Before Amazon Was Born This Jewish Website Got Its Start in Long Island City
L’Chaim | February 01, 2024
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Before Amazon Was Born This Jewish Website Got Its Start in Long Island City

L’Chaim | December 10, 2025

By Mordechai Lightstone

Before Amazon was born, this Jewish website got its start in Long Island City.

That site was Chabad.org.

Chabad.org played a critical role in the history of the Internet. In fact, Chabad presence online has served as a unifying force for social responsibility worldwide.

Chabad.org was established before many of the major internet companies, providing Jewish content, resources, and community online. It has been a source of Torah learning, Jewish news, and connection for Jews around the globe, especially during times of crisis or isolation.

Excerpts from an article on Chabad.org

By Mordechai Lightstone

Before Amazon was born, this Jewish website got its start in Long Island City.

That site was Chabad.org.

Chabad.org played a critical role in the history of the Internet. In fact, Chabad presence online has served as a unifying force for social responsibility worldwide.

Chabad.org was established before many of the major internet companies, providing Jewish content, resources, and community online. It has been a source of Torah learning, Jewish news, and connection for Jews around the globe, especially during times of crisis or isolation.

Excerpts from an article on Chabad.org

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