Leeds is currently acclaimed as the fastest growing city in the UK. We at Leeds Lubavitch are certainly upbeat about the growth of Jewish life in Leeds. The Jewish population is on an upward trend, and Jewish awareness has never been so enthusiastic.
Leeds Lubavitch opened in 1975 with the arrival of Rabbi Yirmiyahu and Mrs. Shoshana Angyalfi. They immediately became highly involved in many areas of Leeds Jewish communal life, initiating Lubavitch activities for all sectors of the community. Their popularity and success facilitated bringing another family of Shluchim in 1980. Rabbi Reuven and Mrs. Ruth Cohen arrived to continue the development of all the activities, especially in the area of Youth work.
The Lubavitch Centre was purchased in 1986. In 1997 Rabbi Chaim and Mrs. Chani Miller joined the team. A most exciting and innovative “Shluchim Programme" is now running under the directorship of Rabbi Miller. 10 young students spent their "gap year” working in the Leeds community as part of their Community Service training.
As well as running the Lubavitch Centre and the various programmes held throughout the year, the Shluchim are also very involved in many other Jewish communal institutions.
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