what is chabad
For other uses of Chabad, see Chabad (disambiguation). Chabad, also known as Lubavitch, Habad and Chabad-Lubavitch, (Hebrew: ×××â) is an Orthodox Jewish, Hasidic movement. Chabad is today one of the world's best known Hasidic movements and is well known for its outreach. It is the largest Hasidic group and Jewish religious organization in the world.