Rabbi Yisroel Rubin, Chabad leader in Albany, passes away at 78

Rabbi Yisroel Rubin, the longtime Chabad Shliach to Albany and head of Chabad of the Capital Region and Northeast New York State, has passed away at the age of 78. He died on the night of Shemini Atzeres after participating in Hakafos at his synagogue.

Born in Brooklyn in 1948 and raised in Montreal, Rabbi Rubin arrived in Albany on Sukkos 5734, completing 52 years of service in the region. He was a founder of Albany’s Maimonides School in 1980 and led a growing network of Chabad Houses and Shluchim.

Throughout his career, Rabbi Rubin was recognized for his innovative approach to Torah education and creative publications. As a student, he co-produced ‘The Torah Times,’ a newspaper-style publication that received approval and financial support from the Rebbe. His scholarly contributions include the work ‘Marbeh L’Saper’ on the Haggadah and the upcoming publication of ‘Hirhurei Torah,’ a volume exceeding 600 pages.