Conference Inspires Leaders Across the UK
Over ninety emissaries, educators, community and campus rabbis from all over the United Kingdom gathered this week to participate in the annual Chabad Lubavitch UK conference.
The event, held in the elegant surroundings of the Palm Hotel in North West London, was the largest and most successful conference to date. It was also an occasion to celebrate the 50 years since the establishment of the Chabab Lubavitch movement in the UK, when Rabbi Nachman and Mrs Sudak, arrived in London as emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of blessed memory.
“It was amazing to see the increasing number of new faces that have continued to join the team over the past few years,” said Rabbi Bentzi Sudak, chief executive of Chabad Lubavitch UK.
The conference, chaired by Rabbi Pesach Efune, featured a wide range of workshops and sessions reflecting the diverse programming of Chabad institutions across the country.
Guest speaker, Rabbi Aaron Dovid Gancz, a senior teacher at the Morristown Yeshiva in New Jersey, lectured on innovative and effective approaches in education, while PR professional Shimon Cohen provided expert advice on publicity and branding, and Andrew Kaye, of chairman of Chabad Lubavitch of Bournemouth, gave a lay leader’s perspective.
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, vice chairman of the Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, the educational arm of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, flew in from the United States to deliver the keynote address in which he emphasised the growing success of the movement in the United Kingdom since its humble beginnings 50 years ago.
The highlight of the conference was the farbrengen (Chassidic gathering) which followed the formal proceedings. Rabbi Kotlarsky and Rabbi Ganzc led the farbrengen, creating a vibrant and inspirational atmosphere which continued until dawn.
Commenting on the event, Rabbi Zalman Lewis, who serves students in universities on the South Coast, said: “The conference sessions and the contributions by Rabbis Kotlarsky and Gancz, as well as the general atmosphere, provided me with inspiration and a real sense of unity with my colleagues.”
“It has given me the nourishment I need to return to my position on campus in Brighton re-energised and with renewed enthusiasm.”
zak
hatzlacha rabba
but without rabbi vogel i think the rebbe is not to happy
Proud family
Kudos to Rabbi Mendy & Brocha Lent for the incredible success they have in their Shlichus at the University of Nottingham. Their devotion & hard work is evident in the success they see in bringing previously apathetic Jewish students to be more involved in Jewish life. When they return to their communities they are different people! It’s amazing to hear these students rave about Mendy & Brocha. They’re doing the Rebbe’s holy work with a full heart every single day.
guess who?
hello to my tatty from new york, queens, sheffield!!!
xoxox
missing u! i dunno if we like ur suit colour though
Chaim
england need more younger shluchim. the older ones need to face the fact that they no longer have the enthusiasm and bring in younger people. The issue of fund raising also need to be adressed!
Kol Hakovod
A great Kiddush Lubavitch but I miss Rabbi Vogel. Lubavitch UK will never be the same.
unpaid teacher
Inspired? Not me. I’m surprised they have the the money for such a big show of “success” when they keep on to say they have no money and we teachers didn’t get paid for 3 months.
to #3
actualy 40% of the croud are under 35.