Habad is a street located in Jerusalem and is named after the Lubavitch Hasidic movement (also known as Habad). This religious movement was founded in 1775 by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi and focuses on education and proper living according to Jewish law. Habad has become a well-known Jewish movement and its members established communities in many countries. The movement's concept of ahavat Israel (love of Israel) has become a cornerstone of Jewish life in Jerusalem.
