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Shortly after the opening of Beis Lubavitch London, a "Lubavitch Youth Center" was opened on Singleton Street in the city. The establishment of these institutions marked the beginning of the Chabad empire in Britain. | Shortly after the opening of Beis Lubavitch London, a "Lubavitch Youth Center" was opened on Singleton Street in the city. The establishment of these institutions marked the beginning of the Chabad empire in Britain. | ||
In 5720 (1960), the shliach Rabbi Nachman Sudak, son-in-law of Rabbi Bentzion Shem Tov, arrived in London, and in 5721 (1961), the shliach Rabbi Shraga Feivish Vogel arrived. Rabbi Sudak and Rabbi Vogel established and expanded the activities of spreading Yiddishkeit and the wellsprings in the city. Rabbi Vogel manages Beis Lubavitch, which over the years has become the main Chabad center in England. | In 5720 (1960), the shliach Rabbi Nachman Sudak, son-in-law of Rabbi Bentzion Shem Tov, arrived in London, and in 5721 (1961), the shliach Rabbi Shraga Feivish Vogel arrived. Rabbi Sudak and Rabbi Vogel established and expanded the activities of spreading Yiddishkeit and the wellsprings in the city. Rabbi Vogel manages Beis Lubavitch, which over the years has become the main Chabad center in England.[[File:קונגרס משיח האירופאי.jpeg|thumb]] | ||
== 25 Chabad Houses == | == 25 Chabad Houses == | ||
Today, there are over 25 Chabad houses operating throughout London. As of 5785 (2025), the Chabad community in London numbers hundreds of Anash families. The rabbi of the Chabad community in London is Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Raskin. | Today, there are over 25 Chabad houses operating throughout London. As of 5785 (2025), the Chabad community in London numbers hundreds of Anash families. The rabbi of the Chabad community in London is Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Raskin. | ||
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Beit Moshiach London is the name of the synagogue and Chabad House under the management of Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Cohen, located in the Stamford Hill neighborhood in London, England. 'Beit Moshiach' works with London's Charedi residents, as well as with Israeli Jews living in the city. | Beit Moshiach London is the name of the synagogue and Chabad House under the management of Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Cohen, located in the Stamford Hill neighborhood in London, England. 'Beit Moshiach' works with London's Charedi residents, as well as with Israeli Jews living in the city. | ||
== Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim == | == Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim == | ||
'''Yeshiva Gedolah Lubavitch - London''' is a branch of Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim intended for students of Yeshiva Gedolah age. | '''Yeshiva Gedolah Lubavitch - London''' is a branch of Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim intended for students of Yeshiva Gedolah age. | ||
The Yeshiva is headed by Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz, and includes dozens of Tmimim. | The Yeshiva is headed by Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz, and includes dozens of Tmimim. | ||
[[File:ישיבה לונדון.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:ישיבה לונדון.jpg|thumb|The Yeshiva Students]] | ||
== Chabad Institutions in London == | == Chabad Institutions in London == | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* Community website | * [https://www.chabad.org.uk/ Community website] | ||
* The 21st European Moshiach Congress in London | * The 21st European Moshiach Congress in London | ||
* 5 years since the passing of the Shliach to England: A series of farbrengens in London | * 5 years since the passing of the Shliach to England: A series of farbrengens in London | ||
* London Rabbis and Admorim warmly received members of the 'Or HaChassidut' Kollel, on the website | * London Rabbis and Admorim warmly received members of the 'Or HaChassidut' Kollel, on the website | ||
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