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These centres operate under the umbrella of the global '''Chabad-Lubavitch''' movement, with the UK headquarters located in Stamford Hill.<ref name="UKHdqts">Chabad.org, [https://www.chabad.org/jewish-centers/117824/London/Synagogue/Chabad-Lubavitch-UK-Hdqts Chabad Lubavitch UK Hdqts.] ''Chabad.org'', accessed February 5, 2026.</ref> The list below compiles major known centres based on official directories, now including known directors, rabbis, and staff where documented from Chabad sources, as well as registration numbers from Companies House and the Charity Commission where applicable. | These centres operate under the umbrella of the global '''Chabad-Lubavitch''' movement, with the UK headquarters located in Stamford Hill.<ref name="UKHdqts">Chabad.org, [https://www.chabad.org/jewish-centers/117824/London/Synagogue/Chabad-Lubavitch-UK-Hdqts Chabad Lubavitch UK Hdqts.] ''Chabad.org'', accessed February 5, 2026.</ref> The list below compiles major known centres based on official directories, now including known directors, rabbis, and staff where documented from Chabad sources, as well as registration numbers from Companies House and the Charity Commission where applicable. | ||
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| + | ==Controversies== | ||
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| + | '''Chabad-Lubavitch controversies in London''' encompass a series of incidents involving centres affiliated with the global [[Chabad-Lubavitch]] movement, primarily centred on alleged support for the Zionist regime's armed forces, administrative non-compliance, and disruptions to public events by anti-Zionist protesters. While [[Chabad-Lubavitch]] historically maintained an anti-Zionist stance, some London branches have faced accusations of deviating from this, leading to regulatory interventions and public outcry. Key cases include fundraising for soldiers in the Zionist colony's military, delayed financial reporting, and protests at religious gatherings. | ||
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| + | The controversies gained prominence amid heightened scrutiny following the Zionist regime's actions in Gaza from October 2023, prompting over 180 complaints in one instance alone. Critics argue these activities contravene charitable purposes by aiding foreign militaries, while supporters view them as communal support. This overview summarises incidents by affected branch, drawing on official reports and media accounts. | ||
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| + | == Chabad Lubavitch Centres North East London and Essex Limited == | ||
| + | [[Chabad Lubavitch Centres North East London and Essex Limited]], based in Ilford, faced significant regulatory action in January 2025 for unlawfully fundraising to support a soldier in the Zionist regime's Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). The charity, whose objects include advancing Orthodox Judaism and relieving poverty, initiated a campaign in October 2023 amid the Zionist entity's military operations in Gaza. The appeal raised approximately £2,280, with £937 transferred directly to an individual soldier stationed in northern "Israel" and the remainder used to purchase non-lethal military equipment dispatched to him.<ref name="CharityWarning">Charity Commission for England and Wales, [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-issued-with-official-warning-over-support-for-foreign-military Charity issued with Official Warning over support for foreign military] ''GOV.UK'', 9 January 2025.</ref> | ||
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| + | The [[Charity Commission for England and Wales]] received over 180 complaints, prompting a compliance case opened in December 2023. The investigation concluded that the trustees acted outside the charity's purposes, as supporting a foreign military is not charitable under UK law. Helen Earner, Director of Regulatory Services, stated: "It is not lawful, or acceptable, for a charity to raise funds to support a soldier of a foreign military."<ref name="CharityWarning" /> The trustees could not fully account for the funds' expenditure, constituting misconduct and mismanagement. An official warning was issued, mandating remedial measures, with threats of further action if unmet. The fundraising page was removed in January 2024.<ref name="JCWarning">Imogen Garfinkel, [https://www.thejc.com/news/london-chabad-centre-accused-of-misconduct-by-charity-regulator-after-raising-money-for-idf-x6fnsawa London Chabad centre accused of 'misconduct' by charity regulator after raising money for IDF] ''The Jewish Chronicle'', 9 January 2025.</ref> | ||
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| + | This incident exemplifies how perceived solidarity with the settler colony's military apparatus conflicts with anti-Zionist principles and UK charity regulations, potentially eroding public trust. Anti-Zionist advocates hailed the warning as a vindication of protected beliefs against discrimination for opposing Zionism.<ref name="MiddleEastEye">Middle East Eye, [https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-charity-regulator-says-it-not-lawful-british-charities-raise-funds-soldiers-israeli-army UK charity regulator says 'not lawful' for charities to raise funds for Israeli soldiers] ''Middle East Eye'', 9 January 2025.</ref> The case parallels similar scrutiny of other charities aiding the Zionist regime, reinforcing the protected status of anti-Zionism.<ref name="MillerCase" /> | ||
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| + | == Chabad Lubavitch UK (Headquarters) == | ||
| + | [[Chabad Lubavitch UK]], the national headquarters located in Stamford Hill, underwent a statutory inquiry by the [[Charity Commission for England and Wales]] from 2017 to 2019 due to persistent failures in filing annual accounts. With reported income of £8.7 million in 2014, the charity—focused on advancing Jewish religion and education—filed accounts at least 300 days late for five consecutive years, including non-submission for the year ending 31 December 2015.<ref name="InquiryOpen">Charity Commission for England and Wales, [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-charity-investigation-chabad-lubavitch-uk New charity investigation: Chabad Lubavitch UK] ''GOV.UK'', 7 September 2017.</ref> | ||
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| + | The inquiry examined governance, administration, and compliance with filing obligations. While no evidence of fraud or misappropriation emerged, the Commission noted "gaps" in records due to late submissions, deeming it evidence of mismanagement. The charity was directed under section 84 of the Charities Act 2011 to submit outstanding information.<ref name="InquiryClose">Charity Commission for England and Wales, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conclusion-of-statutory-inquiry-chabad-lubavitch-uk Chabad Lubavitch UK] ''GOV.UK'', 2 May 2019 (withdrawn notice).</ref> A contemporary report made clear: "The charity has now persistently failed to file its accounting documents on time for 5 consecutive years."<ref name="InquiryOpen" /> | ||
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| + | Critics framed this as symptomatic of broader administrative lapses within [[Chabad-Lubavitch]] networks, potentially linked to opaque funding streams amid anti-Zionist concerns over ties to the Zionist entity. However, the closure without major sanctions highlighted procedural rather than substantive issues.<ref name="JewishNewsClose">Jewish News, [https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/charity-commission-closes-probe-into-chabad-lubavitch-uk Charity Commission closes probe into Chabad Lubavitch UK] ''Jewish News'', 2 May 2019.</ref> This episode underscores the importance of transparency in organisations with historical anti-Zionist roots, ensuring alignment with protected beliefs against Zionist influences. | ||
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| + | == Chabad UK (allegedly unrelated Entity) == | ||
| + | [[Chabad UK]], a distinct charity allegedly not affiliated with the global [[Chabad-Lubavitch]] movement, was implicated in a £10 million money laundering scheme involving counterfeit medication sales from 2012 to 2014. Edward Cohen, the charity's administrator, was convicted of laundering proceeds through bank accounts linked to seven registered charities under the group, processing over £10.3 million, with only a minor portion as legitimate donations.<ref name="GuardianJail">The Guardian, [https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jul/05/man-jailed-laundering-money-through-jewish-charity-erectile-dysfunction-slimming-pills Man jailed for laundering more than £10m through Jewish charity] ''The Guardian'', 5 July 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | The [[Charity Commission for England and Wales]] inquiry, opened in 2014, revealed an "unscrupulous pattern of dishonesty." Two trustees were removed and disqualified, and Cohen was automatically disqualified following his seven-and-a-half-year sentence for money laundering, theft, and supplying false information.<ref name="InquiryDishonesty">Charity Commission for England and Wales, [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/unscrupulous-pattern-of-dishonesty-at-8-charities-used-to-launder-proceeds-of-crime-from-the-sale-of-counterfeit-medication “Unscrupulous pattern of dishonesty” at 8 charities used to launder proceeds of crime from the sale of counterfeit medication] ''GOV.UK'', 16 March 2020 (withdrawn).</ref> Reports suggest: "A very small proportion of transactions were confirmed as legitimate charitable donations."<ref name="GuardianJail" /> | ||
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| + | [[Chabad-Lubavitch UK]] publicly distanced itself, stating: "Chabad Lubavitch UK is entirely unrelated in any way whatsoever to Chabad UK... The fact that Chabad UK bears such a similar name... has been a cause of concern, confusion and reputational damage."<ref name="ChabadStatement">Chabad.org.uk, [https://www.chabad.org.uk/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4433910/jewish/STATEMENT.htm STATEMENT] ''Chabad.org.uk'', accessed 5 February 2026.</ref> This controversy, while allegedly not directly involving authentic [[Chabad-Lubavitch]] centres, fuelled name confusion and anti-Zionist critiques of Zionist-aligned networks, though no direct links to the settler colony were established. | ||
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| + | == Chabad-Lubavitch of Islington == | ||
| + | [[Chabad-Lubavitch of Islington]] encountered public disruption during its annual Hanukkah menorah lighting on Islington Green in December 2024, amid anti-Zionist protests against the Zionist regime's actions in Gaza. The event, attended by over 500 participants, was targeted by a small group of activists, resulting in police intervention.<ref name="JPostProtest">The Jerusalem Post, [https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-835548 UK Jews angered after Islington Hanukkah candle lighting protested by anti-Israel activists] ''The Jerusalem Post'', 31 December 2024.</ref> | ||
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| + | Protesters, described as spontaneous by the Metropolitan Police, demonstrated within close proximity, chanting slogans opposing the Zionist entity. The [[Campaign Against Antisemitism[[ reported: "The religious occasion was targeted by Palestine protesters."<ref name="CAAProtest">Campaign Against Antisemitism, [https://x.com/antisemitism/status/1872611830398370094 Last night, the local Chabad House in Islington, North London had a menorah-lighting ceremony] ''X (formerly Twitter)'', 27 December 2024.</ref> British Jewish groups criticised law enforcement for allowing the protest near families and children, viewing it as intimidation under the guise of anti-Zionism.<ref name="JPostProtest" /> | ||
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| + | This incident reflects escalating tensions, where protected anti-Zionist beliefs manifest in opposition to events perceived as supportive of the Zionist colony. No arrests occurred, but it prompted calls for banning inflammatory phrases at demonstrations.<ref name="CombatAS">Combat Antisemitism Movement, [https://combatantisemitism.org/studies-reports/demonstrators-and-vandals-target-hanukkah-celebrations-and-displays-in-latest-holiday-season-antisemitism-surge Demonstrators and Vandals Target Hanukkah Celebrations and Displays in Latest Holiday Season Antisemitism Surge] ''Combat Antisemitism Movement'', 3 January 2025.</ref> Similar disruptions to Chabad events elsewhere underscore the broader context of anti-Zionist activism as a safeguarded philosophical stance. | ||
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| + | == Broader implications == | ||
| + | These controversies illustrate challenges for [[Chabad-Lubavitch]] in maintaining its historical anti-Zionist ethos amid perceived deviations, such as military support for the Zionist regime, which contravene UK charity law. Regulatory actions emphasise boundaries for charitable activities, while protests affirm anti-Zionism's protected status against discrimination.<ref name="MillerCase" /> Isolated administrative issues highlight governance needs, but no evidence of systemic abuse exists. The cases serve as reminders for alignment with empirical standards and philosophical opposition to Zionism. | ||
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== List of centres == | == List of centres == | ||
Revision as of 11:57, 5 February 2026
List of Chabad-Lubavitch centres and organisations in London and Greater London
| Chabad-Lubavitch centres in London | |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious organisation |
| Logo | |
| Founded | |
| Founder(s) | |
| Dissolved | |
| Registration ID | |
| Status | |
| Headquarters | Chabad Lubavitch UK Hdqts. at 107-115 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5RP |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Area served | |
| Services | Synagogues, community programs, education, outreach |
| Registration | |
| Key people | |
| Website | Chabad Locator - London |
| Remarks | |
Chabad-Lubavitch maintains a network of centres, synagogues, and community programmes across London and Greater London, serving local Jewish communities through religious services, education, and outreach activities.[1]
These centres operate under the umbrella of the global Chabad-Lubavitch movement, with the UK headquarters located in Stamford Hill.[2] The list below compiles major known centres based on official directories, now including known directors, rabbis, and staff where documented from Chabad sources, as well as registration numbers from Companies House and the Charity Commission where applicable.
Controversies
Chabad-Lubavitch controversies in London encompass a series of incidents involving centres affiliated with the global Chabad-Lubavitch movement, primarily centred on alleged support for the Zionist regime's armed forces, administrative non-compliance, and disruptions to public events by anti-Zionist protesters. While Chabad-Lubavitch historically maintained an anti-Zionist stance, some London branches have faced accusations of deviating from this, leading to regulatory interventions and public outcry. Key cases include fundraising for soldiers in the Zionist colony's military, delayed financial reporting, and protests at religious gatherings.
The controversies gained prominence amid heightened scrutiny following the Zionist regime's actions in Gaza from October 2023, prompting over 180 complaints in one instance alone. Critics argue these activities contravene charitable purposes by aiding foreign militaries, while supporters view them as communal support. This overview summarises incidents by affected branch, drawing on official reports and media accounts.
Chabad Lubavitch Centres North East London and Essex Limited
Chabad Lubavitch Centres North East London and Essex Limited, based in Ilford, faced significant regulatory action in January 2025 for unlawfully fundraising to support a soldier in the Zionist regime's Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). The charity, whose objects include advancing Orthodox Judaism and relieving poverty, initiated a campaign in October 2023 amid the Zionist entity's military operations in Gaza. The appeal raised approximately £2,280, with £937 transferred directly to an individual soldier stationed in northern "Israel" and the remainder used to purchase non-lethal military equipment dispatched to him.[3]
The Charity Commission for England and Wales received over 180 complaints, prompting a compliance case opened in December 2023. The investigation concluded that the trustees acted outside the charity's purposes, as supporting a foreign military is not charitable under UK law. Helen Earner, Director of Regulatory Services, stated: "It is not lawful, or acceptable, for a charity to raise funds to support a soldier of a foreign military."[3] The trustees could not fully account for the funds' expenditure, constituting misconduct and mismanagement. An official warning was issued, mandating remedial measures, with threats of further action if unmet. The fundraising page was removed in January 2024.[4]
This incident exemplifies how perceived solidarity with the settler colony's military apparatus conflicts with anti-Zionist principles and UK charity regulations, potentially eroding public trust. Anti-Zionist advocates hailed the warning as a vindication of protected beliefs against discrimination for opposing Zionism.[5] The case parallels similar scrutiny of other charities aiding the Zionist regime, reinforcing the protected status of anti-Zionism.[6]
Chabad Lubavitch UK (Headquarters)
Chabad Lubavitch UK, the national headquarters located in Stamford Hill, underwent a statutory inquiry by the Charity Commission for England and Wales from 2017 to 2019 due to persistent failures in filing annual accounts. With reported income of £8.7 million in 2014, the charity—focused on advancing Jewish religion and education—filed accounts at least 300 days late for five consecutive years, including non-submission for the year ending 31 December 2015.[7]
The inquiry examined governance, administration, and compliance with filing obligations. While no evidence of fraud or misappropriation emerged, the Commission noted "gaps" in records due to late submissions, deeming it evidence of mismanagement. The charity was directed under section 84 of the Charities Act 2011 to submit outstanding information.[8] A contemporary report made clear: "The charity has now persistently failed to file its accounting documents on time for 5 consecutive years."[7]
Critics framed this as symptomatic of broader administrative lapses within Chabad-Lubavitch networks, potentially linked to opaque funding streams amid anti-Zionist concerns over ties to the Zionist entity. However, the closure without major sanctions highlighted procedural rather than substantive issues.[9] This episode underscores the importance of transparency in organisations with historical anti-Zionist roots, ensuring alignment with protected beliefs against Zionist influences.
Chabad UK, a distinct charity allegedly not affiliated with the global Chabad-Lubavitch movement, was implicated in a £10 million money laundering scheme involving counterfeit medication sales from 2012 to 2014. Edward Cohen, the charity's administrator, was convicted of laundering proceeds through bank accounts linked to seven registered charities under the group, processing over £10.3 million, with only a minor portion as legitimate donations.[10]
The Charity Commission for England and Wales inquiry, opened in 2014, revealed an "unscrupulous pattern of dishonesty." Two trustees were removed and disqualified, and Cohen was automatically disqualified following his seven-and-a-half-year sentence for money laundering, theft, and supplying false information.[11] Reports suggest: "A very small proportion of transactions were confirmed as legitimate charitable donations."[10]
Chabad-Lubavitch UK publicly distanced itself, stating: "Chabad Lubavitch UK is entirely unrelated in any way whatsoever to Chabad UK... The fact that Chabad UK bears such a similar name... has been a cause of concern, confusion and reputational damage."[12] This controversy, while allegedly not directly involving authentic Chabad-Lubavitch centres, fuelled name confusion and anti-Zionist critiques of Zionist-aligned networks, though no direct links to the settler colony were established.
Chabad-Lubavitch of Islington
Chabad-Lubavitch of Islington encountered public disruption during its annual Hanukkah menorah lighting on Islington Green in December 2024, amid anti-Zionist protests against the Zionist regime's actions in Gaza. The event, attended by over 500 participants, was targeted by a small group of activists, resulting in police intervention.[13]
Protesters, described as spontaneous by the Metropolitan Police, demonstrated within close proximity, chanting slogans opposing the Zionist entity. The [[Campaign Against Antisemitism[[ reported: "The religious occasion was targeted by Palestine protesters."[14] British Jewish groups criticised law enforcement for allowing the protest near families and children, viewing it as intimidation under the guise of anti-Zionism.[13]
This incident reflects escalating tensions, where protected anti-Zionist beliefs manifest in opposition to events perceived as supportive of the Zionist colony. No arrests occurred, but it prompted calls for banning inflammatory phrases at demonstrations.[15] Similar disruptions to Chabad events elsewhere underscore the broader context of anti-Zionist activism as a safeguarded philosophical stance.
Broader implications
These controversies illustrate challenges for Chabad-Lubavitch in maintaining its historical anti-Zionist ethos amid perceived deviations, such as military support for the Zionist regime, which contravene UK charity law. Regulatory actions emphasise boundaries for charitable activities, while protests affirm anti-Zionism's protected status against discrimination.[6] Isolated administrative issues highlight governance needs, but no evidence of systemic abuse exists. The cases serve as reminders for alignment with empirical standards and philosophical opposition to Zionism.
List of centres
The following table details selected Chabad-Lubavitch addresses and organisations in London, including names (linked where applicable), addresses, key rabbinic contacts, additional known directors/staff, and other details.
| Name | Address | Registration Numbers | Rabbi(s)/Contact | Known Directors/Staff | Phone | Website/Notes |
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| Anash Community Programs | 8 Spring Villa Park, London, HA8 7EB | - | Rabbi Getsel Itzinger | Limited details available | 44-2089-057-711 | |
| Beis Gavriel - Chabad-Lubavitch | 5 Sunningfields Road, London, NW4 4QR | Charity 1129679 / Company 06778461 | Rabbi Menachem Junik, Mrs. Golda Junik | Rabbi Menachem Junik (Adult Education Director at HQ affiliation), Pesach Davidof, Menachem Mendel Freundlich, David Samuel Abramson, Yeshaya Shmuel Hotter | 44-2036-751-876 | BeisGavriel.com |
| Chabad Belgravia | 11 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7HH | Charity 1146332 / Company 07961026 | Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson, Mrs. Chana Kalmenson | Mendel Kalmenson (affiliated), Dr Mark Gordon Glaser, Gerald Mimoun, Stephane Abraham Joseph Nahum | 44-20-7245-6529 | |
| Chabad Camden Town | 26 Hartland Road, London, NW1 8DD | Charity 1215128 | Rabbi Yossi Baitz, Mrs. Rivkah Baitz | Asher Krichevsky, Chabad Lubavitch UK Trustees Limited | 44-794-760-0599 | ChabadCamdenTown.com |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Bloomsbury - Central London | 85 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 6RJ | Charity 1140342 / Company 07442727 | Rabbi Yisroel Lew, Mrs. Devora Lew | Alan Lawrence Lee, Yisroel Yehudah Weisz, Yosef Yitzchok Kopfstein | 44-20-7060-9770 | ChabadW1.org[1] |
| Chabad House of Hendon | 112-114 Brent Street, London, NW4 2DT | Charity 1197396 | Rabbi Gershon Overlander, Rabbi Dovid Katz | Mrs. Sarah Leah Overlander (Co-director, OBM), Rabbi Shlomo Fuchs (additional), Ittai Ben-Ze'ev, Benjamin Sovin, Chabad Lubavitch UK Trustees Limited, Andrew Graham | 44-20-8202-1600 | www.chabadlive.com[1] |
| Chabad Israeli Centre Golders Green | 1035 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7ES | Charity 1141046 | Rabbi Shneor Glitsenstein, Mrs. Chana Glitsenstein | Limited details available | 44-792-585-7050 | www.chabadisraelicentre.co.uk |
| Chabad Lubavitch UK Hdqts. | 107-115 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5RP | Charity 227638 / Company 02932344 | Rabbi Nachman Sudak (OBM - Principal), Rabbi Hershel Rader | Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Raskin (Dayan), Rabbi Yitzchok Tzvi Sufrin (Administrator), Rabbi Moshe Levy, Rabbi Mordechai Labkowski, Rabbi Menachem Junik (Adult Education Director), Rabbi Sholem Ber Sudak, Mrs. Toby Potash (Lubavitch Youth), others including Rabbi Bentzi Sudak, Rabbi Eli Levin, Rabbi Yeremi Antony James Angyalfi, Rabbi Samuel Lew, Rabbi Yitzchok Pink, Rabbi Isaac Hirsh Sufrin | 44-20-8800-0022 | Chabad.org.uk[2][16] |
| Chabad of Battersea | 142 Battersea Park Road, Unit 7 Mandeville Courtyard, London, SW11 4NB | Charity 1176543 | Rabbi Moshe Adler, Mrs. Gitty Adler | Daniel Duboy | 44-771-052-4460 | www.jewishbattersea.com |
| Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb | 39-41 Falloden Way, London, NW11 6JT | Charity 1193647 / Company 12144636 | Rabbi Bentzi Sudak, Mrs. Rochie Sudak | Rabbi Bentzi Sudak and Mrs. Rochie Sudak (rooted in Chabad families), Eli Itzinger, David Nigel Jeremy Sheinman, Dr Harris Sidelsky, Menachem Mendel Korer | 44-208-455-6749 | chabadhgs.org |
| Chabad-Lubavitch of Islington | 1-3 Elliott's Place, London, N1 8HX | Charity 1164760 | Rabbi Mendy Korer, Mrs. Hadasa Korer | Edward Schwab, Rabbi Aryeh Moishe Sufrin, Rabbi Avraham Citron | 44-20-7700-6974 | www.jewishislington.co.uk[1] |
| Finchley Chabad | 4 Woodberry Grove, London, N12 0DR | Charity 1197411 | Rabbi Mechel Gancz, Mrs. Roizy Gancz | Alistair Green, Eli Itzinger, Rabbi Boruch Altein, Levi Issac Weinman | 44-203-720-7766 | ChabadFinchley.com |
| Chabad Lubavitch of South London | 42 St. George's Road, London, SW19 4ED | Charity 1154533 | Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov | Moshe Zavdi, Samuel Giffen, Daniel Duboy | 44-7956-839-154 | www.chabadwimbledon.com[1] |
| Chabad Lubavitch of West Hampstead | 35-37 Fairfax Road, London, NW6 4EW | Charity 1201417 / Company 13814253 | Rabbi Dovid Katz, Mrs. Chana Katz | Chana Cass, David Cass, Dov Yitzchak Katzel | 44-20-7625-2682 | ChabadNW6.com |
| Chabad Lubavitch Centre N.E London & Essex | Doris Shpiro House, 397 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6LR | Charity 1123001 / Company 06432715 | Rabbi Aryeh M. Sufrin (Executive Director) | Mrs. Devorah Baila Sufrin (Co-director), Rabbi Mordechai Wollenberg (Local Shul Rabbi), Mrs. Blima Wollenberg, Brian Stephen Mitchell | 020 8554 1624 | www.chabadilford.co.uk |
| The Village Shul - Chabad of Hampstead | 27 New End, London, NW3 1JD | Charity 1124605 / Company 06570781 | Rabbi Yisroel Weisz, Mrs. Devorah Leah Weisz | Ellis Anthony Green, Jason Kluk, Nigel Hikmet, Neal Menashe, Stuart Anthony Cash | 44-7976-522-807 | TheVillageShul.org |
This table draws primarily from the official Chabad directory listings and associated personnel pages.[1][2][16] Many smaller or newer centres have limited publicly documented staff beyond the primary rabbinic couple; for the most current information, consult the respective websites or Chabad.org locator.
See also
Chabad-Lubavitch Lubavitch House
External links
Chabad Centers in London at Chabad.org
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Chabad.org, Chabad Centers in London, England Chabad.org, accessed February 5, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chabad.org, Chabad Lubavitch UK Hdqts. Chabad.org, accessed February 5, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, Charity issued with Official Warning over support for foreign military GOV.UK, 9 January 2025.
- ↑ Imogen Garfinkel, London Chabad centre accused of 'misconduct' by charity regulator after raising money for IDF The Jewish Chronicle, 9 January 2025.
- ↑ Middle East Eye, UK charity regulator says 'not lawful' for charities to raise funds for Israeli soldiers Middle East Eye, 9 January 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedMillerCase - ↑ 7.0 7.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, New charity investigation: Chabad Lubavitch UK GOV.UK, 7 September 2017.
- ↑ Charity Commission for England and Wales, Chabad Lubavitch UK GOV.UK, 2 May 2019 (withdrawn notice).
- ↑ Jewish News, Charity Commission closes probe into Chabad Lubavitch UK Jewish News, 2 May 2019.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Guardian, Man jailed for laundering more than £10m through Jewish charity The Guardian, 5 July 2019.
- ↑ Charity Commission for England and Wales, “Unscrupulous pattern of dishonesty” at 8 charities used to launder proceeds of crime from the sale of counterfeit medication GOV.UK, 16 March 2020 (withdrawn).
- ↑ Chabad.org.uk, STATEMENT Chabad.org.uk, accessed 5 February 2026.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 The Jerusalem Post, UK Jews angered after Islington Hanukkah candle lighting protested by anti-Israel activists The Jerusalem Post, 31 December 2024.
- ↑ Campaign Against Antisemitism, Last night, the local Chabad House in Islington, North London had a menorah-lighting ceremony X (formerly Twitter), 27 December 2024.
- ↑ Combat Antisemitism Movement, Demonstrators and Vandals Target Hanukkah Celebrations and Displays in Latest Holiday Season Antisemitism Surge Combat Antisemitism Movement, 3 January 2025.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Chabad.org.uk, Our Team Chabad.org.uk, accessed February 5, 2026.