I am writing on behalf of the William Temple Foundation, to condemn in the strongest possible terms the events that have taken place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue today, 2nd October, 2025.
There is absolutely no place for violent extremism of any kind in British Society in 2025. We stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters at this time, and pray for the community and all that have been affected by this.
In 1941 William Temple, established the Council of Christians and Jews as a practical step to form relationships and solidarity in response to the horrors of World War II. It is in that spirit that we stand now.
Over the last two years we have explored a new concept and campaign around Radical Hope which seeks to respond clearly and collaboratively to the struggles shaping public life today. This attack is another example of the struggles we are mobilising to overcome. We will continue with our work in earnest.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, as they respond to this horror and move forward in hope.
Dr. Matthew Barber Rowell, Northern Temple Network Lead, William Temple Foundation. 2nd October 2025.
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