Rabbi Nechemia Wilhelm, the chief Chabad emissary in Bangkok, said in response to influencer Naor Narkis's announced intention to open a secular Jewish center nearby that he welcomes all Jews with open arms and expects the new center's visitors will soon feel the warmth and truth of Chabad.
Rabbi Nechemia Wilhelm, the chief Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in Bangkok, addressed a statement by Israeli social media personality Naor Narkis, who said he intends to open a rival secular Jewish center near the existing Chabad house. Rabbi Wilhelm said his institution welcomes every Jew with open arms, and invited the new center's visitors to Shabbat receptions and events, expressing confidence they will soon connect with Chabad's warmth and truth. The exchange reflects friction within the Israeli traveler community in Thailand over religious outreach styles. No further details on Narkis's plans or timeline are available.
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