What We Do
Looking for a vibrant Jewish community in
Brighton and Hove?
Look no further than Chabad! Our dynamic center offers daily prayer services, engaging classes for both adults and children, and a passion for spreading the joy of Judaism throughout the community. Join us for frequent parties and communal dinners, celebrate lifecycle events with our supportive team, and find comfort and support when you need it most. Discover the best of Jewish life in Brighton and Hove at Chabad.
Shul
Weekdays
At Chabad we cherish praying with a minyan, but since we cannot always guarantee one, we ask you to please call Rabbi Efune before arriving on 07885 538681.
WEEKDAY SHACHRIT
No morning services at Chabad House; however, the BNJC will be hosting a daily minyan Sunday to Friday at 7:30am.
Friday Nights
We invite you to join us for a traditional Friday night dinner, a special time of the week when Jews all around the world gather to welcome Shabbat.
Our warm and welcoming community provides the perfect environment to experience the warmth and joy of Shabbat. Enjoy a delicious meal, hear inspiring stories and connect with like-minded people.
Whether you are a student, a young family, or a member of the wider community, we welcome you to join us and share in the beauty of Shabbat.
Come and be part of our family at Chabad House in Brighton! Get in touch for timings.
Shabbat Mornings
SHABBAT SHACHRIT
All year @ 9.45 AM followed by kiddush and lunch
Kids Shul
Children are invited to join us at Chabad House in Brighton once a month from 09:00 – 10:00 for our all-new Kids Shul. An inspirational and uplifting service, led by kids, for kids, under supervision of Rabbi Efune.
Your children will have an opportunity to learn, worship and get used to the order of a full service in a fun and inspiring way.
They’ll also enjoy a big breakfast kiddush.
Community Services
Bar and Bat Mitzvah
As a parent, the lead-up to your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a momentous occasion.
At Chabad Brighton, we recognise the significance of this milestone and are committed to helping your child prepare for their special day.
We provide the necessary resources and guidance to ensure that your son or daughter is fully equipped to take on this important rite of passage.
Weddings
If you are looking for a Jewish wedding that is meaningful, joyful and personalised, Chabad Brighton can help you plan your special day.
Rabbi Efune, can lead the ceremony and officiate the wedding under the chuppah, the canopy that symbolises the home you will build together.
Whether you want a traditional or modern wedding, Rabbi Efune will work with you to create a ceremony that reflects your values and vision. Get in touch to start planning your dream Jewish wedding.
Hospital Visits
Rabbi Efune is the official Jewish Chaplain for Royal Sussex County Hospital as well as the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
Offering kosher food, books and other items to make their stay more pleasant.
Both Rabbi and Penina Efune visit the elderly in the community, bringing positive messages of hope and wellbeing.
Prison Chaplain
As a prison chaplain, Rabbi Efune visits Jewish prisoners in Sussex and offers them spiritual guidance, support and comfort. He also helps them celebrate Jewish holidays and observe Jewish traditions.
Mitzvah Support
Brit Milah / Circumcision
Mazel Tov on the joyous arrival your son! Rabbi Efune has been a qualified mohel for over 40 years and performed hundreds of Brit Milah ceremonies over the years, and his compassionate and professional approach has earned him the trust and respect of many families.
We hope that this milestone brings you much happiness and blessings, and we look forward to being a part of your son’s journey as he grows and flourishes in the years ahead.
Mezuzah & Tefilin
One of the ways Chabad Brighton can help you is by providing you with a mezuzah for your doorpost or a pair of tefillin for your daily prayers.
Both mezuzah and tefillin are important mitzvot, or commandments, that connect us to our Jewish heritage and identity.
Chabad Brighton can help you obtain, check, or affix a mezuzah on your doorpost or don a tefillin.
You can contact Rabbi Pesach Efune for more information or assistance with these mitzvot.
Kosher Kitchen
Times are changing. Over the past two decades thousands of individuals and families round the UK have decided to modify their eating styles to bring them more in line with the laws of kashrut.
Any kitchen can be made kosher. Whether your kitchen is up-to-the minute in fashionable design or a relic of the 1920’s, whether you have a spacious “great room” or a tiny galley kitchen, you can readily adapt it to kosher practices.
Chabad offers a free kashering service to people who want keep a Kosher kitchen and will even give you £200 to help defray any costs.
To take advantage of this service, please contact Rabbi Efune on 07885 538681.
Shmura Matzah
Shmura Matzah is a special kind of matzah that meets a higher standard of kosher for Passover rules.
It is made from wheat that is guarded from the time of harvesting to prevent any contact with water or moisture that could cause leavening. The wheat is also inspected to make sure it is clean and whole.
The flour and water are then kneaded and baked by hand in a very short time, usually less than 18 minutes.
Shmura Matzah is round and has a crisp and crumbly texture. It is considered to be more authentic and faithful to the matzah that the Israelites baked when they left Egypt.
We usually take orders for Shmura Matzah a few weeks prior to Passover.
Adult Education
Men
We regularly host classes and learning programmes for men, including our weekly shiur via Zoom, where we discuss and learn topics from Torah, Gemara and Mishnah, and get a better understanding of Halakha (Jewish Law).
Women
Penina Efune is a passionate and inspiring teacher who has hosted a variety of women’s adult education classes at Chabad Brighton. She offers a variety of Jewish topics, prayer, parsha, philosophy, ethics, history and spirituality, on zoom or in person. She welcomes discussion and discovery of the text in hand.
Currently she runs a weekly Well-being & Personal Nourishment Class, based on The Weekly Parsha and Ethics of the Fathers.
Monday Mornings 10.30-11.30am, contact Penina for zoom details.
Whether you are looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, a practical guide to living a meaningful life, or a supportive community of like-minded women, Penina’s classes are for you. Join her every week for an engaging and enriching learning experience that will nourish your body, mind, heart, and soul.
This group is open to all women, all ages, backgrounds, affiliations, and levels of knowledge.
JLI
The Jewish Learning Institute provide quality courses which makes Jewish learning accessible & personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation.
Studying shouldn’t be hard or boring! All our classes have rich content & interactive exercises that’ll have you questioning, stimulated and discovering the joys of learning. Whether you’re a visual, verbal, or physical learner, we’ve got something for you.
Trips
Rabbi Pesach and Penina Efune are passionate about sharing the beauty and wisdom of Judaism. That’s why they host regular trips that are both fun and educational, such as going to Israel.
These trips are designed to give participants a deeper connection to their heritage, culture and faith, while also enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holy Land.
Whether it’s exploring the ancient city of Jerusalem, hiking in the Galilee, praying at the Western Wall, or relaxing at the Dead Sea, these trips offer a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone.
Rabbi Pesach and Penina Efune are always there to guide, inspire and support the travelers, as well as to provide insights and teachings along the way.
If you are interested in joining one of these amazing trips, please contact us today and we will be happy to provide you with more information and details.
Personal Study
Study Torah in your office, home, or at the coffee shop!
If you would like to learn more about your heritage, faith and history, you should set aside time for educational Torah study. You can’t make it to a class, or you want to study something else? No problem!
Rabbi Pesach & Penina and Rabbi Shaya and Mushky are available for 1:1 learning or discussions on any Jewish topic of your choice. No questions or subjects off limits!
Youth Programs
Mummy and Me
- Enjoy sensory toys, songs, music and movement and instrument sessions, soft play and plenty fun activities.
- A wonderful opportunity and safe space to discuss the emotional and practical, rewards and challenges of Motherhood.
- Learn useful tips from Jewish wisdom and find ways to incorporate the joys of our heritage in your own home.
- Share with experienced mums and establish meaningful, long term friendships.
JEMS - Jewish Montessori Sundays
For 4-7yrs, on Sunday Mornings 11.00am – 12.30pm. This JEMS programme includes the following:
- Personal Development: Meeting new Jewish friends, strengthening our spiritual connection, through prayer and exploring Jewish values. Celebrating the sparkle in each child, through validating all the wonderful mitzvot/good deeds they do.
- Hebrew Reading: Begin/continue learning the Hebrew Alphabet and sounds, a multi-sensory approach with the aim to be reading Hebrew.
- Jewish Knowledge: Developing a strong sense of pride and joy in being Jewish through appreciating the Jewish Holidays and Torah stories, through art & craft and visual media.
JEMS - Jewish Montessori Sundays
FOR 8-11yrs on Sunday Mornings from 11.00am – 12.30pm. This JEMS programme includes the following:
- Personal Development: Making Jewish friends, strengthening our spiritual connection through discussion and prayer. Exploring Jewish values and celebrating all the wonderful mitzvot/good deeds we do.
- Hebrew Reading: Individually based Hebrew reading activities and reading practise which develop fluency.
- Jewish Knowledge: Expanding knowledge to develop a strong sense of pride and joy in being Jewish through appreciating the Jewish Holidays and Jewish Heros, art & craft and visual media.
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Course
We provide a broad and balanced course which covers, the rich variety of our wonderful heritage, including Jewish Values, Holiday Celebrations, Mitzvot, Great Men/Women, Life Cycle and the Jewish Home.
There will also be practical projects, craft activities, a Shabbaton and visit to a London to experience Jewish Life, Kosher Food and seeing a Mikveh.
CTeen
This is a generation that has been given capabilities and opportunities that never existed before in history. Young people want to be treated as mature and responsible, they want the truth.
Youth have special qualities of untapped reserves of energy and enthusiasm.
We empower teens to actualize their inner infinite potential, while cultivating a strong sense of Community and Jewish pride.
PROJECT IMPACT
Our vision is for all teenagers to do meaningful and impactful volunteering as part of their journey into adulthood. In this hands-on way, they not only gain an understanding of social responsibility but also the incredible charity sector.
Youth contain vibrant energy and drive, every young person should know they can make their own formidable ImpACT and change society for the better.
Womens Events
Moon Circle
Enjoy an experiential experience of the month, where women explore it’s special energy through the senses, meaningful discussion and journaling.
Find a safe place to expand your inner awareness, meet like minded women and enhance personal growth.
JWC - Jewish Women's Circle
Chabad Brighton is proud to host a monthly Jewish Women Connect group, where women of all ages and backgrounds come together to explore and celebrate their shared heritage. This inspiring group offers a supportive and welcoming environment for women to connect, learn, and grow through meaningful discussions, engaging activities, and dynamic guest speakers. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of Jewish traditions or simply connect with like-minded women in your community, the Jewish Women Connect group at Chabad Brighton is the perfect place to do so.
Challah Bake
Women and girls of all ages come together to learn the secret of baking delicious wholesome Challah and discover the beauty and benefits of this special Mitzvah.
Enjoy Penina’s particular healthy challah recipe with 6 seeded flour, honey and chia seeds.
Melave Malka
A candle lit dinner to escort the Shabbat Queen on a Saturday night.
An opportunity to eat, sing, tell stories and enjoy an intimate atmosphere.
Melave Malka’s usually takes place in the winter months when Shabbat goes out earlier. Contact Penina for times and dates.
Jewish Holiday Celebrations
Communal Events
At Chabad Brighton, we believe in celebrating Judaism with joy and enthusiasm. That’s why we host many communal events throughout the year to mark the special occasions in the Jewish calendar. Whether it’s Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, Shavuot, Purim or any other festival, you can join us for meaningful and uplifting services, festive meals, fun activities and educational programs.
It’s a chance to get together with your fellow Jews, learn more about your heritage and spread the light of Judaism to the world. Come and experience the warmth and spirit of Chabad Brighton!
Children's Parties
All children and young families are invited to join our popular J.Holiday parties, which usually take place after school or the Sunday afternoon before the Holiday.
We provide a wide range of craft activities, games, fun experiences and special foods to make and enjoy.
All are welcome regardless of affiliation or background.
Camp
If you are looking for a wonderful, loving, and fabulous day camp, you have come to the right place! Camp Gan has been providing a memorable and enjoyable experience to children and fostering both Jewish identity and values since 1989.
Camp Gan is part of the largest and fastest growing network of Jewish day camps in the world and enjoys a well-earned reputation as a fun, safe and happy setting for a summer experience. Our best endorsements are from the many children who keep on coming back year after year and then want to stay on as helpers.
We provide a range of activities which have a subtle Judaic theme taught through sports, exciting stories, songs, games and contests.
Staff
Child development is the most significant ingredient in a healthy camp experience. This is why our staff is the real secret to our success. Our experienced counselors are known for their personal warmth and ability to care for each child as an individual.
Many staff members return year after year, lending experience and continuity to all programs. Each counselor is a role model for our children, promising them friendship which we hope will last forever!
Sports
At Camp Gan, campers participate in various sports activities, receive expert coaching and enjoy a wide array of recreational activities.
Our sports coaches are professional physical education instructors who teach with patience, guidance and encouragement. New this summer will be unique skill-building instructions in football and PE Skills.
Individual and group training will allow each camper to end the summer a better athlete. Our focus on good sportsmanship and self confidence makes everyone a winner!
Values
Camp Gan campers are imbued with a deep sense of pride in their Jewish heritage and a love for the land of Israel.
Weekly Judaic themes are taught through exciting activities, stories, songs, games and contests, which are part of the unique Camp Gan experience.
Combined with group discussions and educational programs, these events bring to life the beauty and values of our tradition.
Activities & Special Events
Our weekly program is enhanced with “Fun-Shops”, sports and games, drama, carnivals, dress-up days, hiking, bunk competition, Shabbos parties, Challah baking, and .. oh… so much more.
Campers will also have the opportunity to design and take home some wonderful Judaica projects.
Counselor In Training
CIT – 13 to 15 Year Olds can enjoy the Camp Gan Israel experience at a whole new level!
Join our team as a CIT and enjoy the swimming, sports, workshops, and trips of CGI while volunteering and making a difference.
This is a limited space program, Our CIT program is the transition from camper to staff member you have been waiting for. Enjoy special staff privileges and responsibilities while participating in camp activities and programs.
All CIT’s will also receive a certificate acknowledging their community service hours at Camp Gan Israel. The CIT program is limited please apply early.
The CIT will be assigned a counselor and will assist with the needs of camp and campers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participating and assisting in camp activities
- Being available for one on one time with campers
- Assisting with smooth transitions
- Taking care of small tasks for a bunk
- Participating in camp trips
Outreach
University Students
At Sussex, Brighton, Kent and Southampton Universities, we offer weekly lunch and learn session, along with a variety of other initiatives and activities to help you thrive during your university experience.
Whether you’re looking for a warm and welcoming community, delicious food, or a chance to deepen your connection to Judaism, Chabad at South East Coast Universities has something for everyone.
Join us and become part of a vibrant and supportive Jewish community on campus!
Worthing
Our outreach programme aims to serve the needs of as many Jewish people across East and West Sussex as possible.
We occasionally host events in the area.
