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Michael Goldstein (left), Chief Rabbi, The Lord Mayor. Credit: Paul Lang Photography
July 15, 2025, 10:49 am
OPINION: My eight transformative years as United Synagogue president
As he steps down, Michael Goldstein says the US is stronger, more professional and better connected - despite navigating COVID and global antisemitism
By Michael Goldstein
Saul Taylor
July 14, 2025, 10:43 pm
United Synagogue welcomes its youngest president
Saul Taylor polls twice as many votes as his nearest rival,, Claire Lemer
By Jenni Frazer
Image: PA Wire
August 9, 2024, 11:53 am
United Synagogue president reassures ‘diverse’ workforce
Amid ongoing civil unrest, Michael Goldstein sends reassuring message to employees of largest synagogue body in Europe
By Michelle Rosenberg
Small Communities March 2023
March 21, 2023, 3:45 pm
Delegates from United Synagogue’s smaller communities share inspiration
Chief Rabbi delivers keynote address at annual networking conference
By Michelle Rosenberg
Rabbi Eliezer Zobin with his family.
February 22, 2023, 10:38 am
London Beth Din appoints new dayan
Rabbi Eliezer Zobin joins rabbinical court of Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and says: "My prayer is that I should live up to the trust placed in me"
By Michelle Rosenberg
US President Michael Goldstein, February 2023
February 15, 2023, 12:49 pm
Lift-off! Cockfosters & New Southgate shul opens new elevator and hall
United Synagogue president cuts the official ribbon at unveiling of four-year, £170k project
By Michelle Rosenberg
Borehamwood and Elstree shul member Jo Grose will commence the role in February. She is also chair of Yavneh College. Credit: Bettinajphotography
December 1, 2022, 2:45 pm
United Synagogue appoints first female chief executive
The organisation's former director of communities and strategy Jo Grose says she looks forward to "strengthening Jewish life in the UK" when she begins the role early next year.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Dean Jayson
October 26, 2022, 5:37 pm
Fundraiser for ‘mensch’ who died aged 48 tops £20,000 in hours
Tributes flood in for popular academy trust co-founder Dean Jayson with money being raised for small Israeli charities.
By Jewish News Reporter
Dr Steven Wilson, the outgoing US Chief Executive
July 26, 2022, 11:37 am
United Synagogue chief executive Steven Wilson to step down
US president Michael Goldstein pays tribute to Wilson's 'clarity of vision and shared purpose to our work' as he confirms he will leave the organisation next Spring.
By Lee Harpin
Climate change. (Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash) Via Jewish News
January 13, 2022, 12:45 pm
OPINION: What sort of world will our children and theirs inhabit?
United Synagogue president Michael Goldstein explains the new Dorot initiative, focussing on the environment and safeguarding the planet for future generations
By Michael Goldstein
Jerry Goldstein at the JN-PAJES Jewish Schools Award with his wife Ann
November 3, 2021, 3:37 pm
Concert to raise money for schools honouring father of two communal leaders
Jerry Goldstein will be remembered at an event this month featuring leading Jewish performers from the US in a bid to support two Ilford schools
By Jewish News Reporter
Michael Goldstein
July 21, 2021, 4:16 pm
United Synagogue President re-elected for another four-year term
Michael Goldstein remains at the helm of the movement while a new trustee joins the organisation
By Jewish News Reporter
February 5, 2021, 10:04 am
120 Over 80: Lockdown lowdown on our golden generation
From Holocaust survivors and rabbis to philanthropists and community leaders, we bring you the final part of our celebration of our community's outstanding over 80s.
January 28, 2021, 12:06 pm
120 over 80: Our oldest and wisest
From rabbis and volunteers to Shoah survivors and political figures, here is part three of our celebration of the Jewish community's original social influencers!
By Jewish News
January 14, 2021, 12:03 am
120 Over 80 – meet our golden generation!
From educators and rabbis to political campaigners and community leaders, we highlight – in partnership with Jewish Care – the impact of our community's oldest and wisest members.
By Jewish News
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