Shomrim
Barnet Council is currently focused on Jewish community safety, a key area for the Jewish volunteer patrol group Shomrim, following a terrorist attack.
Barnet Council unanimously condemned a terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester in October 2025, pledging support for the Jewish community. The motion, put forward by Councillor Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Council, Councillor Peter Zinkin, Leader of the Conservative Group, and Councillor Mark Shooter, expressed solidarity and paid tribute to emergency services.
Councillor Conway, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, acknowledged the difficult time for the Jewish community in Barnet, with the council committing to cross-party support and reassurance. Shomrim is a Jewish volunteer patrol group that works to prevent crime and provide assistance to the community.
Key facts
- Barnet Council unanimously condemned a terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester on 21 October 2025. Source 1 Source 2
- The motion was put forward by Councillor Barry Rawlings, Councillor Peter Zinkin, and Councillor Mark Shooter. Source 1 Source 2
- The attack killed two members of the congregation and injured three. Source
- Councillor Conway is the Cabinet Member for Community Safety. Source
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