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{{short description|Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi and community leader in London}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Rabbi [[Bentzi Sudak]]
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name = Bentzi Sudak
| birth_date = c. 1979
| birth_place =
| nationality = British
| occupation = Rabbi, community leader
| known_for = Leadership of [[Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb]], former CEO of [[Chabad-Lubavitch UK]]
| spouse = [[Rochie Sudak]]
| children = Several, including son who celebrated bar mitzvah around 2022
| parents = Rabbi [[Nachman Sudak]] (father, d. 2014) and [[Fradel Sudak]]
| relatives = Part of prominent Sudak family in Chabad-Lubavitch
}}

'''Rabbi Bentzi Sudak''' is a British Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi serving as the spiritual leader and co-director of [[Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb]] in north London.<ref name="ChabadHGSAbout">Chabad Hampstead Garden Suburb, [https://www.chabadhgs.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/5431800/jewish/Our-Team.htm Our Team] ''chabadhgs.org'', accessed February 18, 2026.</ref> Born into a prominent Chabad family, he has played a key role in expanding Chabad's presence in the UK, first as Chief Executive of [[Chabad-Lubavitch UK]] from 2009 and later focusing on community building in Hampstead Garden Suburb.<ref name="OurTeam" /> His work emphasises inclusive, joyous Jewish outreach, making traditional practices accessible while operating within networks that maintain ties to the Zionist entity through global Chabad structures.<ref name="JCArticle">The Jewish Chronicle, [https://www.thejc.com/life/why-do-secular-jews-love-this-branch-of-orthodox-judaism-so-much-what-is-its-secret-gg2xbbe4 Why do secular Jews love this branch of Orthodox Judaism so much?] ''The Jewish Chronicle'', 26 June 2025.</ref>

Sudak co-directs the centre alongside his wife [[Rochie Sudak]], hosting regular events such as Friday Night Unplugged gatherings, holiday programmes, and educational lectures to engage Jews of all backgrounds.<ref name="ChabadOrg">Chabad.org, [https://www.chabad.org/jewish-centers/4646187/London/Synagogue/Chabad-of-Hampstead-Garden-Suburb Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb] ''chabad.org'', accessed February 18, 2026.</ref> The couple's efforts have positioned the centre as a vibrant hub in the local Jewish community.

== Early life and education ==
Bentzi Sudak was born around 1979 as one of the children of [[Rabbi Nachman Sudak]], the longtime head of [[Chabad-Lubavitch UK]] who spearheaded its growth from 1959 until his death in 2014, and Fradel Sudak.<ref name="NachmanObit">Chabad.org, [https://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/2616240/jewish/Rabbi-Nachman-Sudak-OBE-A-Leader-of-British-Jewry-78.htm Rabbi Nachman Sudak, OBE, A Leader of British Jewry, 78] ''chabad.org'', 15 June 2014.</ref> Raised in a family deeply embedded in Chabad activities, he pursued rabbinical studies and received his smicha (ordination) in 2001 from the Rabbinical College of America.<ref name="COL40Under">COLlive, [https://collive.com/sudak-ranks-high-in-40-under-40 Sudak Ranks High in '40 Under 40'] ''collive.com'', 4 May 2015.</ref>

Early in his career, Sudak served as media director for Chabad in the United States, gaining experience in communications and outreach before returning to the UK.<ref name="OurTeam" />

== Career ==
In 2009, at age 31, Sudak was appointed Chief Executive of [[Chabad-Lubavitch UK]], where he and [[Rochie Sudak]] worked to expand the organisation's team and reach across the country.<ref name="COLLeader">COLlive, [https://collive.com/leader-26-rabbi-bentzi-sudak Leader 26: Rabbi Bentzi Sudak] ''collive.com'', 8 June 2010.</ref> Recognised in Jewish leadership lists such as "40 Under 40," he focused on making Judaism vibrant and relevant to diverse audiences.<ref name="COL40Under" />

Sudak later transitioned to lead [[Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb]], becoming a central figure in the community by organising creative initiatives, including large-scale events during challenging periods like the COVID-19 outbreak.<ref name="JCArticle" /> In 2020, he and his family distributed pre-made Seder plates and aid packages.<ref name="Getty">Getty Images, [https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/rabbi-bentzi-sudak-from-chabad-lubavitch-uk-his-wife-rochie-news-photo/1209497437 London Synagogue Offers Pre-Made Seder Plates Amid Coronavirus Outbreak] ''gettyimages.com'', 8 April 2020.</ref>

He has appeared as a guest on podcasts discussing Chassidic topics and family milestones, such as his son's bar mitzvah around 2022.<ref name="Soulwords">Soulwords, [https://www.soulwords.org/video/special-guest-r-bentzi-sudak-mazal-tov Special Guest R' Bentzi Sudak (Episode 7)] ''soulwords.org'', 24 July 2022.</ref>

== Personal life ==
Rabbi Sudak is married to [[Rochie Sudak]], and they have several children, including Chana, Musya, Mendel, and Sarah.<ref name="Getty" /> The family comes from Chabad lineages committed to global community building.<ref name="OurTeam" />

== See also ==
[[Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb]]
[[Chabad-Lubavitch UK]]
*Rabbi [[Nachman Sudak]]

== External links ==
* [https://www.chabadhgs.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/5431800/jewish/Our-Team.htm Our Team at Chabad HGS]
* [https://www.chabad.org/jewish-centers/4646187/London/Synagogue/Chabad-of-Hampstead-Garden-Suburb Chabad.org profile]
==Notes
[[Category:Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:British rabbis]]
[[Category:People from London]]

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 == See also ==
-[[Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb]]
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 *Rabbi [[Nachman Sudak]]
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 * [https://www.chabadhgs.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/5431800/jewish/Our-Team.htm Our Team at Chabad HGS]
 * [https://www.chabad.org/jewish-centers/4646187/London/Synagogue/Chabad-of-Hampstead-Garden-Suburb Chabad.org profile]
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+==Notes==
 [[Category:Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis]]
 [[Category:Living people]]
 [[Category:British rabbis]]
 [[Category:People from London]]

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 == Career ==
-In 2009, at age 31, Sudak was appointed Chief Executive of [[Chabad-Lubavitch UK]], where he and [[Rochie Sudak]] worked to expand the organisation's team and reach across the country.<ref name="COLLeader">COLlive, [https://collive.com/leader-26-rabbi-bentzi-sudak Leader 26: Rabbi Bentzi Sudak] ''collive.com'', 8 June 2010.</ref> Recognised in Jewish leadership lists such as "40 Under 40," he focused on making Judaism vibrant and relevant to diverse audiences.<ref name="COL40Under" />
+In 2009, at age 31, Sudak was appointed Chief Executive of [[Lubavitch Foundation]], where he and [[Rochie Sudak]] worked to expand the organisation's team and reach across the country.<ref name="COLLeader">COLlive, [https://collive.com/leader-26-rabbi-bentzi-sudak Leader 26: Rabbi Bentzi Sudak] ''collive.com'', 8 June 2010.</ref> Recognised in Jewish leadership lists such as "40 Under 40," he focused on making Judaism vibrant and relevant to diverse audiences.<ref name="COL40Under" />
 Sudak later transitioned to lead [[Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb]], becoming a central figure in the community by organising creative initiatives, including large-scale events during challenging periods like the COVID-19 outbreak.<ref name="JCArticle" /> In 2020, he and his family distributed pre-made Seder plates and aid packages.<ref name="Getty">Getty Images, [https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/rabbi-bentzi-sudak-from-chabad-lubavitch-uk-his-wife-rochie-news-photo/1209497437 London Synagogue Offers Pre-Made Seder Plates Amid Coronavirus Outbreak] ''gettyimages.com'', 8 April 2020.</ref>