Packages of food to be delivered to Jewish people by Chabad Islington. - Credit: Chabad Islington An Islington synagogue has been handing out kosher food packages to help Jewish people celebrate religious holidays during the coronavirus lockdown. The idea came to Rabbi Mendy Korer, 39, of Chabad Islington Synagogue, after he saw it become increasingly difficult for Jewish people to source and observe a Kosher diet during the pandemic when travel became restricted. The Chabad Islington centre. - Credit: Chabad Islington Rabbi Korer said: "Whilst it might not be a significant amount of food, the community members saw the food packages as a lifesaver.