Chabad House in Delhi Closed for Non-Israelis

Security has been tightened at Chabad House in Delhi’s Paharganj area, which is a meeting spot for Jews, after a terror attack on an Israeli embassy car in New Delhi on Feb. 13, 2012. The resident rabbi restricted the entry to only Israeli-origin people.

Policemen checked the bags and passports of the people at the entrance, ascertaining that they were Israeli nationals before letting them in.

Israelis, who arrive in India in large numbers, as backpackers and tourists, come to Delhi's Chabad House for celebrating special occasions such as Passover.

Chabad Houses serve as Jewish community centers across the world and provide educational and social activities. Such centers aim at providing a cozy and informal place to learn about and observe Judaism.

With headquarters in New York, Chabad Houses are established all over the world. For Israeli travelers, it is a home away from home.