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Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaking during a vigil outside Downing Street, central London, for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks
March 14, 2025, 12:11 pm
Chief Rabbi condemns Guardian column on Purim as ‘hateful invective’
Ephraim Mirvis denounced the column by Peter Beinart as "an astonishing attempt to present the origin of Purim as an expression of blood lust and religious zeal"
By Michelle Rosenberg
Amy Maurer at a Vocational school in Rwanda. Pic. WJR/Ben Azzai
February 19, 2025, 12:24 pm
OPINION: Supporting those beyond our community is central to who we are as Jews
In the first of three pieces, Jewish News invites students from the Chief Rabbi's Ben Azzai programme, in partnership with World Jewish Relief, to reflect on their experiences
By Amy Maurer
The Chief Rabbi performing with schoolchildren.
February 16, 2025, 6:41 pm
Chief Rabbi: Our schools need radical interventions
Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaks out after schools report shows falling parental contributions, lack of Jewish knowledge among pupils and increasing difficulties in filling school places
By JN Reporter
The Accords are a leap of faith in more ways than one. They represent a generational task, and one I am convinced we have a responsibility to tackle.
February 11, 2025, 4:27 pm
OPINION – CHIEF RABBI: A first step toward rebuilding trust
The Drumlanrig Accords offer a new path for Jewish-Muslim engagement, reminding us that progress begins with dialogue – even in the face of deep divisions
By Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
Sir Keir Starmer and Labour MP Kim Leadbeater
November 12, 2024, 1:25 pm
Chief Rabbi warns assisted dying ‘will create as much anguish as it alleviates’
Sir Ephraim Mirvis joins other faith leaders in opposing controversial proposed new law
By Jenni Frazer and PA
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaking during a vigil outside Downing Street, central London, for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks
August 16, 2024, 9:09 am
OPINION: The Chief Rabbi’s words are a powerful blueprint for stronger Jewish-Muslim relations
Qari Asim argues that despite stark differences over the Israel-Hamas war, it is vital to recognise that an assault on one community is an attack on all communities.
By Imam Qari Asim
Tommy Robinson. Photo credit: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire
August 12, 2024, 12:14 pm
OPINION: Claims that ‘Zionists’ are UK’s behind riots makes zero sense
Acclaimed investigative journalist refutes claims on social media about backing for the far-right activist Tommy Robinson and the riots that have torn through the country
By John Ware
Chief Rabbi Mirvis speaks at Wembley
July 16, 2024, 3:22 pm
Chief Rabbi Mirvis praises departing England manager Southgate as ‘a real mensch’
After Gareth Southgate announces his resignation, the Chief Rabbi, himself a committed football fan, issues a lengthy tribute to the 'role-model' manager
By Lee Harpin
Chief Rabbi Mirvis and Keir Starmer
July 5, 2024, 10:51 am
Chief Rabbi offers ‘heartfelt congratulations’ to new PM Starmer
Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, also congratulated Starmer on a 'historic' victory
By Lee Harpin
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
May 20, 2024, 2:32 pm
OPINION: Unseen but never undersold – the extensive reach of the United Synagogue
Our work may not be glamorous, but it IS essential, writes Jo Grose in response to Josh Glancy's article about declining synagogue membership
By Jo Grose
Children are on their way to fetch water in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on March 18, 2024. Credit: Khaled Omar/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
March 20, 2024, 7:37 pm
OPINION: Going beyond Israel’s pain – the Jewish response to starvation in Gaza
Communal organisations have spoken up for Israel's right to defend itself. Isn't it time they did the same for 1.1m Gazans confronted by the imminent prospect of “catastrophic food insecurity”?
By John Ware
Pic: Project Impact March 2024
March 19, 2024, 4:45 pm
Volunteers celebrate 22,000th meal in new ImpACT youth kitchen
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis joins Project ImpACT teens to help feed vulnerable members of society.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Pic: Elliot Jacob
March 19, 2024, 2:34 pm
1,000 call for release of hostages at emotional ‘Israel in our Herts’ rally
'We don't have time left. There is a deal on the table and it's the last one'. Daughter of 83-year old Israeli hostage Oded Lifschitz stands alongside Chief Rabbi and cross-communal dignitaries at Borehamwood vigil
By Michelle Rosenberg
The Empty Shabbat Table installation for the Israeli hostages held by Hamas at the JW3 Jewish community centre in Finchley. Credit: Vuk Valcic/Alamy Live News
March 13, 2024, 10:36 am
Eighty communities across the UK mark Shabbat For Israel
Hostage families and other speakers engage with tens of thousands of people around the country.
By Jenni Frazer
Jess who Kisharon supports looks forward to using the new Siddur Lakol on Friday night Photo credit Robert Shack
February 28, 2024, 5:05 pm
United Synagogue creates new roles to ‘break down barriers’ for people with disabilities
The US hires two specialists to provide best practice, inclusion and improved accessibility for an estimated 60,000 members of the community
By Michelle Rosenberg
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