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The Educational Institute Rabbinical College of Canada is one of the premier yeshivas for the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch Movement, educating Jewish students and providing a vast amount of the Chabad emissaries from amongst its graduates. With the teachings of the of the Lubavitcher Rebbe as an integral part of the curriculum, The Rabbinical College of Canada's unique educational standards are amon
g the highest to be found and have led to phenomenal growth. Founded in 1941 (5701) with 9 students, The Rabbinical College of Canada has grown to an all-inclusive center of Jewish education for over 300 students of all ages. Close to three quarters of a century is a milestone by any yardstick, and as we reflect on the accomplishments of the past 74 years, we are filled with a sense of gratitude and pride at The Rabbinical College success. Over 74 years, we have grown from small classes to a massive entity, an educational institution with an impact that stretches from one end of the world to the other.
74 years of perseverance, self-sacrifice and untiring commitment to The Rabbinical College’s goals have seen the school flourish beyond all expectation.
74 Years of alumni who graduate The Rabbinical College successfully and go on to change the lives of hundreds of thousands with a lifelong dedication to spreading Judaism, leaves no room for doubt: The Rabbinical College produces results. The results are consistent, dependable and absolutely vital to nothing less than the future of the Jewish people. The Rabbinical College, is committed to providing education of the highest standard, The Rabbinical College has earned a reputation for cultivating scholars and community leaders. Social activism plays a major role in our curriculum. In addition to the academic side of the classes, the students gain hands-on experience in community service. Students are encouraged to develop a sense of social consciousness and to actively engage members of the larger Montreal community in carrying out acts of goodness and kindness and the performance of Mitvos. These aims are achieved through the vehicle of a diverse community service program. This program includes the following:
- Weekly (Friday) visits to offices, stores, and homes to provide Jewish instructions,
- Wide scale distribution of Jewish ritual items to nearby hospitals and nursing homes, to bring inspiration and good cheer to patients and staff, such as Mezuzos, candlesticks, charity boxes
- Special holiday requirements such as Matzo for Pesach, Menoras for Chanukah and Mishloach Manos gift packages for Purim
- Providing Guidance and counseling to the elderly and children. The tremendous impact that they have made on the city during these years has been widely recognized and acknowledged. After graduating, many of the students implement this training, as they go on to become leaders of their own communities. The Rabbinical College: It is more than just a school; it is the world’s definite Jewish outreach and social-service organization. The Yeshiva is a shining star in the global constellation of 5,000 Chabad centers, many of whom are led by Yeshiva alumni. And in our 74 years of existence, our graduates have impacted and continue to impact the entire world.
