Shot in the Manchester Synagogue Attack with Yoni Finlay

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Yoni Finlay was shot as a synagogue in Manchester was attacked on Yom Kippur, 2 October 2025. The synagogue was Yoni's place of worship, but it had also been Emma's synagogue when she was a child. He talks to her about that day, and how it has affected him, his family, and his community. Yoni was hit by a police bullet which first passed through the attacker and went on to kill Adrian Daulby, one of two fatalities from the congregation that Yoni pays tribute to. In Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett, the award-winning interviewer speaks to people you will know and people you should know about the experiences that are shaping their lives. If you want to join the conversation you can email the team at [email protected], or you can send a WhatsApp message or voice note to 08000 556 101. Details of organisations offering information and support with racism and racist-hate crime, or if you've been the victim of a crime are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.