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Finchley Reform Synagogue
Cantor Zoe Jacobs. Pic: FRS
April 2, 2024, 4:49 pm
Finchley Reform champions innovation with appointment of cantor as principal clergy
'I will continue our rich tradition of social action and musical engagement', says Zöe Jacobs, who replaces outgoing senior rabbi Miriam Berger in July
By Michelle Rosenberg
Rabbi Miriam Berger
September 15, 2023, 11:46 am
Rabbi Miriam Berger steps down from Finchley Reform synagogue
Senior rabbi to set up Wellspring - a new wellbeing centre in Barnet with a focus on mikveh and Jewish ritual set to open in 2027
By Michelle Rosenberg
Becca Fetterman
September 12, 2023, 12:18 pm
New youth director at Movement for Reform Judaism
"My dad used to do this exact job – so I can't wait to get stuck in": Becca Fetterman leaves her position as Liberal Judaism’s director of youth to take up new role
By Michelle Rosenberg
Group photograph of the attendees of the JLC International Women’s Day event at Finchley Reform Synagogue. Pic: Mark Thomas
March 16, 2023, 12:09 pm
Jewish Leadership Council embraces equity for International Women’s Day
Faith leadership journeys, menopause policy and government initiatives: Jewish Leadership Council bring gender debate to the table
By Michelle Rosenberg
December 9, 2022, 11:26 am
Bridge champion comes up trumps for Resource
Andrew Robson, who writes about the game for The Times, led a tutorial for 120 guests at  Finchley reform synagogue.
By Michelle Rosenberg
The new state-of-the-art Finchley Reform synagogue. (Jewish News)
May 3, 2022, 1:32 pm
‘Soft opening’ for Finchley Reform’s new £4.7million state-of-the-art home
Official opening with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, set for Shavuot.
By Jenni Frazer
Sunset (Photo by Jason Blackeye on Unsplash)
September 10, 2021, 2:16 pm
Progressively Speaking: We can see the light even as the days darken
 Rabbi Deborah Blausten takes a topical issue and offers a Reform response
By Rabbi Deborah Blausten
Golders Green Hippodrome with a banner above the entrance describing its new owners
June 29, 2021, 2:06 pm
Barnet progressive shuls back Golders Green Islamic centre planing application
Synagogues write to Barnet councillors saying the move would show the local areas is 'home to all faiths and communities'
By Jewish News Reporter
Rosh Hashanah drive in session!
September 21, 2020, 12:18 pm
Finchley Reform runs Covid-friendly ‘drive-in’ Rosh Hashanah service
The community took to the car park of Saracens’ rugby stadium for Yom tov sessions, complete with shofar-blowing and a sterilised speaker for each vehicle
By Jenni Frazer
May 28, 2020, 10:02 am
Drum roll… Forty Under 40: The countdown continues – 20 to 11!
From anti-racism campaigners and leading rabbis, to community organisers and young Jewish leaders, we focus the spotlight on those set to shape Anglo-Jewry for years to come
By Jewish News
May 7, 2020, 12:49 pm
Forty Under 40: Our community’s rising stars
From educators and faith leaders to political campaigners and charity volunteers, we identify those who just missed out on the top 40 of those set to shape the future Anglo-Jewry
By Jewish News
Oliver Dowden, Holly Kal-Weiss, and Stephen Barrett,
November 14, 2019, 2:21 pm
General Election 2019: Who’ll win Herts and minds?
Tory hopeful Oliver Dowden says he takes nothing for granted, as he looks to keep hold of his majority in a seat which includes Bushey, Borehamwood and Radlett communities
By Jenni Frazer
Rabbi Jeffrey Newman at Extinction Rebellion protest, London 2019 (Photo by Extinction Rebellion)
October 15, 2019, 12:01 pm
Extinction Rebellion rabbi: ‘I’m elderly so can afford to be arrested’
Emeritus rabbi Jeffrey Newman was filmed being removed by police at climate change protest yesterday
By Mathilde Frot
Cutting the ribbon for the new Somali-Bravanese community centre. (Credit: Abdul Datoo)
September 27, 2019, 11:45 am
Jewish community helps reopen Somali Bravanese centre six years after arson
Rabbis from across the religious spectrum are joined by faith minister Lord Younger, as the community rallies rounds its Muslim neighbours to inaugurate its new centre
By Justin Cohen
Should the community offer more flexible working options?
May 30, 2019, 2:04 pm
OPINION: Make the workplace your flexible friend
Development Consultant Sam Clifford calls on the community's professional and lay leaders to consider seriously the importance of more adaptable employment
By Sam Clifford
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