Chanan Krivisky

Chanan Krivisky is a writer, professor and Rabbi based in Jericho, NY on Long Island.
Rabbi Chanan Krivisky was born and raised on Long Island. First living in Old Bethpage/Plainview and then Dix Hills. Chanan Krivisky was raised in a typical secular Long Island environment. He studied cultural anthropology and literature at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor where he obtained his Bachelors in English Literature. He also was a certified CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid training, Lifeguard and Wilderness Rescuer. Chanan Krivisky led an attempt at circumnavigating the 11,239 foot peak of Mt. Hood in Oregan. After graduation from college, Chanan Krivisky traveled all over the country, including a prolonged stay in the Hawai’ian rainforest. Soon after, he began exploring his own Jewish spirituality. Rabbi Krivisky attended Hadar HaTorah Rabbinical Seminary in Brooklyn, NY and went on to complete his Rabbinical Ordination at Central Lubavitch Yeshiva Tomche Tmimim - 770 in Brooklyn, NY. He received rabbinical ordination from Rabbi Yehuda Yaroslavski - Chief Rabbi of Nachalas Har Chabad. He also continued his studies for 1 year at Kollel Menachem in Brooklyn.
Chanan is married to Aliza (nee Segal) who is originally from Wayne, NJ. They have 4 children.
In addition to contributing to Jewish outreach activities throughout the United States, Rabbi and Aliza formed the Center for Jewish Life and were directors of the Hillel and formed the Chabad-Lubavitch at SUNY Rockland (RCC). Rabbi Krivisky and his wife, Aliza, also established and ran Chabad-Lubavitch of Wesley Hills, NY.
Rabbi Krivisky was a professor of Judaic Studies at SUNY Rockland, where he initiated and created the Jewish Life Studies curriculum. Among the most popular lectures were on Torah vs. Science, the moral implications of DNR, creationism vs. evolution, secular law and its role in Torah law and classical Jewish ethics. The program of Jewish life studies is the first of its kind at the SUNY school. The coursework he designed and taught is still being implemented today.
In August 2009, Rabbi Chanan and Aliza Krivisky and family moved to Jericho, NY to open MiYaD, inspired by the directives of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The organization is founded on the principles that the Rebbe laid out for his emissaries through his call to action for Chabad-Lubavitch and the entire world - Love of a Fellow Jew, Torah and Mitzvos, and expediting Moshiach. The organization itself is geared towards adult social and educational programming.
MiYaD is dedicated to providing every Jew regardless of background, philosophy or level of commitment, an open door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish life. MiYaD serves individuals and families looking for an authentic and non-judgmental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience. MiYaD has a community-based synagogue called Beis Jericho Shul and an adult-education program called TLC - Torah Learning Center, that caters to Jewish people from all walks of life. In addition, a monthly group meets for women to learn and connect with members of the community.
MiYaD (Hebrew) means ‘immediately!’, but is also an acronym for three major Jewish leaders - Moshe, Yisrael and (King) Dovid. It is the only Jewish institution in Jericho that is guided by the philosophy of Chabad.
Rabbi Chanan Krivisky is a certified Chaplain at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. In addition to regular visits, he conducts the "Oneg Shabbat" program there every Friday.
Rabbi Chanan Krivisky is also an expert in Kosher supervision having been a Rabbinic coordinator at 5-Star resort Turtle Bay in Hawai'i and assisting restuarants and supermarkets, as well as personal visitations in the Kashrus field.
Rabbi Chanan Krivisky is a sought after writer and lecturer, having been featured throughout the US and Canada and contributing to such noteworthy publications as Newsday, The Journal News, and the Rockland Jewish Reporter, among many others. He has contributed to various periodicals such as "Voice of Moshiach", HaChayol Magazine and Syosset-Jericho Tribune.
He has lectured at Chabad of the Hamptons, Chabad of NYU, Chabad of Queen Mary in Montreal and Chabad of West Orange, NJ, among many other Chabad and non-Chabad institutions.

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