Students at Chabad Lubavitch schools are celebrating another year of record 'A' Level results. Staff and pupils alike are delighted at this year's results which show a marked improvement on previous years.
The schools achieved a commendable 100% pass rate in 'A' Level subjects which included Maths, English, Religious Studies and Biblical Hebrew. Over 85% of students obtained an A or B result. This performance cements Chabad Lubavitch's place in the top quartile of Schools in the Borough of Hackney.
Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Headmaster of the Senior Girls School said, 'These results are a tribute to the sheer dedication of our senior teachers Mrs Freeman and Mrs Junik as well as to all our passionate and committed staff'.
The schools are eagerly anticipating another succesful year of GCSE results. These will be published in one weeks time.
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Results Reach Record High at Chabad Lubavitch Schools
Chabad Opens New Centre in Islington
Chabad is opening a house in Islington with the aim of reaching the influx of young Jewish professionals and families moving to the area. Rabbi Mendy Korer and his family will run the Canonbury centre, an addition to central locations including Warren Street, Chancery Lane and Shoreditch.
Originally from Stamford Hill, Rabbi Korer has been an assistant minister at a Chabad in New Jersey. He points out that his family "were not brought up religious but became Orthodox. I have many cousins and relatives who are still very secular and so I'm very comfortable around people who aren't religious."
"Islington has no synagogue or Jewish life at all, but I keep getting new names of Jewish people who live here. It was a hole we felt needed to be plugged. The real question is why it took so long?"
Rabbi Bentzi Sudak, Director of Chabad Lubavitch UK said, "The Korer Family bring with them a wealth of experience; with their truly non-judgmental inclusive approach they are able to cater to the needs of Jews from a wide range of backgrounds. This new Centre is one example of Chabad's ongoing efforts and overriding goals of adapting and responding innovatively to the changing needs of the Jewish community. Under the Korer's leadership we are confident that Chabad Islington will successfully enhance Jewish life in the area for people of all ages regardless of affiliation or background."
For more information about the Chabad House in Islington please email Rabbi Mendy Korer - [email protected]
(Story by Jessica Elgot @ Jewish Chronicle)
Annual Chabad Conference brings together Shluchim from across UK
At the end of July just under 100 emissaries, educators, community and campus rabbis from all over the UK came together at a venue in Hendon, North London for the Annual Chabad Lubavitch UK Conference.
Spread over two days, the conference provides an opportunity for Chabad's numerous Shluchim from across the UK to meet for discussions and workshops on various aspects related to their work.
The Organising Committee worked tirelessly in the lead up to the conference coordinating the event so as to ensure it would run smoothly. The programme was put together so as to be relevant and appealing to everyone attending.
Sessions included presentations and discussions on recent developments within Chabad Lubavitch UK as well as educational sessions addressing issues relevant to Shluchim's work including professional conduct, setting boundaries, coping in pressured work environments as well as general practical guidance and advice relating to the role of the Shliach. Aside from scheduled sessions the Shluchim also had time to network and get to know each other better informally. 
The highlight of the conference was the Farbrengen (Chassidic gathering) which followed the formal proceedings. This was led by Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Antwerp, an inspirational speaker. The Fabrengen created a vibrant and inspirational atmosphere that saw many Shluchim singing, dancing and talking until the early hours of the morning.
Rabbi Yehuda Pink, reported that feedback from the post conference survey has been extremely positive and Chabad Lubavitch UK look forward to the next Kinus Hashluchim which will take place in Summer 2012.