Rabbi Moshe Chaim Lister was born in Jerusalem, Israel, and attended Menorah Primary School and then Hasmonean High School. On leaving school he moved to Jerusalem to study in Yeshivas Bais Yisroel and the Mir Yeshiva, before attaining semicha at the Jerusalem Kollel under the auspices of Rabbi Yitzchok Berkovits. He is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Jewish Education. Rabbi Lister is a keen runner and footballer and plays the clarinet.

Prior to taking up their post at Barnet Shul, the Listers were the Assistant Rabbi couple at Bushey United Synagogue for 3 years. Rabbi Lister, and Miri, along with their three children officially started at Barnet Shul in mid-January 2025.

Miri Lister was born in Melbourne, Australia, before moving to London at 14 years old. She attended Menorah High School and then went on to Gateshead New Seminary where she studied photography and hairdressing alongside her religious studies. Miri is an experienced Early Years teacher and is currently studying for a Psychology and Counselling degree.
Prior to taking up their post at Barnet Shul, the Listers were the Assistant Rabbi couple at Bushey United Synagogue for 3 years. Rabbi Lister, and Miri, along with their three children officially started at Barnet Shul in mid-January 2025.