I went to five US shuls in one weekend – all full of lifeJonathan Metliss is chair of the charity Action Against DiscriminationBy Jonathan Metliss2 min read
By David CollinsJewish summer camps: the best reason to be optimistic about our futureMore than a thousand young people building friendships rooted in shared values and experiences – learning, debating, singing and discovering what Judaism means to them. That is not a community in decline, but one investing in the next generation3 min read
Antisemitism‘My grandparents were at Battle of Cable Street – now I’m fighting the same hate’‘Nearly a century later, we are here again having to deal with this same hate in our streets,’ said one attendee at the Standing Strong rallyBy Jamie Shapiro3 min read
United SynagogueChief Rabbi: We hope for new miracle of Purim in war with Iran and pray for those who seek a safer, peaceful worldOver 1,000 people took part in the online prayers led by Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis on Saturday nightBy Ben Conway3 min read
United SynagogueSaatchi’s Rabbi and Rebbetzin Cohen to be next senior rabbinic couple at St John’s Wood ShulBy Simon Rocker1 min read
Board of DeputiesBoard of Deputies cuts suspensions of two members involved in FT Gaza War letterPhilip Goldenberg and Robert Stone can return to the Board next month after making a ‘suitable apology’By Simon Rocker1 min read
HostagesBritish Jewish communal leaders rejoice at return of the hostagesThe last of the living hostages in Gaza were released today after 738 days in captivityBy Daniel Ben-David5 min read
Is there a raison d’etre to diaspora life?We speak to senior United Synagogue Rabbi Dr Michael Harris on the eve of his aliyahBy Simon Rocker4 min read||August 17, 2025 10:18
United Synagogue minister sacked after arrest loses employment tribunal claimRabbi Dr Moshe Freedman of New West End Synagogue was dismissed for inappropriate touching and posting violent videosBy Simon Rocker2 min read||August 12, 2025 10:39
Reflections of a US PresidentLast week, Michael Goldstein stepped down as president of the United Synagogue. Here he looks back on his eight years at the helmBy Michael Goldstein2 min read||July 22, 2025 18:20
London primaries to receive DfE grants worth over £3mWolfson Hillel and Hertsmere Jewish Primary will be able to carry out improvements to their premises after a successful bid by the Jewish Community Academy TrustBy JC Reporter1 min read||June 17, 2025 16:01
United Synagogue Chesed opens new hub to support those in needThe warehouse will provide food parcels to vulnerable members of the communityBy Eliana Jordan2 min read||September 18, 2024 17:38
Nursery worker loses tribunal claim against United SynagogueUS found not to have acted unfairly against whistleblower in case involving Little Goldies nurseryBy Simon Rocker1 min read||May 31, 2024 12:56
Finchley members say yes to the BirnbaumsCongregation votes to accept appointment of new senior rabbinic coupleBy Simon Rocker1 min read||April 9, 2024 18:27
Revealed: the prospective new rabbi of KinlossRabbi Yoni Birnbaum is set to return to the United Synagogue as the senior rabbi of FinchleyBy Simon Rocker1 min read||March 11, 2024 14:49
United Synagogue is almost plastic-free in time for Tu BishvatBy Rosa Doherty1 min read||January 25, 2024 17:03
