Chabad House in Kathmandu says it was evicted due to 'clear antisemitism'
The Times of Israel••world
Key Points:
- The Chabad House in Kathmandu, Nepal, which serves thousands of Israeli backpackers annually, is being forced to relocate due to escalating pressure and demands from its landlord, including removal of Hebrew signs and unaffordable rent increases.
- Chani and Rabbi Chezky Lifshitz, who have run the Chabad for 25 years, described the landlord's actions as motivated by antisemitism, aiming to erase the Jewish presence and labeling it as "unnecessary and disruptive."
- Despite being evicted and having to store their belongings, the Lifshitz family remains committed to their mission and is actively seeking new locations to continue their work in Kathmandu.
- The Chabad House has been a vital community hub, hosting large Jewish holiday
