Queens, New York, USA
The Ohel — Lubavitcher Rebbe
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson zt"l & Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn zt"l
The resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Frierdiker Rebbe, where Jews from around the world send kvittels for blessing, healing, and guidance.
Send Your Kvittel
About the Rebbe
A Life of Vision and Devotion
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson was one of the most influential Jewish leaders of the twentieth century. His teachings, leadership, and boundless love for every Jew continue to inspire millions across the world.
1902
Early Life
Born in Nikolaev, Ukraine to Rabbi Levi Yitzchak and Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, descendants of the Tzemach Tzedek.
1928
Marriage
Married Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, daughter of the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Warsaw — a union that would shape generations.
1928–1941
Berlin & Paris
Studied at the University of Berlin and the Sorbonne in Paris, immersing in Torah and secular knowledge alike.
1941
Arrival in New York
Escaped war-torn Europe and joined his father-in-law at 770 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn.
1951
Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe
Formally accepted leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch, launching an era of unparalleled global outreach.
1950s–1990s
Global Chabad Movement
Dispatched thousands of shluchim to every corner of the world, building centers of Torah, kindness, and Jewish pride.
1994
Legacy
Passed away on Gimmel Tammuz, leaving a movement that continues to inspire millions and a resting place — the Ohel — visited by hundreds of thousands every year.
The Ohel
Visit the Ohel
Located in Cambria Heights, Queens, New York, the Ohel is the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and his father-in-law, the Previous Rebbe. Hundreds of thousands visit each year for prayer, reflection, and spiritual inspiration.
Address: 226-20 Francis Lewis Blvd, Cambria Heights, NY 11411
Open: 24 hours a day, year-round
Significance: A place of tefillah, requests for blessing, and connection.
Teachings
Wisdom of the Rebbe
Gallery
The Rebbe, 770 & the Ohel
Jewish Unity
“Every Jew is a letter in the Torah — and a Torah is whole only when every letter is intact.”
Education
“The future of the Jewish people depends on the children we raise today.”
Charity
“Tzedakah is not what we give — it is what we become.”
Family
“A home built on Torah is a sanctuary of light for the entire world.”
Faith in G-d
“Think good and it will be good — bitachon transforms reality.”
Personal Growth
“Each soul is sent into this world with a unique mission only it can fulfill.”
The Power of One Good Deed
“A single mitzvah can tip the scales and bring redemption to the entire world.”
Redemption and Hope
“Moshiach is not a distant dream — it is the next step of a journey already underway.”
Daily Inspiration
Receive Inspiration from the Rebbe
“Think good and it will be good.”
Global Impact
A Movement That Touches the World
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Lives Inspired
Ask the Rebbe
Write a Personal Letter
Many followers continue the tradition of writing a personal letter to the Rebbe and studying his teachings for guidance and inspiration. While we cannot promise specific outcomes, countless people have found meaning, comfort, and clarity through this heartfelt practice.
Submit a Kvittel
Write your prayer
It will be carried to The Ohel — Lubavitcher Rebbe and read with reverence.
How to write your kvittel
A kvittel (letter) may be written in any language. When mentioning a name, it is customary to include:
- The person's full name
- The mother's name (for example: Yaakov ben Sarah)
- It is preferable to use a Hebrew name if available
- Non-Jewish individuals typically use the father's name
The letter can include personal requests for blessing, healing, livelihood, family matters, guidance, or any heartfelt concern.