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
Noach…. Noah
by Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin | 12th October 2026 | Weekly Message
The second Sedra /portion in the Chumash of Bereishit / Genesis, is named after its central character Noah. Beginning with the account of the great Flood that washed the world clean of depravity and degeneration into which humanity had sunk since the creation of the world. Finally introducing Abraham as the next great leader to become the Father of the Jewish people.
G-d instructed Noah to build an ark to ensure that he, his family, and all forms of animal life will survive after the flood.
“Rain fell on earth for 40 days and 40 nights.” (7:12)
Rashi explains that when the flood began, G-d made the rain fall mercifully to start to give the people a chance to repent their wicked ways.
They had already been warned for 120 years whilst Noah was building the ark, yet they did not repent. Then the waters began to fall mercifully and they still did not repent. Had they repented at that point, they would have survived the Flood and the waters would have been changed into waters of blessing.
This demonstrates the power of Teshuva – (repentance) / returning, where in a split second we can transform misfortune into good and blessings.
Wishing you a successful week, followed by a meaningful Shabbat.
With our continued prayers for the whole people of Israel, our IDF soldiers with world peace and Moshiach now.
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.