Two Liberal Jews have been celebrated by the British press and public this week.

Ark Synagogue and LJY-Netzer member Sigi Gordon (pictured) has been hailed as a hero after he stepped in to help prevent the suicide of a 15-year-old boy at the Thameslink station where he works.

Sigi saw the boy standing at the edge of the platform in a way that “didn’t sit right” and went over to ask if he was OK. After being told “no”, Sigi took the boy somewhere safe and calm where they could talk, while alerting member of staff to do a line block so the trains wouldn’t move.

For five minutes, Sigi spoke with the school student before the British Transport Police took him to safety.

Speaking about the situation, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, he said: “I told him I understood and that I had been through all the same school pressures and assured him it does get better and it will be OK.

“He said he wanted to work on the railways like me one day and we talked about that. I told him it was possible for him if he wanted it.

“I’m just glad I could be there for him at that moment. I hope he is OK now and has gone on to get the help he needs.”

Read more on the MyLondon News website here.

In the sporting world, the focus has been on Emma Raducanu – who made history as the first British woman to win a tennis grand slam in 44 years.

One of those behind her success was Simon Dahdi, who grew up at The South London Liberal Synagogue.

Simon was working as a talent scout for the Lawn Tennis Association when he spotted an eight-year-old Emma’s world-beating potential. He then worked with her for three years.

He said: “It was obvious even then how talented she was. She showed athleticism, concentration. Good technique. Good understanding of the game tactically. She was very impressive from a very young age.”

Read more in the Daily Mirror here.