14 October 2026 – 3 Heshvan 5787 | Communities, News
Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers has been appointed as the new Senior Rabbi of Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS). Rabbi Debbie will make history as the first woman to lead EHRS – or either of its predecessor congregations – when she succeeds Rabbi Mark Goldsmith...
16 September 2026 – 5 Tishri 5787 | Festivals, In the Media, News
Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers of Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue appeared on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live to speak about Rosh Hashanah and the meaning of this special time in the Jewish calendar. Rabbi Debbie explained how Rosh Hashanah gives Jews around the world an...
15 September 2026 – 4 Tishri 5787 | Festivals, Sermons, Thought
Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers is Rabbi at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS). This sermon was delivered at EHRS on Rosh Hashanah morning. — I could be wrong (it does happen!) but I suspect that those of us who are old enough to remember, all know where we...
10 February 2026 – 23 Shevat 5786 | In the Media, News
The hugely popular Rabbiting On podcast has returned for a fifth season of sharp, funny and thought-provoking conversations. This week, hosts Rabbis Debbie Young-Somers, Miriam Berger and Robyn Ashworth-Steen step straight into the questions many of us are circling...
10 January 2026 – 21 Tevet 5786 | Thought
I’m sure many in the Jewish world will feel glad to have put 2025 behind them. Even though New Year began for us months ago, as we begin 2026, I’m fascinated that it has coincided with the conclusion of the book of Genesis, and the story cycle of Joseph, during which...
