The Aleph Institute is a national, not-for-profit 501(c)(3), publicly-supported charitable institution founded by Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar under the direction of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson O.B.M. For nearly a quarter century... Aleph has been serving society by:

In furtherance of that goal, Aleph has created and implemented a host of programs over the past twenty years that provide alternatives to incarceration, rehabilitate inmates, counsel and assist their families, and provide moral and ethical educational programs inculcating universal truths and concepts common to all of humanity.

Aleph regularly provides professional services to nearly 4,000 men and women in federal and state prisons across the country and their approximately 25,000 spouses, children and parents left behind. Aleph's Center for Halacha and American Law (CHAL) develops unique educational materials on Torah ethics and values, implements them in classroom curriculums and distributes them to schools and to the general public.

Aleph attempts to assist all, regardless of their religious observance, affiliation, background or lack of one. Aleph has also developed educational programs for non-Jews, based on the Seven Noahide Laws (universal code of ethics and morality) that are applicable to all of humankind, and provides social services to all who reach out to us, regardless of race, creed, sex, color or religion.

Programs for the Military:

Aleph also supports and assists thousands of Jewish men and women serving this great nation in the United States Armed Forces with Jewish books, material, and moral and spiritual support. Jews in the military face unique challenges in maintaining their Jewishness. Away from home and community, Jews in uniform are often challenged by not having the resources available to be able to study about and observe Torah and Mitzvot. A connection with their Jewish observances, traditions and prayers offers them a sense of family and community.

Ever since the tragic events of 9/11, every good patriotic American has been looking for ways to help others and be a part of something special. We are all aware of the critical role the brave young men and women of our armed forces are playing in assuring our safety and essential freedoms. We are sure that everyone wants to show their appreciation for the sacrifices of our own brave heroes who put their lives on the line. We all want to support our troops-but we often do not know how.

The Aleph Institute supports the troops. As part of our very own "Operation Enduring Traditions," Aleph has been distributing thousands of packages to soldiers for every Jewish holiday including Purim, Passover, High Holidays and Chanukah. These packages are sent to Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine bases here in the United States, and to personnel stationed abroad such as Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Bahrain, Afghanistan, England, Germany, Turkey, Bosnia Saudi Arabia, Italy, Kosovo, Qatar - and even Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

For more information on our military program, please visit us at www.enduringtraditions.org