Levi Duchman

Levi Duchman is an American-born Chabad Rabbi who was the first resident rabbi of the United Arab Emirates. He currently serves as the head of the Jewish Community Center of UAE.

United Arab Emirates

After arguments between Duchman and other Emirati Jewish leaders, Duchman founded the Jewish Community Center of UAE. The Community Center serves a rival shul towards that of other Emirati Rabbis such as Yehuda Sarna.[1]

He assisted the Staff of Mohamed Bin Zayed with establishing Kosher Meals for a meeting between the Prince and Yair Lapid.[2]


He is a leading member of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States.

Personal life

Duchman is fluent in 5 languages, including Arabic and French.[3]

He is also the vice-president of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS). He has visited many other countries in Arabia, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.[3] He was responsible for fixing the Mezuzah on the Israeli-UAE Embassy in Abu Dhabi.[4]

His brother Mendel is a Schochet in Al-Ain.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Muscling in on Dubai's existing Jewish community, a Chabad rabbi stirs discord". Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 2021-09-19. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
  2. Berman, Lazar. "Abu Dhabi ruler went out of his way to ensure kosher food for Lapid delegation". Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
  3. "A Fascinating Profile of Rav Levi Duchman: Now the UAE's Official Chabad Shaliach". The Yeshiva World. 29 October 2020. Archived from the original on 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  4. "The rabbi of the United Arab Emirates, Rabbi Levi Duchman, while fixing the mezuzah at the Israeli Embassy in Abu Dhabi: "There aren't many places in the world where you can safely lead a Jewish lifestyle without fear the way you can in the Emirates. I am convinced that this is only the beginning, and invite Jews worldwide to come to the Emirates"". Archived from the original on 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
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