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Rabbi Yossi New (born 1958) is an Australian-born Chabad rabbi who serves as the Regional Director of Chabad of Georgia and Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Tefila in Atlanta, Georgia. Since arriving in Atlanta in 1984 as a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, he has overseen the expansion of Chabad institutions throughout Georgia, including a network of approximately 25 Chabad centers and affiliated organizations across the state.[1]
New also serves on the boards of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch and Machne Israel, central umbrella organizations of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.[2]
Early life and education
editCareer
editIn 1984, Rabbi Yossi and Dassi New relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, as emissaries of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. At the time, Chabad activities in Georgia were limited in scale.[5]
Under New’s leadership, Chabad of Georgia expanded throughout metro Atlanta and other regions of the state. By the 2010s, the organization had developed into a statewide network of Chabad centers, educational institutions, and outreach programs.[6]
New has served as the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tefila since the 1980s. In 2024, the congregation marked its 40th anniversary.[7]
He has also been involved in Jewish educational initiatives throughout Georgia, including the establishment of preschool, day school, adult education, and rabbinical training programs affiliated with Chabad of Georgia.[8]
In the early 1990s, New and Chabad of Georgia were involved in federal litigation concerning the placement of a public Hanukkah menorah at the Georgia State Capitol.[9]
Organizational leadership
editNew serves on the boards of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch and Machne Israel.[10]
He has participated in international Chabad-Lubavitch conferences and leadership gatherings connected to the global Chabad movement.[11]
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ↑ "30 Years Later, Education Helps Boost 400 Percent Growth in Atlanta's Jewish Community". Chabad.org. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "New Members Elected to Machne Israel Board". COLlive. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "About Us". Congregation Beth Tefila. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "About Us". Congregation Beth Tefila. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Metro Atlanta Chabad Inspires Growth in Jewish Engagement". Lubavitch International. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Chabad Success Leads to Split Intown". Atlanta Jewish Times. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Beth Tefillah Celebrates 40th Anniversary". Atlanta Jewish Times. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "30 Years Later, Education Helps Boost 400 Percent Growth in Atlanta's Jewish Community". Chabad.org. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Chabad of Georgia v. Miller". Justia Law. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "New Members Elected to Machne Israel Board". COLlive. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Picture of the Day". COLlive. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "30 Years Later, Education Helps Boost 400 Percent Growth in Atlanta's Jewish Community". Chabad.org. Retrieved 2026-05-26.