Interfaith dialogue
Barnet Council is exploring sharing interfaith best practices as part of a potential twinning relationship with Haifa, Israel.
Barnet Council decided in October 2026 to explore a potential twinning relationship with the Israeli city of Haifa. This initiative aims to foster cooperation in areas including healthcare, education, and sharing best practices in interfaith dialogue, involving faith leaders and community members. Discussions will investigate potential links between healthcare and higher education institutions in both locations.
Separately, councils have been reviewing Religious Education (RE) syllabuses. Hillingdon Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) approved a new draft statutory syllabus for RE in March 2026. Bromley SACRE also discussed the adoption of a new Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education in July 2026, alongside updates on national and local RE matters.
Key facts
- Barnet Council decided on 20 October 2026 to explore a twinning relationship with the Israeli city of Haifa. Source
- The proposed twinning between Barnet and Haifa would focus on cooperation in interfaith best practices. Source
- Discussions will explore potential cooperation between healthcare organisations in Barnet and Haifa. Source
- Opportunities for collaboration between higher education institutions in Barnet and Haifa will be investigated. Source
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