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== Types of Chabad Houses ==
Even though all Chabad Houses in the world operate for the same purpose, to assist Jews "b'gashmiyus uv'ruchniyus" (in physical and spiritual matters), different types of Chabad Houses can be identified, including:

* University Chabad Houses - Focus on Jewish students and their special needs. These exist primarily in the United States and Europe.
* Chabad Houses for travelers - Focus on assisting Jewish backpackers during their trips. These are common mainly in the Far East and in Central and South America.
* Chabad Houses designated for specific populations, such as Chabad Houses for Russian or French speakers.
* Chabad Houses in medical centers - Designed to provide physical and spiritual assistance to patients and their relatives.
* Chabad Houses for youth - Work with young people.

There are also Chabad activity centers with similar names; "Beit Lubavitch," "Chabad Center" and the like, which engage in specific rather than general activities.

The Rebbe requested that every private home should become a Chabad House, "a home where Torah, tefillah, and gemilus chassadim (acts of kindness) are cultivated," and that they should place a sign on the door that says "Chabad House."