The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life

The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life IIFL is a research forum dedicated to understanding the role that faith plays in the UK and beyond.

20/08/2026

"How might synagogues tailor themselves to particular requirements of their communities?"

Michael Rowe asked Susan Siegel about how Garnethill Synagogue serves different parts of its community - listen to her answer in the clip!

18/08/2026

"And those, for example, studying, social events, they are equally primary in the function of the synagogue"

Listen below to Rabbi Michael Pollak speak about the various ways synagogues serve the wider community at IIFL's latest online event.

17/08/2026

"What we will also try and do at Menorah is we try and take those moments outside of the synagogue"

Rabbi Kath Vardi discussed how she fosters a more inclusive synagogue community at Menorah Synagogue during our latest online event - click to watch!

11/08/2026

"Through the support of our community trust we were able to provide caretaking services and security services so that they could use the facilities free of charge"

Watch Susan Siegel talk about the positive impact of Garnethill Synagogue in the community at our latest online event.

To view more click on the link below:

https://iifl.org.uk/event/synagogues-and-community/

07/08/2026

"For me what's really important as a rabbi of a community is that the community itself feels open and welcoming and that it's thriving"

Rabbi Kath Vardi from Menorah Synagogue talks about the different ways communities form at our latest event 'synagogues and community'

05/08/2026

"It is our bet knesset and whatever enhances the individual and communal life of the people that come has to take place within that space"

Listen to Rabbi Michael Pollak from Ner Yisrael Community speak about the role of synagogues during our latest online event moderated by Michael Rowe

20/07/2026

"There's this concept of servant leadership, and I think that that is something everybody can do"

Dr Brian J Grim of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation talks about what business leaders can learn from faith - listen to his thoughts in full.

16/07/2026

"The organisations that I have led, what we always look at is faith action"

Dr Husna Ahmad describes the importance of faith to the different organisations she's involved in during our 'Faith and leadership' event.

15/07/2026

"How does faith shape your approach to life and to leadership?"

Andrew Davies spoke to Rabbi Alex Goldberg during our recent 'Faith and leadership' event.

Check out the clip in full.

14/07/2026

"I think my faith teaches me the importance of service, compassion, and respect for every individual"

Cllr Tushar Kumar tells Professor Andrew Davies about the role of faith in his approach to leadership - listen to the full clip!

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