Holocaust survivorsSurvivor sits for royal sculptor in front of Finchley Synagogue audienceBust of Eve Kugler is latest in series of survivors by Frances SegelmanBy Barry Toberman1 min read
CemeteriesWillesden Cemetery marks 150th anniversary with Heritage Centre openingMany famous community members are buried at the United Synagogue cemeteryBy Barry Toberman1 min read
CultureRabbis leaving United Synagogue not a crisis but ‘a challenge’, says first-ever female CEOJo Grose, the organisation’s first female head, said the rabbinical exits were 'not a surprise' and part of a needed 'refresh'By Simon Rocker6 min read
United SynagogueRabbis rise to the bake off challengeRabbi Daniel Sturgess celebrates a home victory at the St Albans contest, having rustled up a shakshuka with red wine and honeyBy JC Reporter1 min read
KinlossSenior Kinloss rabbi steps down unexpectedlyThe departure of Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence after nearly nine years was announced to members late on MondayBy Simon Rocker1 min read
United SynagogueNorthwood United's new rabbinic couple are familiar faces to membersRabbi Shaya and Leah Green have been serving the shul on a part-time basisBy JC Reporter1 min read
CoronationUK Shuls to mark coronation with bunting and Victoria sponge KiddushWhile Orthodox synagogues will be unable to show the proceedings at Westminster Abbey, they will be marking the royal occasion in other ways.By Simon Rocker2 min read
Chief Rabbi's emotional tribute at Holocaust memorial unveiling at Bushey New CemeterySix unknown survivors were buried at the cemetery at a ceremony in 2019By JC Reporter1 min read||April 28, 2023 11:36
West End shul announces departure of rabbi after a year's unexplained absenceNew West End Synagogue thanked Dr Moshe Freedman, who has not officiated there since May 2022By Simon Rocker1 min read||April 21, 2023 15:17
Holocaust memorial and garden to be unveiled at Bushey New CemeteryChief Rabbi says it will serve as 'a fitting and poignant tribute to the six victims whose remains were laid to rest there in 2019'By JC Reporter1 min read||April 20, 2023 11:00
Sefer Torah paraded in Pinner honours the memory of communal leader Leonie LewisThree hundred people waited for the scroll's arrival at Pinner Synagogue, of which Mrs Lewis was an active memberBy JC Reporter1 min read||March 29, 2023 18:42
Record demand for help from families struggling to meet the cost of PesachThe United Synagogue's Chesed department will be providing food support to over 800 householdsBy JC Reporter1 min read||March 23, 2023 12:39
Borehamwood and Elstree seeks members' views on breaking up the biggest United Synagogue congregationShul leaders launch consultation on proposed development of main site and whether its Southside minyan should become a separate US communityBy Simon Rocker1 min read||March 2, 2023 09:39
London Beth Din announces new dayanRabbi Eliezer Zobin, leader of Hendon's Ner Israel community, will take up his new role after PesachBy Simon Rocker2 min read||February 21, 2023 15:22
The United Synagogue's gamechangersA programme initiated by the Chief Rabbi is helping to raise the profile of women as religious leadersBy Simon Rocker4 min read||February 17, 2023 15:31
Urgent appeal for mourners to make a minyan at Holocaust refugee's funeralThe service for Betty Shane is at noon todayBy JC Reporter1 min read||February 10, 2023 09:58
