Brighter Future for Essex Jewry.
Reinvesting in
services that meet our people's needs.
Expanding and reaching-out across the entire region while adapting to the changing needs of our communities.
More flexibility to serve, Support and Connect
Our community is evolving, and so are the ways people gather, participate, and seek support. Our new head office allows us to invest more, directly into more meaningful experiences.
Operating with greater flexibility. We can focus our resources where they have the greatest impact - supporting people, strengthening relationships, and creating more opportunities for community engagement across every generation.
Wider reach
throughout Essex
We are stepping into a vibrant future designed to serve families and individuals throughout all of Essex.
By establishing dedicated regional hubs, we can deliver vital local services, foster deeper connections, and ensure our community thrives together for generations to come.
Stronger community throughout Essex
Guided by experienced leadership, Chabad values, and commitment to service through our existing Chabad houses in Gants Hill, Buckhurst Hill, Epping, Southend & Havering and its designated Shluchim (Emissaries), and local Rabbinic leadership. Together we are building a stronger and more sustainable future for the Jewish community.
Working in close collaboration with our wider Chabad global network, we can continue supporting individuals and families while creating new opportunities for growth, connection, and long-term impact for generations to come.
Same mission.
Same big vision.
Wider reach.
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Creating more opportunities for community engagement Support and safety.
Our Regional Head Office
Dear friends!
We’re excited to welcome you to our new regional headquarters in Essex!
As our reach continues to grow, we’re bringing our services, activities and community closer to more people across the region. As always we are here for you, and look forward to celebrating this exciting new chapter together!
Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin MBE
Executive Director
Head Schliach & Senior Rabbi
Thought for the week
from Rabbi A. M. Sufrin MBE
CHAYEI SARAH… The life of Sarah
by Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin | 13rd November 2026 | Weekly Message
The name of the Fifth section of the Chumash of Genesis / Bereishis, is taken from its first words, and begins with Sara’s death and burial. This is followed by the search for a suitable wife for Avraham and Sarahs son Issac, through his trusted servant Eliezer.
Abraham said to the Hittites, “allow me (to buy) a burial ground among you” (23:4).
The cave of Machpelah is the burial site of Adam & Eve, the first human beings; as such, it originally belonged to humanity. By purchasing it, Abraham articulated God’s intention that the mission originally given to humanity as a whole now passed on to the Jewish people. By accepting this task, the Jewish people were fundamentally separating themselves from the rest of humanity and assuming the role of mentors.
It is our challenge to recognise this destiny today, as well.
This weekend, beginning Thursday through to Monday is the annual Kinus – conference of Chabad Shluchim from across the globe in Brooklyn New York. Some 5000 colleagues will gather seeking ways to strengthen the activities and success of Chabad by reaching every Jew across the globe.
We continue to pray for the wellbeing of our IDF soldiers the people of Israel and the world over with an everlasting peace, with Moshiach now.
Wishing you a successful week, followed by a meaningful Shabbat.
RECENT PHOTOS: HIGH HOLIDAYS 2026
Simply Chabad Essex.
Our current Chabad
Centres
We currently run 5 community houses and synagogues working simultaneously across the region. Offering many study programmes, daily Minyan and Shabbat services, Youth and Adult programmes and so much more.
Chabad Buckhurst Hill
+44 (0)208 279 2987
Chabad Southend
+44 (0)753 464 8061
ALWAYS CONNECTED to you.
Tefillin &
Mezuzahs
Counselling &
Social Services
Educational
Programmes
& much more!
Chabad Aid
We are a non-profit organisation that supports financially struggling families and individuals by providing them with food and other goods. They identified a growing need for support within the local communities. They rely on fundraising in order to ensure adequate supplies are available to meet the needs of those requesting assistance and support.