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'''Aleph Institute''' is an organization working with Jewish inmates in prisons across the United States, and with Jewish military personnel serving in the United States Armed Forces. The ~~director and~~ founder of the organization is the rabbi of the Federal Prison System in the state, Rabbi Shalom ~~Dober~~ Lipsker from Florida.

'''Aleph Institute''' is an organization working with Jewish inmates in prisons across the United States, and with Jewish military personnel serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is also works with IDF soldiers that are stationed in The US for joint training with the US Military. The founder of the organization is the rabbi of the Federal Prison System in the state, Rabbi Shalom Dovber Lipsker from Florida. The organization is currently run by his son Rabbi Aaron Lipsker.

== History ==

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In addition, the organization works to rehabilitate the inmates, and establishes regular activities with them throughout the year cycle.

One of the flagship programs of the Aleph Institute is '''“Operation Enduring Traditions,”''' which is designed to address the unique needs of Jewish soldiers serving far from an established Jewish community. In this Operation's framework, the Institute provides religious and educational materials, prayer books, tefillin and mezuzot, kosher food, holiday kits, and additional services. It also organizes religious activities such as prayer services, Passover seders, and Torah study programs.

In addition, the Aleph Institute works to safeguard the religious rights of Jewish service members and assists in facilitating religious accommodations within the military framework.

A central component of the Institute’s activities is its military chaplaincy program. The Aleph Institute is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as an authorized endorsing agency for military chaplains, and it is involved in the training, guidance, and ongoing support of rabbis and religious leaders serving in the armed forces. In this framework, the Institute conducts training programs, conferences, and Shabbat retreats for rabbis and for soldiers that serve as religious layleaders, equipping them with the tools to provide spiritual support to fellow service members.

This activity effectively creates a network of shlichus within the military system, as the rabbis and shluchim operating under the Aleph Institute provide continuous spiritual support, a connection to Judaism, and a sense of community—even in remote and isolated locations. In this way, the Aleph Institute represents a unique Chabad mission within the military, working to strengthen the Jewish identity of service members and to ensure their religious needs are met throughout their service.

== Rabbis of the Organization ==

Key people in the management of ~~the organization~~:

Founder: Rabbi Shalom D. Lipsker

'''Key people in the management of Aleph:'''

* Rabbi Aharon Lipsker (Director)

'''Military Division:'''

* Rabbi Sanford L. Dresin, Chaplain (COL), Ret. (VP of Aleph Military, Endorser)

* Chaplain, Major Elie Estrin (Director)

* Avi Winter (Director of Development)

* Judge art Zeiderman, LTC Ret. (Legal Advisor)

* Rabbi Shalom D. Lipsker

'''Prison Division:'''

* Rabbi Aharon Lipsker

* Rabbi Yossi Briski

* Rabbi Yehoshua Zelig Brock - Crown Heights

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-'''Aleph Institute''' is an organization working with Jewish inmates in prisons across the United States, and with Jewish military personnel serving in the United States Armed Forces. The director and founder of the organization is the rabbi of the Federal Prison System in the state, Rabbi Shalom Dober Lipsker from Florida.
+'''Aleph Institute''' is an organization working with Jewish inmates in prisons across the United States, and with Jewish military personnel serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is also works with IDF soldiers that are stationed in The US for joint training with the US Military. The founder of the organization is the rabbi of the Federal Prison System in the state, Rabbi Shalom Dovber Lipsker from Florida. The organization is currently run by his son Rabbi Aaron Lipsker.
 == History ==
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 In addition, the organization works to rehabilitate the inmates, and establishes regular activities with them throughout the year cycle.
+One of the flagship programs of the Aleph Institute is '''“Operation Enduring Traditions,”''' which is designed to address the unique needs of Jewish soldiers serving far from an established Jewish community. In this Operation's framework, the Institute provides religious and educational materials, prayer books, tefillin and mezuzot, kosher food, holiday kits, and additional services. It also organizes religious activities such as prayer services, Passover seders, and Torah study programs.
+In addition, the Aleph Institute works to safeguard the religious rights of Jewish service members and assists in facilitating religious accommodations within the military framework.
+A central component of the Institute’s activities is its military chaplaincy program. The Aleph Institute is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as an authorized endorsing agency for military chaplains, and it is involved in the training, guidance, and ongoing support of rabbis and religious leaders serving in the armed forces. In this framework, the Institute conducts training programs, conferences, and Shabbat retreats for rabbis and for soldiers that serve as religious layleaders, equipping them with the tools to provide spiritual support to fellow service members.
+This activity effectively creates a network of shlichus within the military system, as the rabbis and shluchim operating under the Aleph Institute provide continuous spiritual support, a connection to Judaism, and a sense of community—even in remote and isolated locations. In this way, the Aleph Institute represents a unique Chabad mission within the military, working to strengthen the Jewish identity of service members and to ensure their religious needs are met throughout their service.
 == Rabbis of the Organization ==
-Key people in the management of the organization:
+Founder:  Rabbi Shalom D. Lipsker
+'''Key people in the management of Aleph:'''
+* Rabbi Aharon Lipsker (Director)
+'''Military Division:'''
+* Rabbi Sanford L. Dresin, Chaplain (COL), Ret. (VP of Aleph Military, Endorser)
+* Chaplain, Major Elie Estrin (Director)
+* Avi Winter (Director of Development)
+* Judge art Zeiderman, LTC Ret. (Legal Advisor)
-* Rabbi Shalom D. Lipsker
+'''Prison Division:'''
-* Rabbi Aharon Lipsker
 * Rabbi Yossi Briski
 * Rabbi Yehoshua Zelig Brock - Crown Heights