Charley Baginsky

Charley Baginsky is a leader at Finchley Reform Synagogue (FRS) in North London. She is newsworthy due to a recent attempted arson attack on the synagogue. According to news reports, two individuals wearing dark clothing and balaclavas approached FRS just after midnight on Wednesday and threw items at the building. Baginsky has stated that the attack was a bid to intimidate British Jews. Despite the incident, she vowed that the synagogue would continue its work to "build bridges" within the community. The Metropolitan Police are currently conducting a manhunt for the suspects. This event highlights the increasing concerns about antisemitism and the vulnerability of Jewish institutions in the UK.