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July 14, 2026, 9:50 am

Chief Rabbi: Church motion on Palestine a sad day for Jewish-Christian relations

Church parliament voted to encourage engagement with a document describing Israel's actions in Gaza as “genocidal"

By JN Reporter

July 9, 2026, 12:16 pm

Chief Rabbi urges Church of England to reject ‘genocide’ report ahead of Synod vote

Sir Ephraim Mirvis warns controversial Gaza report threatens decades of Jewish-Christian dialogue ahead of crucial Church debate

By Annabel Sinclair

Families enjoy the festival atmosphere in the Fun Zone at the Maccabi GB Community Fun Run.

June 23, 2026, 10:13 am

From one to 101: Maccabi GB Community Fun Run goes the distance

Chief Rabbi hailed his “favourite event” of the year as charities, families and fundraisers filled StoneX Stadium

By Annabel Sinclair

Burnt out remains of Hatzola ambulances at the Jewish Community Ambulance service in in Golders Green, London. Photo Credit: Jamie Lashmar/PA Wire

April 30, 2026, 9:55 am

Timeline of recent attacks against Jewish community

The Press Association looks at recent incidents including the Heaton Park synagogue terror attack and the attempted arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue

By JN Reporter

Sajid Javid. Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

January 28, 2026, 10:44 am

Pain and emotion runs through national Holocaust Memorial Day event

The theme of Holocaust Memorial Day this year was 'Bridging the Generations'

By Jenni Frazer

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Rabbi Josh Levy light the Chanukah menorah during a ceremony at Wembley Stadium. Credit: FA

December 17, 2025, 10:08 am

Chief Rabbi hopes for England World Cup triumph during Chanukah lighting at Wembley

Harry Kane and Chloe Kelly send festive greetings, with the latter joking: ‘Go easy on the doughnuts!’

By Justin Cohen

Emergency workers transport a person on a stretcher after a reported shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

December 14, 2025, 11:25 am

Chief Rabbi Mirvis condemns ‘heinous’ Bondi Beach terror attack on Jewish community

New South Wales Police chief confirms terror attack targeted Jews celebrating first day of Chanukah – 12 people have been killed and around 3o injured

By Lee Harpin

More than 30 people have accused Nigel Farage of tormenting classmates with racist and antisemitic abuse back when he was a pupil of London’s Dulwich College.

December 11, 2025, 10:59 am

JONATHAN FREEDLAND: Why Britain’s Jewish leaders are silent on Farage’s schoolyard antisemitism

While the Reform UK leader and his allies smear accusers as liars, the Board, JLC and HET remain mute, fearing the wrath of a rising politician

By Jonathan Freedland

December 4, 2025, 3:01 pm

Zack Polanski accuses Chief Rabbi of speaking for Israel instead of British Jews

Jewish Green Party leader said he feels "less safe" in the UK because of attempts to conflate antisemitism with anti-Zionism

By Lee Harpin

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell

Credit: Ravage Productions

November 18, 2025, 5:05 pm

Archbishop of York accuses Israel of committing ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza

Stephen Cottrell tells Church Times 'It’s not about Jewish people... It’s about the state’s actions', as the Chief Rabbi condemns the senior Anglican

By Jewish News Reporter

The Board's banner protest outside Parliament

September 19, 2025, 4:22 pm

Chief Rabbi, Board of Deputies increase condemnation of government’s Palestinian policy

Chief Rabbi Mirvis released his strongest statement yet condemning the move, while the Board held a banner protest outside Parliament

By Daniel Sugarman

The Chief Rabbi meeting Aleeza Ben Shalom in Israel

September 17, 2025, 4:25 pm

Chief Rabbi announces partnership with Netflix star for UK Jewish matchmaking project

Shidduch between office of Ephraim Mirvis, Aleeza Ben Shalom and World Mizrachi

By Michelle Rosenberg

VJ Day Service Of Remembrance at New West End Synagogue, London,
17th August 2025 Pic: Elliot Franks
Co hosted by AJEX – The Jewish Military Association

August 19, 2025, 1:12 pm

‘You are and were the best of us’: poignant service of remembrance on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

US President Saul Taylor, Chief Rabbi Mirvis, veterans, Holocaust survivors and communal leaders attend AJEX and New West End Synagogue memorial

By Michelle Rosenberg

Chief Rabbi Mirvis speaking at the London vigil. Photo Credit: Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA)

July 30, 2025, 5:23 pm

Chief Rabbi criticises government’s Palestinian decision as ‘unfathomable misstep’

Rabbi Mirvis said the Government's announcement, which came on Tuesday afternoon, "'can only disincentivise Hamas from agreeing to a ceasefire'

By Daniel Sugarman

July 29, 2025, 4:34 pm

United Synagogue writes to its Deputies ahead of Board special meeting

Board meeting called after 40 Deputies call for representatives to have the opportunity to present a response to the situation in Gaza

By Jewish News Reporter

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