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
Shabat Shuva ….. / Yom Kippur…
by Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin | Sept 14, 2026 | Weekly Message
This coming Shabbat 18/19th September is called Shabbat SHUVA / TESHUVAH, named after (a) the first words of the Haftorah read. (b) as we are now in the midst of the TEN days of Teshuvah between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
We read the portion of Ha’azinu – The Poem of Testimony, that G-d taught moses and instructed Moses to share with the Jewish People. This portion is said by Moshe hours before his passing.
YOM KIPPUR – Day of Atonement.
Yom Kippur begins on Sunday evening 20th September through to night fall on Monday the 21st September. This is a 24 hour fast, concluding the 10 days of Teshuvah / Repentance, during which we focus our attention on strengthening our close relationship with G-d. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year, when we are closest to G-d and to our soul’s essence.
Yom Kippur means the “day of atonement”, this means Divine forgiveness, wiping away all transgressions. The Torah says, “For on this day He will forgive you, cleansing you from all of your sins; you will be purified before G-d.”
For prayer services on this special day, check our website, where a very warm welcome awaits you at one of our Essex Chabad Centre services.
Wishing you a Healthy happy contented New Year.
With prayers for peace in Israel, the world over and our IDF soldiers.
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.