Jews, it seems, are returning to worship. According to the United Synagogue, which comprises 56 mainstream communities around the country, their membership went up around 10 per cent in the aftermath of October 7.
As Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis puts it: “Our synagogues, schools and community centres have needed more guards and higher walls – yet inside, they are more vibrant than ever.” He has been “deeply moved”, he adds, by the spirit of the community. “During the past most challenging and tragic year, the Jewish community has shown extraordinary resilience. The first six months of 2024 saw the highest number of anti-Semitic incidents ever recorded in the UK.
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