About
Our Rabbinic Team
Meet Rabbi Raphy and Deborah Garson
We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Raphy and Deborah Garson to Tiferet Eyal! After spending 18 years building the Ohr Yisrael community in Borehamwood, they bring with them a deep love for Torah, warmth, energy, and an unwavering commitment to inclusion—values that define our kehilla.
Rabbi Garson was born in Manchester and raised in Gibraltar. He spent four years studying in Israel before marrying Deborah and later returned to the UK, where he earned a degree in Computer Science and Management from King’s College. He went on to receive Semicha (Rabbinic Ordination) under the auspices of the Chief Rabbinate and the former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Harav Mordechai Eliyahu z”l. In addition to his community leadership, he is a senior educator and guide with JRoots, leading thousands on transformative Jewish heritage journeys to Poland, Spain, and Morocco.
Deborah grew up in London and attended Hasmonean before studying at Michlalah Seminary in Jerusalem. She earned a first-class honours degree in Education & IT from Middlesex University, followed by a postgraduate qualification in the Psychology of Special Needs at the Institute of Education. Her additional training in marriage counselling, family dynamics, children’s education, and mental health enables her to provide valuable support within the community.
Now, as part of the Tiferet Eyal family, Rabbi Raphy and Deborah are excited to continue building a dynamic, warm, and engaging kehilla. With their open-door policy and passion for Torah and community, they look forward to creating meaningful programs, fostering learning opportunities, and strengthening connections within Tiferet Eyal and beyond.
Our Chairman
“Dovi is one of the founding members of Tiferet Eyal. He comes with a bundle of energy that can’t be missed. As the Chairman of the Committee his job is to ensure the Shul is infused with energy! Pop by and see for yourself.”
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Our Chazan
“Meet David Raymond, “Dado” our resident hazan and son of our dear founder, Frankie Raymond. David leads all the Teffilot with a middle eastern tune, keeping in line with our traditions. But David brings so much more: a huge repertoire encompassing the entire Jewish world, and an angelic voice that pierces hearts and moves souls. Join us and hear him sing!”

History of the Shul
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