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Another antisemitic attack as masked suspects target shul with petrol bombs Police are investigating the targeting of a north London synagogue in the early hours of Wednesday, writes Daniel Sugarman. Jewish News understands security at Finchley Reform Synagogue, the site of the incident, has been increased significantly in the aftermath of the attack, in which no one was hurt. The synagogue’s regular schedule is being maintained, although there is a large police and CST presence at the site. The Jewish community is at a state of high alert following the firebombing of four Hatzola ambu-
lances in Golders Green a few weeks ago, as well as the terror attack carried out at Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur last year. Sarah Sackman, MP for Finchley and Golders Green, the constituency in which the synagogue is situated, said: “I became aware of an attempted arson attack at Finchley Reform Synagogue overnight. Thankfully, no one has been hurt. I have been at the synagogue, supporting local residents and community leaders. “This shocking attempt to harm a local synagogue follows a series
of alarming attacks on the Jewish community in Finchley and Golders Green. “As the local MP, and as a member of the community, I refuse to allow this to become the new normal. British Jews must be free to go about their lives without fear – whether taking their children to nursery or attending synagogue. We do not want to live behind ever higher walls. “I thank the CST and Metropolitan Police for their quick and effective response. I will continue to Continued on page 3