Four outer London United synagogues have held their second regional learning forum, featuring a variety of top speakers.

More than 90 participants attended the Derech conference organised by the Northwood, Pinner, Ruislip and Watford shuls, together with Moriah Jewish Day School, which hosted the event.

Author and lecturer Rabbi Hanoch Teller was the keynote speaker and other contributors included Rabbi Anthony Knopf, Rosalind Preston, Doreen Samuels, Johnny Solomon, scribe Bernard Benarroch and music therapist Aviva Braunold. .

On behalf of the four communities, Rabbi Moshe Freedman of Northwood Synagogue, said: "We were excited to be able to offer a thought-provoking programme with speakers of such high calibre. The varied topics meant there really was something for everyone."