Strengthening Jewish identity, one connection at a time

About Us

Chazak

Where tradition meets today

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Chazak creates meaningful opportunities for people to connect with their Jewish heritage in a way that feels relevant, welcoming and inspiring. Supporting the entire community, our programmes span youth engagement, education, social events, heritage experiences, sports, wellbeing initiatives and trips, giving people of all ages a chance to learn, grow and connect.

With a warm Sephardi twist, Chazak builds inclusive spaces where young people, families and professionals can explore their identity, strengthen their knowledge and develop pride in their traditions. Through education, community programmes and shared experiences, we aim to inspire a deeper connection to Jewish life and values.

Our son has found his community through Chazak, a place where he is not judged and properly valued for being a unique individual who can safely express his Jewish identity.

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Proudly working with

Hasmonean High School
Etz Chaim Synagogue
JFS
Rosh Pinah Primary School
Haberdashers' Elstree
NAIMA Jewish Preparatory School
Immanuel College
North West London Jewish Day School
City of London School
Nancy Reuben Primary School
Yavneh College
Sacks Morasha
UCS
Rimon Jewish Primary School
Henrietta Barnett School
Independent Jewish Day School
South Hampstead High School
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Chazak's Schools Department delivers engaging educational and social programming for teenagers across London.

Our dedicated educators create engaging classes, events and experiences that bring Judaism to life and help young people explore their heritage while building a stronger connection to their identity.

97% of students said they take more pride in their Jewish identity

“Our Chazak educator has really inspired me with her stories and advice. Highlight of my week!”

“Our kids love the Chazak educators. They have given them a love and pride in being religious.”

“The educators are superb at getting the teenagers to participate.”

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Young Professionals

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Find your people. Build your future.

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Our YPs community brings young adults together through vibrant social events, meaningful learning and genuine connection. From social nights and weekly shiurim to heritage trips and special programmes, there are plenty of opportunities to meet new people and explore Jewish life in a meaningful way.

Whether it is celebrating Shabbat, learning together or simply connecting with like minded people, we create a welcoming space where lasting friendships and a real sense of belonging can grow.

  • Weekly shiurim and thought provoking learning
  • Social events and networking that build real connections
  • Heritage trips that bring Jewish history to life
  • Shabbat and Yom Tov celebrations that feel like home

Chazak Community

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Every programme is built around connection. Shared learning, good food, meaningful conversations and a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels they belong.

Through Chazak Ladies, women come together for Torah learning, connection and personal growth in a warm and supportive environment.

The Kehilla, our lively Shabbat community, brings young adults together through uplifting tefillah, Thursday night oneg, and vibrant Shabbat and Yom Tov celebrations.

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S.P.I.C.E

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Sephardi · Pride · Inspiration · Culture · Education

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Add flavour to your Jewish journey.

SPICE Heritage brings Jewish history to life, with a special focus on the rich traditions of Sephardi communities. Through dynamic workshops, documentaries, social media storytelling, and heritage journeys to historic Jewish destinations such as Morocco, SPICE Heritage engages schools, universities, and communities across the UK and beyond—strengthening Jewish identity and inspiring pride in our shared heritage.

“SPICE helped me connect with my family's history and heritage.”
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The Chazak Effect

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I've learnt new messages in Judaism leaving me excited to be Jewish.

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As a parent, I feel Chazak is a very well run and needed organisation that supports the community and young people.

Parent

This made me closer to my heritage and the past of my family.

Participant

Our pupils were able to experience the rhythms and sounds that have been passed down through generations, strengthening their understanding of the role of music in culture, storytelling, and community.

Educator

Thank you for such positive teachers who are great role models for our students. Chazak brings an added element to our students' lives that we cannot provide as a school.

School

One of the most rewarding things about working with Chazak is that whichever department you work with, its end result will always be enhancing the lives of our students and participants, regardless of their age or background.

Team

Our Team

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Meet the dedicated team behind Chazak UK. Our passionate educators, rabbis, and community leaders work tirelessly to inspire and empower the Jewish community.

Rabbi Yitsy David

Rabbi Yitsy displays a unique blend of charisma and humility which is enhanced by a sincere and pure love for Torah and the Jewish people. His charm and teaching style has allowed him to shine and spread his wisdom to hundreds of students, young families and the community at large. He is an incredibly talented educator, totally committed to Chazak and to enriching the Sephardi community. More than an educator, he is a builder! Someone who has laid the foundations of so much of what Chazak has become, paving the way for the new generation. He has set up Chazak programming in many schools, set up the Community Centre and, together with his wife, has helped tens of couples to the Chuppah.

Rabbi Yitsy David

Managing Director

Rabbi Moshe Levy

Rabbi Moshe Levy, a descendant of a distinguished line of Sephardic rabbis with Yemenite heritage, was raised in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated with a Finance degree from Touro College before receiving Rabbinic ordination in Israel. In London, Rabbi Levy teaches at several Jewish schools and offers engaging weekly classes. Affectionately known as the 'Yalla' man, he is renowned for his energetic and enthusiastic approach to Jewish community building and education. He organises popular family days and motivational Shabbat afternoons. As a highly sought-after speaker, he captivates audiences at various Jewish events with his inspirational and captivating talks.

Rabbi Moshe Levy

Executive Director

Sami Zerovabeli

Sami has been connected to Chazak since he was a teenager at JFS. He graduated from Cass business school in London with a business degree, spent 3 years in Yeshiva and pioneered the launch of BEAM academy. With over 7 years of experience in informal Jewish education, a background in finance and a large network of young professionals that he is keen to include, Sami has become increasingly involved in several other areas of Chazak's work. Recently, Sami has become the C.O.O. of Chazak.

Sami Zerovabeli

COO & Head of YP's

Rabbi Shua Bitton

Rabbi Shua Bitton Heads the CHAZAK SPICE Heritage Department, creating programs for schools, universities, and most media platforms, bringing Sephardi & Jewish heritage, history, and Torah to the masses with passion and clarity. Educated in Gateshead, Ponovezh, and Yeshivat Mir, and active in outreach and education for over 17 years, Rabbi Bitton also serves as the rabbi of his own kehillah. Growing up in a proud Moroccan Sephardi home while immersed in the depth of the yeshiva world has given him a unique blend of authenticity, heritage, and relatability, an approach that resonates powerfully with today's youth and the wider Klal Yisrael.

Rabbi Shua Bitton

Head of SPICE & Educator

Rabbi Aidyn Breiter

Rabbi Aidyn Breiter was raised in Cape Town, South Africa, where he spent his early years by the beach, enjoying a relaxed coastal upbringing. Although he grew up with limited formal religious education, a deep curiosity about life and the world around him led him to Israel at the age of 18 to begin exploring Jewish learning. What began as a personal search for meaning developed into nearly a decade of dedicated Torah study and spiritual growth at leading institutions in Jerusalem. Today, Rabbi Breiter lives in London with his wife and four children and leads the Chazak Schools department. Through hundreds of programmes and initiatives, he works closely with teenagers, helping them connect with their Jewish identity, develop a sense of purpose and engage with Jewish life in a meaningful way. Known for his genuine and relatable approach, he has become a trusted mentor to many young people navigating the challenges of modern life.

Rabbi Aidyn Breiter

Schools Educator

Rabbi Natan Kahlani

Born in London, Rabbi Kahlani lived in Jerusalem, co-founding Kehilat Avriechim Har Nof for English-speaking families. After studying for seventeen years in Yeshiva, he moved to the UK this summer with his wife Ora and five children to join Chazak. He started at Beis Yisroel, then moved to the Mir Yeshiva, becoming a student of R' Osher Arieli shlita. Spending six years in R' Osher's Gemara Shiur, he then joined a chabura of R' Osher's graduates, studying Sedarim Kodshim and Moed, earning Smicha from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg shlita. Rabbi Kahlani also studied under Rabbi Moshe Shapira zt'l, deeply influenced by his teachings, and gave weekly shiurim in the Mir and other Yeshivot in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Natan Kahlani

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Ruty David

Ruty is a warm and inspiring presence within the Chazak community. Together with her husband, Rabbi Yitsy David, she plays a central role in supporting and strengthening the many individuals and families who connect with Chazak. A devoted mother to their six children, Ruty brings deep compassion, wisdom, and authenticity to everything she does. Known for her approachable personality and genuine warmth, Ruty has a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Many are drawn to her relatable approach and seek her guidance at important stages of life, including the many brides she supports as they prepare for their weddings. In addition to her work within the community, Ruty is also a spiritual healer, incorporating this perspective into the guidance she offers. Through this, she provides a thoughtful and much needed avenue for personal growth and wellbeing that many greatly value. With her passion for sharing Torah values and uplifting those around her, Ruty is a treasured part of the Chazak family and continues to inspire those she meets.

Ruty David

Chazak Ladies Educator

Deni Jacob

Deni Jacob is a Schools Educator and Gap Year Coordinator at Chazak, working with students across secondary schools in London to encourage meaningful engagement with Jewish learning and identity. Alongside delivering educational sessions, Deni organises social programmes, events and trips for sixth form students across London's Jewish schools, creating opportunities for young people from different communities to connect and grow together in a vibrant Jewish environment. Deni grew up in London and attended JFS before spending time studying at Midrashat Rachel Seminary in Israel. She later studied Law at Nottingham Trent University and went on to complete a Master's degree in Jewish Education. With over ten years of experience in Jewish education, she is passionate about supporting students as they develop their own connection to Judaism and confidence in their Jewish identity. She lives in London with her husband and their three daughters.

Deni Jacob

Schools Educator

Rabbi Avraham Zoldan

Rabbi Avraham Zoldan

Gap Year Educator

Ayalla Abecasis

Ayalla grew up between Manchester, Gibraltar and London and comes from Moroccan roots. She has always enjoyed organising things, working with data, and building systems that help people and programmes run smoothly. As Office Manager at Chazak, Ayalla supports teams across the organisation and helps keep everything running behind the scenes. Whether coordinating projects, helping develop programmes, refining systems, or making sure the small details are covered, she enjoys supporting different departments so that everything runs efficiently. Ayalla is known for being firm but friendly, and for always making sure the job gets done. She particularly enjoys being part of a team driven by purpose and passion, and appreciates the energy and momentum behind Chazak's work and the impact it has on people's lives.

Ayalla Abecasis

Office Manager

Pini Goldsmith

Pini is the man with the plan and ensures that, operationally, all of Chazak's activities run smoothly. He loves and is beloved to all he meets, and his genuine warmth and open heartedness have brought many to the Chazak events which he organises with devotion and passion. His Sephardic pride is palpable and it is this energy which is the priceless quality that has made him such a valuable part of the Chazak team.

Pini Goldsmith

Operation & Logistics

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We'd love to hear from you, whether you're interested in joining a programme, partnering with us, or learning more about how Chazak can support your family or community.

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Chazak Centre
London, UK