Interlink Foundation

This is a deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.  My thoughts are with the Jewish community who are waking up this morning to this horrific news.  Antisemitism has no place in our society.  Anyone with any information must come forward to the police.

We are deeply saddened and shocked by the senseless attack in the early hours of this morning at the Hatzola Northwest ambulance base.   Hatzola NW, along with all Hatzola organisations, provides life-saving services without discrimination, regardless of faith or background. It is extremely distressing and difficult to comprehend that such a vital service could be targeted and attacked in such a way. 
We are working closely with the police and relevant support agencies to ensure the safety and security of our premises and resources, so that we can continue to respond swiftly to emergencies.

Pleasure to attend the Chanukah reception at @CommonsSpeaker’s House, together with friends from across the Jewish community and beyond. 🕎🍩

Honoured to attend the Chanukah reception at @10DowningStreet, marking the festival through faith and community, and reflecting on Chanukah’s message of light overcoming darkness in the shadow of the antisemitic terror attack in Sydney.

Proud to share our report on the National Health Programme for Charedi Communities, delivered with @NHSEngland and local partners. Five engagement events, 12 publications and a new national working group have helped bring vital health support to families across the UK. Read more on our blog: interlink-foundation.org.uk/national-healt…

Pleasure to host Ed Kirk, Head of School Improvement @SalfordCouncil, on a visit to our schools. He joined lessons, met pupils and staff, and shared thoughtful guidance with leaders. Really positive engagement, strengthening our partnership.

Great to welcome Cllr @RobertAChapman to visit several of our schools and community organisations. We had constructive discussions about how the Council can better support local families, education settings and community services. Grateful for the time taken and the willingness to engage.

Great to take part in @ISC_schools Celebrating Partnerships event in the House of Commons. A real pleasure to meet colleagues from across the sector. Grateful for their continued support for our families and schools, and for championing the needs of minority communities.

Thank you to @RebeccaHarrisMP and Chief Inspector @GaneshRasaratn1 @EssexPoint @EssexPoliceUK for visiting our Canvey Island Jewish community on Sukkot. Proud to show our new synagogue and thriving community centre.

Yesterday I joined the Jewish Community Council of Gateshead for a discussion and a walk round Bensham. We stand with them in this time of grief and will work together to root out antisemitism from our society. Every community must be safe in Britain.

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific terrorist attack during Yom Kippur. Thank you @mayorofhackney, @perayahmet, @10DowningStreet and @metecoban92 for reaching out and offering reassurance and extra patrols.

👥 Last night @Shomrim welcomed Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP @CPhilpOfficial to Stamford Hill. 🛡️ He heard first-hand from volunteers about their tireless efforts to keep the community safe. 🎥 The Shadow Home Secretary also viewed footage of horrific antisemitic assaults and discussed the rise in Antisemitism 🙏 Thank you to @InterlinkFDN and local councillors from @HackneyCouncil for their support.

The needs of Charedi women are often overlooked in discussions about maternity care. Thanks to Sarah Weiss of the Interlink Foundation for explaining the importance of making maternity care respectful and inclusive. birthtraumaassociation.org/news-campaigns… #BTAW2025 #GoodMaternityCareForAll

I was thrilled to attend the Shomrim Emergency Services Open Day yesterday on Clapton Common. This year's event was bigger and better than in previous years, offering an afternoon filled with community engagement, safety, and exciting demonstrations from the Hackney Community Safety Partnership. Over a thousand young people and children participated, enjoying showcases from the @hackneycouncil Civil Protection Team, Enforcement Officers, Tackling Hate Crime team, the Police, London Fire's and Rescue Service, the London Ambulance Service, and our hosts, Shomrim. A big thank you to all the participants and the Shomrim Executive for organising such a wonderful event, especially to my dear friend and community leader, @RabbiHerschelGluck As the Cabinet Member for Community Safety in Hackney, this event is one of my annual highlights, showcasing how partners can work together to keep the community safe. I’m grateful for the strong community support and teamwork that ensures our safety in Hackney. Thank you to Hackney politicians and everyone who helped make the event a success! 🚓🚑🚒 Excited about my ribbon cutting with Rabbi Gluck to unveil the new addition to Shomrim vehicles. #CommunityStronger #SafeCommunityIsARealCommunity @Shomrim @MPSHackney @LondonFire @hackneycouncil

Over 1,600 Orthodox families receive kosher food aid ahead of Passover jewishnews.co.uk/over-1600-orth…

Today I joined Communities Champion Cllr Mark Grosskopf, along with Hackney Cllrs, at the Food Lifeline Distribution Centre to witness the charitable work undertaken by ZSV Reps & volunteers to provide food parcels to families across Hackney & Haringey in time for Passover.

On Friday, with work experience student Adina Ahmed, I visited historic Bobov Synagogue in Stamford Hill, and was taken by ⁦@InterlinkFDN⁩ to some impressive social projects, including @Hatzola volunteer-run ambulance service

Continuing our series of engagement workshops with the #VCS and meeting with the Orthodox Jewish community organisations & projects in our borough. Faith & culture are an important part of engaging with the sector & communities. #StrengtheningNeighbourhoods @hackneycouncil

Genuinely uplifting to be given a tour by ⁦@InterlinkFDN⁩ of some of the amazing services offered to old and young within Stamford Hill’s Charedi community, and to also visit the beautiful Egerton Rd synagogue.

Delighted to welcome the newly ennobled Lord @mikekatz to Stamford Hill, visiting key community organisations - including hearing from a Holocaust survivor who, at 11, was forced to dig trenches for the Nazis and survived Auschwitz to rebuild a life and a Jewish family.