chabad currently holds two annual conventions to meet the needs of the ever-growing membership of women from across the world. In addition to the springtime convention in NY, a mid-winter convention is held in a different North American city each year, hosted by the local N’shei Chabad chapter.