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May 7, 2026, 1:40 pm

Third arrest over attempted arson attack at Finchley synagogue

Teenager arrested in Portsmouth as counter-terror police widen investigation into string of attacks affecting Jewish sites

By Annabel Sinclair

An armed police officer at the scene of an incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester. PA Photo. Photo credit: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

April 22, 2026, 10:06 am

Hatred cannot win – but we need support and action

If the state treats a coordinated campaign of intimidation as anything less than a national security threat, it is choosing complacency over protection

By Russell Langer

April 21, 2026, 10:00 am

INTERVIEW: Sadiq Khan: ‘I understand the fear – I’m not in denial’

Mayor of London speaks to Jewish News over response to spate of attacks on synagogues and Jewish sites

By Lee Harpin

The Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson Mississippi was firebombed in January 2026 - almost 60 years after it was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan (picture: Beth Israel congregation)

April 16, 2026, 1:26 pm

Blaming Israel is the moral coward’s answer to antisemitism

There has been no comparable surge in attacks on Russian Orthodox believers or Shia Muslims in response to the actions of Russia or Iran. Yet when Jews are targeted, “Israel” is invoked as justification

By Daniel Sugarman

Security at Finchley Reform Synagogue, the site of the incident, has been significantly increased today

April 15, 2026, 12:57 pm

Police investigating attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

Police confirm that suspects 'threw two bottles, suspected to contain petrol, and a brick at the building', and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward

By JN Reporter

May 19, 2025, 10:24 am

50 year since her ordination, the UK’s first female rabbi reflects on historic milestone

Others who have followed in Rabbi Jackie Tabick's trailblazing path also speak to Jewish News

By Jenni Frazer

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

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

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

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

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