Rabbi Yehuda Aronovitz is the Rabbi of Loughton Federation Synagogue in North East London. Rabbi Aronovitz grew up and was educated in Johannesburg, South Africa. Rabbi Aronovitz learnt in Israel for five years, during which time he studied in Kollel Halichos Yerushalayim - an elite halacha Kollel in Jerusalem and received his semicha (ordination) from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg of the Israel Rabbinate. Rabbi Aronovitz is also a graduate of Shaarei Torah Yeshiva - Manchester.
Rabbi Aronovitz's role as a Rabbi includes offering the different segments of the community educational and social initiatives that help to ensure the growth of the community, with particular emphasis on youth and young married couples, and to nurture their sense of Jewish identity. Rabbi Aronovitz offers shiurim, discussion groups, family activities and most importantly, together with his wife - Rebbetzen Gitty, makes their home an open house to the community.
From a recent interview with Hamodia:
Hamodia: What would you say is your greatest achievement in Loughton?
RYA: We have found that by being pleasant, friendly and trying to behave as role models of mentchen, people’s attitude to authentic Judaism has become much more positive. We have shown people the beauty of Yiddishkeit and enabled them to make their own choices to grow. Many community members have taken small but meaningful steps towards greater observance, whether lighting Shabbos candles, attending shul, participating in a shiur, learning to read Hebrew/leyn/read a haftorah or improve their standard of kashrus. We feel privileged to be ambassadors for Hashem and His Torah.
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