Radlett Reform Synagogue

We provide for the religious and spiritual needs of members through services and other activities including social and educational activities. In particular, we value children, youth and young people as a significant part of our community and provide engaging and stimulating activities to meet their needs.

We welcome new members, inspiring and retaining those who might otherwise be estranged from Judaism and the Jewish Community.

Rabbi Paul Freedman

Rabbi Paul Freedman is our Senior Rabbi and has been at Radlett Reform Synagogue since 2004. He grew up in the Reform Movement, though he has also belonged to Liberal and Orthodox communities. He studied Physics at Bristol University and then Education at Cambridge. He taught at schools in Bristol, Bath and then Gloucester, where he was Head of Science of a large comprehensive school, before entering Leo Baeck College to train for the rabbinate. 

Rabbi Paul was part of the editorial team for the Reform Movement siddur and is currently working on the new machzor. He is a former chair of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis & Cantors UK.

Rabbi Celia Surget

Rabbi Celia Surget was ordained in 2007, she joined us in October 2011 to support our rapidly growing community. As a member of the clergy team, Rabbi Celia is involved in all aspects of synagogue life - leading services, adult education, pastoral work and officiating at life-cycle events. Rabbi Celia also oversees our flourishing Cheder and continues to develop our exciting youth provision across all ages. 

Rabbi Celia is a Governor at Clore Shalom School and sits on the Board of the European Rabbinic Assembly for Progressive Judaism.