Community gathering in warm golden light

Where YOU feel at Home

Helping teens and couples, going through emotional and spiritual struggles to find Chizuk, meaning and guidance and creating a safe space for them

Our Story

In תשע"ב (2012), The Oberlanders moved to Spring Valley, NY, serving as Shluchim of The Lubavitcher Rebbe זי"ע, to spread Chassidus in the greater Monsey area. Rav Dovid, while serving as director of היכל מנחם, soon started to connect with Yungeleit and Bochurim from the היימישע אידישע community, who's נשמות are questioning the way of life they were brought up and searching for some answers, seeking guidance and just yearning to feel understood.

Rabbi and Rebbetzin Oberlander with the Lubavitcher Rebbe — Rabbi and Rebbetzin Oberlander receiving a dollar from the Lubavitcher Rebbe זי״ע, empowering them for their life Shlichus

תורה Study

Setting up חברותות to learn one-on-one or in groups. Guidance in הלכה and illuminating אידיש'קייט with the light of חסידות. Answering questions and giving clarity how to live as an ערליכע איד and giving שיעורים from time to time.

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Mentoring

These learning sessions soon turned into long conversations about purpose and meaning, guiding and mentoring - Couples, Bochurim, and Girls

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שבת Seudos

Relationships led to families being hosted for Shabbos Seudos. In the summer of (2019) תשע"ט this resulted in open house Friday nigh שבת סעודה, attended by young adults and teens.

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ראש השנה Getaway

With time, a warm and welcoming ראש השנה felt needed, so for the new year of תשפ"ג (2022) a program was created. Much thought and passion was put in to create an enjoyable atmosphere, with great accommodation and delicious food.

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Rooted in Tradition, Open to All

המאור שבתורה - The Oberlanders - is more than an organization. It is a living tapestry woven from centuries of Jewish thought, prayer, and action. We believe that every soul carries a spark, and our mission is to help that spark illuminate the world around it.

Whether you are seeking spiritual guidance, community connection, or a way to give back, our doors are always open. Come as you are, leave transformed.