Does Chabad at Columbia University in particular and Chabad in general support Israel?
Chabad believes deeply in defending Israel and its right to exist, throughout all its boundaries. Many Chabad chassidim serve in the Israeli Defense Forces and others contribute practical and spiritual support to the troops. Chabad international has over 150 centers in Israel, as well as dozens of educational facilities around the country. Chabad trained Rabbis often complete their training is Israeli yeshivot.