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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.[[File:קונגרס משיח האירופאי.jpeg|thumb]]
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.
== 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.