executive team

The GGS executive works closely with the rabbinic and office teams to maintain excellent provision across the community

Co-Chair

Julia Chain

After a long career in the law, and business, in 2021, Julia was appointed chair of the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority.  Julia recently stepped down after more than 8 years as Deputy Chair of Norwood and is currently Chair of Sadeh and also Chair of the Human Dignity Trust.  Julia was also a founder governor of Rimon Jewish Primary School. 

 

Financial Representative

Claire Morland

Women's Officer

Caroline Levey

Caroline is a 3rd generation GGS member and 2nd generation honorary officer – her father, Asher Blau, was financial representative in the 1970s. Caroline is the manager of a successful educational psychology practice, loving mother and grandmother. 

Gabbai

David Vaughan

Having been brought up in Belgium, David joined Golders Green Synagogue in 2009.  He is married to Samantha and they have two children, Jemima and Nathaniel.  After being part of its founding team, he served as Chair of Governors of Rimon Jewish Primary School for 6 years.  In his professional career, he is a commercial litigation and arbitration partner at Irwin Mitchell, with a focus on resolving high-value and complex disputes for international clients.

Gabbai

Simon Cohen