Mivtza Lulav in London was taken to a new level with the introduction of its first ever Pedi-Sukkah this Sukkot holiday.
The Sukkah traveled to various famous locations across London, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Liverpool Street Station and St Johns Wood.
The Sukkah was arranged by Rabbi Mendy Korer of Chabad Islington and was driven by trained rider Yitzchok Raskin.
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Chabad Lubavitch's 'Sukkah in the Square' opened again this Sukkot welcoming crowds of workers, tourists and passers by. Over 500 people stopped to eat, to shake the lulav, to daven or to just see what all the fuss was about.
For the second year running Chabad Lubavitch constructed a large public Sukkah in the middle of London. Located in between Fleet Street and Chancery Lane, the Sukkah was positioned in the centre of New Street Square - a bustling pedestrianised area in the heart of the City. 
Measuring over 50m² the impressive structure fast became a talking point all over town.
The project was a partnership between Chabad Lubavitch and a number of leading city firms including Deloitte, Bolt Partners, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Mishcon De Reya, Speechly Bircham, Taylor Wessing and other supporters. All the project partners as well as many other volunteers collaborated together giving their time and support to make sure it could happen.
Large numbers gathered each day at the Sukkah including over 200 people on the first day for a buffet lunch sponsored by Deloitte. In the evening Chabad Lubavitch hosted a kosher wine tasting event with guests sampling fine French wines guided by a distinguished sommelier. Other events included a Sushi lunch sponsored by Sushi Haven, lunchtime speakers, prayer services and corporate events.
Chabad Lubavitch staff were on site answering questions and explaining about Sukkot to the many people passing by.
Rabbi Bentzi Sudak of Chabad Lubavitch UK said, "Once again it is great to see so many firms supporting the Sukkah enabling Jewish people to come together and celebrate Sukkot. We hope this will be a catalyst for Judaism to become even more accessible not only in the City but throughout Central London."
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Chabad Lubavitch has 36 centres based around the UK. Each month hundreds of events and activities take place at our Chabad Houses. Here is a brief snapshot of some recent Chabad events from around the country:
Chabad of Hendon - Last week saw the beginning of the daily 'Daf Yomi' class led by Rabbi Hillel Gruber. The course focuses on Tractate Shabbos including the laws of Chanukah.
Chabad of Islington - Rabbi Mendy Korer was invited by the Islington Faith Forum (which organises school assemblies) to speak at the area's largest school - Highbury Grove. This was part of Islington Educational Authority's 'Peace Month' intitiative that it runs each September.
Chabad of Leeds - Over 80 adults and children attended 'Saturday Night Live' - a family event in the Chabad Sukkah with a bouncy castle, BBQ and live music. During the recent half term Chabad ran a mini-camp for Girls aged 10-13yrs.
Chabad L'Chaim of Manchester - It has been a busy time recently in the North. In Manchester L'Chaim put on a number of events including 'Shwarma in the Sukkah' where 45 people gathered for a Jewish Business Network event in the City Centre. 40 people attended the Young Professionals 'Late Night Barbeque'. During the month of Tishrei 30 groups of volunteers visited 450 homes, hospitals, senior centres and hospices armed with a smile, a good word, a shofar or a lulav and etrog.
Chabad of Nottingham - 80 students and locals attended a fundraising event together with the local shul for Chai Cancer Care. A team of student volunteers helped to get raffle prizes and food donated and almost £1800 was raised. Chabad of Nottingham's Medical Ethics Course is well underway. Rabbi Yehuda Pink delivered the 2nd lecture in the series recently which was on abortion in Jewish Law.
Chabad of Sheffield - Rabbi Y Golomb has recently taken on the chairmanship of the Rabbinical Council of the Provinces by personal request of the Chief Rabbi. Sheffield had a very international Tishrei with attendees from many different countries including Israel, Italy, USA, Turkey, Germany, France, Norway, South Africa and Iran. Rabbi Golomb's 'Tales of the Talmud' course began recently.
In the past few months Chabad Lubavitch UK has entered a new era after achieving state aided status for its Stamford Hill Senior Girls’ and Boys' Primary Schools.
For many years, Lubavitch funded only private schools in the UK; these schools teach Torah values to pupils of all ages and are coloured by their unique approach to Judaism. However, the schools became an enormous financial burden on the organisation, a burden which to some extent has now been lifted.
Although the schools will still be asking parents to contribute a donation to cover expenses not provided for by the funding, the achievement finally gives Chabad Lubavitch UK financial security that it has long sought. It enables the organisation to renew its efforts of reaching Jews all over the UK and make Judaism accessible to all.
Chabad Lubavitch CEO, Rabbi Bentzi Sudak said, “This is truly a watershed moment for us. It’s no secret that over the last few years we have been fighting for the financial freedom to continue our work in communities, schools and campuses across the country – this funding means that we have won that fight.”
The Lubavitch Boys' Primary School, received State funding from the beginning of July 2012 following the Senior Girls' School which received its funding in June 2012 and the Ruth Lunzer Lubavitch Girls' Primary School which has benefitted from state funding for a number of years.
Mrs Helen Freeman, Head Teacher of the Senior Girl's School commented, “We have achieved excellent academic results and a unique ethos of chesed and love for Judaism on such a small budget....just imagine what we’ll be able to achieve with this additional funding.”
Towards the end of November 2012 an event will be taking place at the Boys Primary School to recognise the many supporters who helped make these achievements possible and to dedicate a wing of the school.
