Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation
Barnet Council recently decided to hold a minute's silence in remembrance of a terrorist attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation.
Barnet Council is set to observe a minute's silence in remembrance of victims of a terrorist attack that targeted the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation. A motion for this was passed at a council meeting in January 2026, put forward by Councillor Barry Rawlings, Councillor Peter Zinkin, and Councillor Mark Shooter.
The attack occurred in October 2025 on Yom Kippur, resulting in fatalities and injuries at the synagogue. The motion acknowledged the profound psychological impact on Jewish communities and the bravery of volunteers who responded to the incident.
Key facts
- Barnet Council passed a motion in January 2026 to observe a minute's silence for the attack. Source
- The motion was put forward by Councillor Barry Rawlings, Councillor Peter Zinkin, and Councillor Mark Shooter. Source
- A terrorist attack targeted the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in October 2025. Source
- The attack resulted in fatalities and injuries. Source
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