Rabbi Yakov Saacks is the founder, director and senior Rabbi of the Lubavitch Chai Center in Dix Hills, Long Island, NY.
In late 1993, Rabbi Saacks and his wife Zoey, moved to Dix Hills, NY from Brooklyn to initiate what is today a vibrant organization and institution affectionately known as The Chai Center.
Armed with a blessings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, combined with a dream, vision and a lot of tenacity, The Chai Center grew into a place of learning, love, prayer, celebration of life and friendship.
Rabbi Saacks splits his time between Dix Hills and Brooklyn, where most of his adult children live.
He may be reached at SaacksKabballa@gmail.com.