Our Rabbis
Rabbi Rebecca Birk joined FPS in January 2011, succeeding Rabbi Neil Janes. She has a BA in Theology and Religious Studies from Bristol University and an MA in Jewish and Christian Theology from Harvard Divinity School. She received ordination in 2001 from Leo Baeck College which trains Liberal and Reform rabbis in the UK. Before coming to FPS she was rabbi for five years at Woodford Progressive Synagogue and for another six years at Westminster (Independent) Synagogue. She has supported Stockholm Progressive Community for the past 20 years as a visiting rabbi. She contributes regularly to the Jewish and non-Jewish press. Rabbi Birk believes passionately in the care and nurture of all in the the community. She raised her children, Ruben, Dora and Rafael here and they are as proud of the synagogue.
Emeritus Rabbi Frank Hellner came to our Synagogue from the United States in 1966 and served as our rabbi for 33 years, until his retirement on the eve of the Millennium.
Rabbi Danny Rich, Former Senior Rabbi of Liberal Judaism, Danny is a member of FPS, a Labour Councillor for West Finchley and contributes regularly to the rabbinic leadership.