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Attempted Arson at Finchley Synagogue Investigated as Hate Crime

4/18/2026

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An attempted arson occurred at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London when two men threw petrol-filled bottles at the building shortly after midnight.
The incident is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
Cantor Zoe Jacobs condemned the attack as intimidation and noted the community remains resilient.
The Metropolitan Police are actively searching for the suspects and have increased patrols in the area.
Community leaders continue to collaborate with police to enhance safety measures amid rising antisemitism.

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Story summary

An attempted arson occurred at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London when two men threw petrol-filled bottles at the building shortly after midnight.
The incident is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
Cantor Zoe Jacobs condemned the attack as intimidation and noted the community remains resilient.
The Metropolitan Police are actively searching for the suspects and have increased patrols in the area.
Community leaders continue to collaborate with police to enhance safety measures amid rising antisemitism.