Rabbi In Muslim Country: “I Can’t Stay SILENT about this any longer…”
This is the extraordinary journey of Rabbi Mendy Chitric, a Chabad rabbi based in Turkey. Born in Swat, Pakistan, and part of an 11th-generation Chabad family, Rabbi Chitric has spent the last 25 years serving the Jewish community in Istanbul — a city where Jewish life dates back 2,700 years.
Originally planning to stay for just one year, Rabbi Chitric remained to answer the needs of a community facing significant challenges: assimilation, declining population, and a need for strong Jewish infrastructure.
This video dives deep into Rabbi Chitric’s insights on:
🕍 The rich Jewish history of Istanbul
🕊️ The importance of Jewish-Muslim coexistence
📖 The power of Torah in maintaining identity
🌍 How Jewish traditions are celebrated from Turkey to Qatar
🕯️ A moving metaphor of candles and torches — spreading light together
He shares personal stories of interfaith relationships, the role of rabbis in Muslim countries, and the importance of mutual respect and faith in building a better world.
Editor: Sruly Saftlas
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