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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at the Chief Rabbi's house
July 25, 2024, 3:54 pm
Interfaith dialogue in UK ‘has almost collapsed’ since Gaza conflict
Justin Welby told the House of Lords on Thursday that conflicts overseas had a “profound impact” on community cohesion on home soil.
By Jewish News Reporter
Screenshot. @JustinWelby
November 15, 2023, 10:59 am
OPINION: Archbishop of Canterbury’s Israel tweet is outrageous and tone deaf
'I am shocked to see how quickly the Archbishop has changed his tune,' writes Andrew Freedman, following Justin Welby's Tweet that assumes Israel’s army intentionally bombs innocent civilians.
By Andrew Freedman
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby with his friend, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. Credit: Blake Ezra Photography
October 17, 2023, 11:20 am
Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders condemn rise in UK antisemitism
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, senior rabbi of Masorti Judaism, joined Leicester imam, Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra, and Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, at Lambeth Palace on Tuesday.
By Jenni Frazer
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, praying together.
September 8, 2023, 9:44 am
Archbishop of Canterbury: Israel is NOT an apartheid state
Justin Welby made comments during a talk at St. Martin- in- the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square
By Michelle Rosenberg
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis pictured in his book-lined study. Photograph: Adam Stoller Photography
September 1, 2023, 3:09 pm
Chief Rabbi’s ten-ure! A celebration of Ephraim Mirvis’ decade in the role
Ten years ago this week, on 1 September, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis was installed as Britain’s 11th Chief Rabbi. Jenni Frazer looks back on a hectic and historic 10 years
By Jenni Frazer
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis pictured in his book-lined study. Photograph: Adam Stoller Photography
March 17, 2023, 10:27 am
INTERVIEW: ‘Being Chief Rabbi does not come naturally. It demands total dedication’
Newly-knighted Sir Ephraim Mirvis sits down with Richard Ferrer to reflect on the moments in his life that influence his philosophy of inclusion, as he prepares to mark 10 years in the role.
By Richard Ferrer
Credit: Sorcha Connell
January 18, 2023, 5:54 pm
It’s far from all bad on campus, Jewish students tell Archbishop
Four Jewish and three Christian undergraduates in historic talks at Lambeth Palace
By Justin Cohen
Protesters hold placards during a demonstration in Israel (Photo by Hesther Ng / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)
December 2, 2022, 11:37 am
Welby tells of ‘fear’ Ukraine conflict could drag on like Middle East ‘frozen war’
The Archbishop of Canterbury was asked during a visit to Kyiv if he believed comparisons between Putin's war with Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Palestinians were apt
By Lee Harpin
Home Secretary Priti Patel signs agreement with the East African nation of Rwanda (Twitter)
April 19, 2022, 4:49 pm
Jewish leaders condemn Rwanda asylum plan
In an open letter to The Guardian, senior figures called the proposal "inhumane" and "cruel".
By Jenni Frazer
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby with his friend, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. Credit: Blake Ezra Photography
February 10, 2022, 1:42 pm
Chief Rabbi praises Justin Welby’s ‘courageous’ in support for Jews, Israel
EXCLUSIVE: Archbishop of Canterbury thanked for his backing during the Corbyn years, but said 'true friends will not always agree' and that disagreements are 'constructively and respectfully' made
By Jenni Frazer
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
November 1, 2021, 5:04 pm
Archbishop Welby sorry for comparing climate inaction to failure opposing Nazis in 1930s
Archbishop of Canterbury 'unequivocally apologises' for remark and 'for the offence caused to Jews by these words'
By Lee Harpin
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby with his friend, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. Credit: Blake Ezra Photography
July 13, 2021, 4:17 pm
Church of England to apologise for medieval expulsion of Jews
Bishops confirm that an 'act of repentance' is being planned to atone for antisemitic church laws which led to the expulsion of Jews from England in 1290.
By Josh Salisbury
Chief Rabbi Mirvis during the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme interview about the grief of losing a child. (Credit: Screenshot from BBC / Radio 4 Today Programme)
December 8, 2020, 11:34 am
Chief Rabbi opens up about daughter’s death: ‘I think of her every day’
Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi spoke movingly about the grief of losing his daughter Liora in 2011
By Jack Mendel
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby with his friend, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. Credit: Blake Ezra Photography
November 28, 2019, 3:39 pm
Archbishop of Canterbury says Chief Rabbi had ‘no choice’ but to intervene
Justin Welby says the Jewish leader's call to speak out was 'one of the most painful decisions he's ever had to take'
By Jewish News Reporter
Justin Welby
November 8, 2018, 10:50 am
OPINION: Justin Welby – Lessons of Kristallnacht we’re yet to learn
The Archbishop of Canterbury on why the 80th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of freedom of speech and why we should value all minority groups
By Justin Welby
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