Born in Tzfat and part of an 11th-generation Chabad family, Rabbi Chitrik has spent the last 25 years serving the Jewish community in Istanbul — a city where Jewish life dates back 2,700 years. This video dives deep into the rich Jewish history of Istanbul, the importance of Jewish-Muslim coexistence, the power of Torah in maintaining identity, and how Jewish traditions are celebrated from Turkey to Qatar. 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.
