I imagine that this will be the first Shabbos since the founding of our Shul, indeed most Shuls (apart from those who closed their doors during the war), that regular Shabbos services will not be held. This is a drastic yet necessary measure. It goes without saying that pikuach nefesh trumps all apart from three … More A Time to Draw Close

The last few months have been both emotionally exhausting and exhilarating at the same time. The build-up to the general election and the threat of Labour Anti-Semitism shook Anglo Jewry to its core, challenging most of its working assumptions about our status and security here in the UK.  The initial stalemate surrounding Brexit and our … More The New Normal

Shabbos Zachor 5780   On Wednesday morning, I had an idea To deliver a drosho with pre-Purim cheer   I know it’s unusual, but that’s how it goes A sermon as a poem, rather than prose   Let’s go back in time, to days of yore To an event, unique that hadn’t happened before   … More A Drosho in Rhyme

To view my induction address at Finchley Federation Synagogue click  here Enjoy!