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Shabbat uk
May 18, 2022, 4:56 pm
Thousands mark Shabbat UK with challah bakes and ceremonies
Annual celebration returns after three years with Health Secretary Sajid Javid and deputy opposition leader Angela Rayner both taking part in bake-off
By Toby Porter
Rabbi Jesse Horn, Rabbi Ben Kurzer and Chief Rabbi Mirvis
May 17, 2022, 3:08 pm
Pinner Synagogue marks Shabbat UK with delayed welcome for rabbi and rebbetzen
Hundreds celebrate as Chief Rabbi welcomes new leaders of Pinner Synagogue for Shabbat Uk - though their induction was postponed a year ago
By Toby Porter
January 15, 2022, 11:13 am
Shabbat UK delayed until May due to soaring Omicron cases
The project’s organiser said the move was taken to ensure it is “as impactful, inspiring and safe as it can possibly be”.
By Jewish News Reporter
Chief Rabbi Mirvis (Leivi Saltman Photography)
July 24, 2019, 4:11 pm
Date for next ShabbatUK announced as February 2021
Office of Chief Rabbi comes to decision after consultation, saying the community 'should do everything it can to preserve the sense of occasion'
February 22, 2019, 1:04 pm
VIDEO! Jewish News’ Shabbatman makes ShabbatUK dreams come true!
Watch in awe as our kosher caped crusader makes day of rest dreams come true for the children of Sacks Morasha and Beit Shvidler primary schools!
By Jewish News
The Chief Rabbi performing with schoolchildren.
January 4, 2019, 1:07 pm
Chief Rabbi sings with 5,000 schoolchildren for ShabbatUK
Ephraim Mirvis completes nationwide tour of 25 primary schools, performing new version of much-loved Shabbat song Lecha Dodi.
By Jewish News Reporter
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and pupils celebrate ahead of ShabbatUK
January 4, 2018, 12:16 pm
Chief Rabbi moves date of Shabbat UK from October to March 2019
Communal event delayed until next year because staging it close to Chagim was 'a challenge for organisers and participants'
By Jewish News Reporter
Nick Ferrari
October 31, 2017, 2:50 pm
Switching off for Shabbat, I really enjoyed the silence
What happened when TV and radio presenter Nick Ferrari opted out of modern living in favour of a 24-hour digital detox for ShabbatUK?
By Nick Ferrari
From the WebOctober 11, 2017, 4:35 pm
Video: What do you like about Shabbat?
Ahead of Shabbat UK, students at Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School tell us what they look forward to on Friday night
Shabbat UK
August 24, 2017, 5:16 pm
Shabbat UK to host the Maccabeats
Chief Rabbi's annual communal event will feature acclaimed American musicians
Ashley Blaker
June 27, 2017, 9:13 am
Video: Top Jewish comedian on the rise and rise of Shabbat UK
Popular funnyman Ashley Blaker reflects on the growing importance of the Shabbat UK as a fixture in the Jewish calendar
Shabbat UK
November 4, 2016, 10:04 am
That Friday feeling! The meaning of Shabbat
Ahead of ShabbatUK, we asked our readers to tell us what lighting Shabbat candles means to them...
By Jewish News Reporter
October 21, 2016, 2:03 pm
London buses help to spread word about Shabbat UK
Adverts appear on routes in parts of the capital with a significant Jewish community to encourage participation
Great Challah bake with the Chief Rabbi, during Shabbat UK 2016
October 6, 2016, 2:00 pm
It’ll be all lights on our big night!
Over 50,000 candlesticks are being sent out across the UK for the 'Great Friday Night Light' as part of the Chief Rabbi's ShabbatUK initiative
Rabbi Daniel Rowe
January 27, 2016, 10:01 pm
Aish Educational Director promoted to Chief Executive after Shabbat UK success
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